Sodomy refers to any sexual activity between people of the same gender. Historically, sodomy laws were used to punish people who were thought to be homosexual. Today, sodomy laws are still in existence in a number of countries, although they are rarely enforced. They are most commonly used to prosecute people who engage in anal or oral sex, or who are considered to be homosexual. Sodomy laws are considered to be unconstitutional in many countries, and people who arecharged with sodomy often face discrimination.