Tuareg tribe of the Sahara is a
culture that allows women multiple sexual partners outside of marriage,
keep all their property on divorce and are so revered by their sons-in-laws
that the young men wouldn't dare eat in the same room.
This practice has been on for years , the men of the Tuareg
have been able to ride to a young woman's tent, and sneak into the side
entrance - while his well-trained camel stands quietly and waits.
There, they will spend the night together - while the
family, who all live in the tent, politely pretend not to notice.
The idea of breaking the rules of courtship would be
mortifying; as a result, the man is always gone before sunrise.
'The Tuareg are utterly discreet. Everything is done with
utmost discretion and respect,' said Butler.
The relaxed customs around sexual partners has resulted in
the girls getting married later than they may otherwise do, with the age of 20
not being uncommon.
UK Daily Mail/ Henrietta Butler's new book
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