Because if a woman has a dildo it means she's a strong independent woman who don't need no man! But if a guy has a fleshlight, it means he can't get some real lady parts

BECAUSE DOUBLE STANDARD SEXISM OMFG!!1!!!11 Yeah, no. While openness about sex and self-pleasure is a relatively new phenomenon, sexism has evolved with the sexual revolution. It's more socially acceptable because sexualization of women is more socially acceptable. Women are [i]supposed[/i] to be sexual creatures; specifically, objects that exist to pleasure men. The idea of a woman pleasuring herself fits perfectly into our idea of her as being defined by her unquenchable desire for sex. The way women walk, talk, look at you, dress-- it's all to be more sexually appealing to us. It's why women who dress a certain way are "sluts", random women walking on the street are told to "smile!" and are "complimented" by complete strangers on their looks, and the notion of women "[i]wanting[/i] it" is so pervasive. Meanwhile, the poor, downtrodden male is the victim of reverse-sexism. Or something. By creating a role for the woman as a living Fleshlight to be taken advantage of, we give ourselves the de facto role of the "aggressor". Given such favorable conditions, Real Men (TM) are [i]supposed[/i] to be able to "get" women. The key/lock analogy is a perfect example of how we view sexual roles. How able you are to get laid is made a vital part of your social identity. On the other hand, resorting to a Fleshlight is an admission of how terrible you are at getting women-- which is unacceptable. So you're a pathetic loser who isn't even good enough to have [i]real[/i] sex. You're also disgusting, because nobody wants to see a man getting off. It's [i]women[/i] who embody the word "sexy", not men.

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When I think of fleshlights, I think of it as gag gifts.

Because a girl pleasuring herself is hot but apparently a guy with a fleshlight just means he's a pathetic loser who can't get real pussy.

Listen to the potato.