The USA's Women's National Basketball Association is dealing with a sex toys epidemic, as at least five recent games have been disrupted by lewd objects being hurled at athletes mid-game. In one incident, a 12-year-old girl in the audience was hit with an adult toy during a Brooklyn tournament. While headlines treated it as a shocking or “bizarre” moment, the truth is far more disturbing. According to reports, two suspects have been arrested, while authorities continue investigating the issue.
These acts [weren’t harmless pranks](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/wnba/2025/08/07/wnba-sex-toy-dildos-throwing-games-explained/85556929007/); they were a public display of disrespect, a symbol of how society continues to sexualise and objectify women, even in spaces where their skill, talent, and dedication should be the only focus. How far have we normalised this? And where are we heading with this?