Turkish TV host gets giggles as Muslim theologian explains why 'advanced' oral sex is forbidden

A star Turkish television host's interview with a theologian has gone viral on social media after the presenter collapsed into laughter when the religion expert soberly explained how "advanced" oral sex was proscribed under Islam.

Pelin Cift, presenting her show late Friday on state-run television's main channel TRT 1, kept a straight face as theologian Ali Riza Demircan explained what sexual practices were haram (forbidden) for Muslims under Islam.

Resting her hand on her chin, she listened as Demircan said in a monotone voice that anal sex, let alone sadism, were not allowed for couples.

But already trying not to laugh, she could no longer restrain herself when Demircan went on to declare in the same monotone that "oral sex in advanced dimensions" between couples was also haram. Cift collapsed into laughter with her hand pressed to her face, much to the astonishment of Demircan who said: "Pelin, sister, you had been talking so comfortably. But now you can't even ask a question!"

Demircan is a hugely prominent theologian in Turkey and also the father of the mayor of Istanbul's Beyoglu district, Ahmet Misbah Demircan.

The baffled Islam expert asked the presenter: "What's your problem with me?"