Single Girl: Mae West

Mae West was a trailblazer for women in Hollywood. She was unafraid to express her sexuality, and this led to her having a very successful career in entertainment. Mae showed that women could be sexual beings and still be respected.

While she was known for her hourglass figure and fearlessly expressing her sexuality, Mae West was also beloved for her witty use of the double entendre. A few examples:

“Women like a man with a past, but they prefer a man with a present." “A dame that knows the ropes isn't likely to get tied up.”

“I'm a woman of very few words, but lots of action.”

She often joked, "If I asked for a cup of coffee, someone would search for the double meaning."



West began her show business career in vaudeville in the early 1900s, where she developed the character of a free-spirited woman with an insatiable appetite for sex.

In 1926, she made her Broadway debut in Diamond Lil, a play that she wrote herself. The production was a hit, and it led to West's breakout Hollywood role in the 1933 film She Done Him Wrong.

West's frank discussion of sex and sexuality on the big screen was groundbreaking for its time. She helped pave the way for future female stars to express their own sexuality without fear of censorship or backlash.

Her uninhibited performances challenged Hollywood's traditional views on femininity and sexuality, and helped redefine what it meant to be a woman in the entertainment industry.

West's influence can still be seen in today's popular culture. Female entertainers like Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna draw inspiration from West's trailblazing work, and continue to push the boundaries of sexual expression in mainstream media.

Thanks to Mae West, women have more freedom than ever before to express themselves sexually, on their own terms.

- Sienna Sinclaire - Naughty Lifestyle Guide - Los Angeles Dating & Sex Coach