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The sentiment shifts dramatically if women are seen doing the same. Society tends to accept, or even celebrate, female participation in sexually explicit displays—whether in media, social media, or public settings—often masking them behind aesthetic images, flowing fonts, and feminist narratives. This double standard leads to a normalization of female smut, which functions similarly to pornography for men. From bookstores filled with risqué covers to social media platforms flooded with suggestive content, women are immersed in this sexually charged environment with little resistance.