: There is no idea so absurd that it cannot be given a serious treatment. Basically what you need to do is describe its function and practice as if they were realistic elements of your fantasy

@Courtney562

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There is no idea so absurd that it cannot be given a serious treatment. Basically what you need to do is describe its function and practice as if they were realistic elements of your fantasy world.

For example, you can assume in your fantasy world its magic system either through sexualization symbolism or the effects of magic are strengthened or made more powerful when coupled with sexual symbols. To avoid the obvious tittilation this should also apply to men as well as women. If the women warriors wear boob-plates, then the men warriors will sport massive cod-pieces.

Because the magic system relies on sexual symbolism, the boob-plates don't need to be worn over large bosoms. They only need to suggestion the shape of breasts to communicate magically female power. Likewise the giant codpieces of male armour is there to suggest potency and male strength.

The simple answer is treat the concept seriously. Show the characters behaving as if the concept is valid and real to them. Make them respond to it seriously. You are definitely walking the tightrope by playing with an inherently absurd and, frankly, sexist concept. But if you aren't doing it for laughs and your story demonstrates it has a valid reason for being part of the story. Also, show it also applies to both males and females. Simply play it straight. Provided the rest of your story and its world are presented in all seriousness, then you have a chance of succeeding with it.

Strap on your armour with its cod-piece and show the world its power. Write with conviction and be unafraid.

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