Tell me something - is it surprising that a girl wants to go to the Erotica LA Convention?

That’s what I’m wondering. Because I’m going to be covering it for LAist, and so far, in my communication with the guys (yes, guys) who are helping to coordinate our coverage, the fact that I’m a woman and I want to go has been treated like some kind of maj novelty. I have to cover it “from a woman’s point of view.” Like my vagina itself, acting alone, will be snapping the photos and doing the interviews.

One dude - and mind you, this is a dude who regularly photographs adult events - came right out and said that I might be “surprised” by how many women and couples there are.

Really? I mean, fucking, really?? Honestly, I’d be very, very surprised to get there and NOT find a bunch of chicks.

So tell me, if you’re out there - have I become so accustomed to the idea of women enjoying adult entertainment that I’m officially out of touch with the mainstream (and mainstream for L.A., remember)? Do most people view a lady’s curiosity in all things adult as an anomaly?

AM I SOME KIND OF FREAK???

You can be honest.