HOLLYWOOD star Alan Cumming has revealed that he loves Germany– because of the country’s relaxed attitude to sex.
The Scots star of X Men said he loves the fact that guilt-free casual sex is acceptable inBerlin.
In an interview with a German magazine, Cumming also praised the Germans for their sense of humour.
The 46-year-old told Daily Front Row: “My favorite thing is the attitude towards sex. It’s very frank. There’s no shame about it.”
He added: “You know how you go to a bar, meet someone, and have sex with them?
“I had that experience completely in reverse.”
Since coming out as a bisexual in 1998, Cumming has publicly promoted gay rights campaigns and aids charities.
The actor, originally from Perth, often speaks about his sexuality and had his wedding vows renewed with graphic artist husband Grant Shaffer at Christmas time.
In the interview, Cumming, 46, was asked to describe German humour.
He replied: “It’s a little more obtuse, and slightly risqué. Germans are very aware of the image they project as Germans. They like being ribbed about being German, I think.”
Cumming – who played a German in X Men – was also asked why he took on so many Teutonic roles, replying simply: “It’s a domino effect!”
He added: “German people are darling. They aren’t as initially outgoing, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t friendly. There doesn’t seem to be such a class division of the chi-chi people and the non-chi-chi people. In fact, [the] desirable aesthetic is to not look chi-chi and wealthy.”
The star filmed a BBC documentary inBerlinin 2009 about cabaret performers.
Nine years earlier he spent a month in the city shooting a movie called Investigating Sex.
