What IS female sexual empowerment?

This question fuels In the Den with Dr. Jenn -- but what does it mean to you? Are we on track in mainstream society? What are we teaching young girls? And boys, for that matter?

Wonder Woman – don’t think so

Being comfortable with one’s own sexuality is knowing what feels good. Knowing what makes me feel sexy, and not what others tell me sexy is. So that got me thinking, is Wonder Woman sexy? She wears sexy clothing – great jewelry, shows a lot of cleavage, and those fuck-me boots. But… well, we never see her having sex. Or see men hit on her. Or her on a date. She looks like she should be sexy, but strangely, I don’t think she is.

come now...

who's going to be man enough to date wonder woman? she'll just throw that lasso around you and then ask, "what are you thinking about?" you'll be doomed. "do these bracelets look good on me?" "no wonder woman. they are extremely corny, just like that head band." and that'll be the end of the date. then again, that lasso could be used for.....

but really, wonder woman isn't sexy?
http://www.thecharlieman.com/Wonder%20Woman%20-%20Color%20-%20001.jpg
http://www.comicbookhotties.com/images/lynda-carter/lynda-carter.jpg
well, now that i check her out.... not so much. those shorts gotta go? you think it's her get up or her character? or that people in the 70s just didn't understand fashion...

and don't ask why i was on comicbookhotties.com!!! ;)

Super Heroes are Sexy

The most important thing to remember with super hero characters, especially those drawn in comics over the past 15 years, is that they personify our innermost fantasies. At one point or another, we've all wanted to be a super hero. Wonder Woman is just like every other character in super hero comics. She is a creation of fantasy. She is strong ( stronger than Superman ), fast, smart, tall ( Amazonian bloodline ), she can fly and yes, she is physically sexy. Beyond the way she is visually portrayed, Wonder Woman is known in the comic world by her actions: protecting the innocent, bringing criminals to justice and defending freedom. In my eyes, that makes her super sexy. But being seen as sexy by others and feeling sexy are two completely different things.

And in the DC comics universe, Wonder Woman is believed to have had a romantic connection to Batman. Often hinted to in the Justice League story lines.

Magic Fingers