But when it feels safe and when I want to, I'm now going to treat sexual harassment like the crime it is and let the perpetrator and everyone around me know it's not OK-no matter what I am or am not wearing. I totally get why many women (including me, sometimes) just keep walking when they're catcalled rather than engage by expressing their discomfort. Unfortunately, not every place provides an environment like Hedonism's, where people will support you if you stand up to harassment. You can say whatever's necessary to take the power back, whether that's a simple 'I have to go' or a straight-up 'f-ck off.' That's when it really hit me: Women are taught to be polite to everyone, but if someone's intruding on your personal space, making degrading comments, or touching you without your consent, you don't actually have to be polite. As of 2020, only Hedonism II is in operation. 1 The resort has areas reserved for naturism and it is known for its sexually liberal culture. Have a good night.'įirst, I thought, 'Wow, Suzannah, that was rude.' But then I thought, 'Who cares? He was rude.' Hedonism II is an adults-only vacation resort in Jamaica, owned and operated by Marshmallow Ltd, headed by Harry Lange.
Once I could finally get a word in, I said, 'Sorry, I have to go, but nice to meet you.
But my most uncomfortable clapback came my last night, when an older man stopped me on my way to my room, told me he'd seen me on the nude beach, and thought I seemed like a 'nice girl.' He then went on and on about himself.
