Women In the Gym Are Dressed Like Whores! Really?

Prince · 2026-10-23T16:30:32-0400

If I said that women in the gym are whores for what they wear, I’d be canceled. It wouldn’t take a few minutes, it would probably take only a matter of seconds.

Shane Gillis recently sparked controversy with a joke about women’s gym attire during his October 10, 2026, appearance hosting Saturday Night Live. His comment that women “dress like whores now” because of what they wear to the gym quickly drew criticism from people who viewed the remark as sexist and degrading.

But here’s my question. Why do we care so much about what someone else wears to the gym?

Seriously. When did putting on a pair of shorts and a sports bra become everybody else’s business?

If a woman wants to wear tight shorts, a crop top, leggings, or whatever else she feels comfortable wearing while working out, who cares? It’s her body. It’s her choice. And if she has worked hard to build a body she feels proud of, why shouldn’t she feel comfortable showing it off?

Women in the Gym Are Whores? Let’s Get Real

Gillis made his comments during a monologue about his experiences returning to the gym. He joked about the revealing shorts some women wear and the irony of being told not to look when women might be filming TikTok videos. His remarks drew criticism, including a response from former SNL cast member Ego Nwodim, who posted a gym selfie with the caption “Whore reporting for duty.”

Look, comedy is comedy. People are going to make jokes that some people find hilarious and others find offensive. That’s part of the territory.

But let’s separate the joke from the bigger issue.

A woman wearing tight-fitting workout clothes doesn’t tell you anything definitive about her character. It doesn’t tell you how hard she trains, what her goals are, what kind of person she is, or why she chose that outfit.

It tells you what she decided to wear.

That’s it.

Calling women names because of their clothing doesn’t suddenly make you an expert on fitness, gym etiquette, or morality. It just means you have an opinion about somebody else’s wardrobe.

And you’re entitled to that opinion. Just as she’s entitled to ignore it.

If Women Work Hard for Their Bodies, Let Them Show Them Off

Let’s talk about something that seems to get lost in this conversation: the work that goes into building a body.

Anyone who has spent serious time training knows that progress takes effort. It takes consistency, discipline, and patience. Building muscle, improving body composition, and getting stronger don’t happen overnight.

For many people, the gym becomes a place where they develop confidence alongside physical strength. They see changes in the mirror. They hit personal records. They accomplish things they once thought were impossible.

And when they reach a point where they feel proud of their appearance, they should be able to enjoy that accomplishment.

If a woman wants to wear minimal-fabric workout clothing because she likes how it looks, feels comfortable in it, or wants to show off the physique she’s worked hard to develop, that’s her decision.

She doesn’t owe anyone an explanation.

She shouldn’t have to dress according to somebody else’s personal standards of modesty. And she certainly shouldn’t have to worry that wearing a pair of shorts will cause strangers to make assumptions about her character.

Women should feel empowered to wear what makes them feel confident. That includes clothing that fits tightly or reveals more skin.

You don’t have to like the outfit. You don’t have to wear it yourself. But you don’t get to decide what another adult should wear.

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