Players at WNBA games continually subjected to lewd objects, such as dildos, causing discomfort to Sophie Cunningham.
Sophie Cunningham, a prominent figure in the WNBA, has made it clear that she is not a fan of the recent incidents involving sex toys being thrown onto the court during games. The latest incident occurred on Friday night during a game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Chicago Sky, where a neon green dildo was thrown onto the court.
Cunningham, who is not typically associated with liberal views within the WNBA, has expressed her disapproval of this behavior, stating that it is dangerous and could potentially injure players. She has even gone so far as to suggest creating a shirt with the phrase "Stop throwing dildos, you're going to hurt us."
This is not the first time Cunningham has spoken out against such incidents. The first incident involving a neon green dildo occurred earlier this week in Atlanta, marking the beginning of a trend that has seen at least five such incidents occur across the country. Cunningham tweeted, "Stop throwing dildos on the court....You’re going to hurt one of us," expressing her concern for player safety after nearly being hit herself.
Cunningham's Instagram posts regarding this issue, known as #DildoGate, have generated a significant amount of attention and discussion. Her suggestion for a shirt design has gained traction on social media, with many expressing support for her stance. Her Instagram account, @sophie_cham, has been a hub for these discussions, with her posts being shared multiple times on the platform.
In addition to her role as a player, Cunningham has become the unofficial spokesperson of the WNBA over the past few months, using her platform to speak out against various issues affecting the league. She has even suggested an alternative to the "Pay us what you owe us" shirts, finding them unappealing.
Despite the controversy surrounding these incidents, Cunningham remains protective of her teammate, Caitlin Clark, and is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all players in the league.
References:
[1] Associated Press. (2025, August 5). Man arrested after dildo thrown at WNBA game. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/35845531/man-arrested-after-dildo-thrown-wnba-game
[2] ESPN. (2025, August 6). Sophie Cunningham calls for end to dildo-throwing at WNBA games. ESPN. https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/35845862/sophie-cunningham-calls-end-dildo-throwing-wnba-games
- Sophie Cunningham, a vocal advocate for the WNBA, has suggested creating a shirt with the phrase "Stop throwing dildos, you're going to hurt us," expressing her disapproval of the growing trend of sex toys being thrown onto the court.
- Amidst the latest incident of a neon green dildo being thrown onto the court during a WNBA game, Cunningham, an avid sports enthusiast and pop-culture commentator, has reiterated her stance against such incidents, stating they pose a serious risk to player safety.
- Cunningham's social media platforms, beacons of entertainment and public discourse, have become a platform for issues within the WNBA, including the recent dildo-throwing incidents, often referred to as #DildoGate, which she ardently opposes.
