Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Harassment at Sex Museum
A recent lawsuit brings attention to allegations of widespread sexual harassment at a New York sex museum.
Travis White, a former employee, claims that a co-worker left her OnlyFans page open on her computer, displayed explicit images on a screen, and frequently made inappropriate proposals to him.
In court documents, White detailed an incident where another colleague told him to “suck it” and placed a sex toy on his desk. He alleged that he faced harassment from the museum’s product manager, Kit Richardson, who ridiculed him when he objected to her actions.
According to filings in Manhattan Supreme Court, Richardson, who goes by Coquette Wonket online, made statements such as, “I don’t bite pussy. Did you bring a condom? Let’s get started,” during workplace interactions.
White began his role as a retail manager at the Erotic Monument on Fifth Avenue in November 2022 and noted that Richardson worked directly under him. In court documents, he claimed she crossed personal boundaries by rubbing his lower back and asked him provocative questions.
White reported that his complaints to management were disregarded. Edward Rogers, a superior, reportedly told him, “If you can’t get along with the rest of the team who were at the museum long before you arrived, you won’t be able to work here for long.” When Richardson discovered his grievances, she allegedly mocked him, calling him a “little bitch.”
White’s experiences were not isolated; event manager Michael DeLauretis also allegedly made inappropriate advances. During an elevator ride, he reportedly looked White in the eye while lifting his shirt and rubbing his nipples. Additionally, he made suggestive comments about anal sex and criticized White for his clothing choices.
DeLauretis even left various sex toys on White’s desk, prompting questions from their boss about the frequent presence of such items. Tensions escalated when White revealed that he and his partner were expecting a child and sought three months of paternity leave.
Rogers allegedly dismissed his request, stating, “That’s too long. Instead, take a week off and then go back to work,” and shared his disdain for men taking parental leave.
White was terminated in April. His attorney, seeking unspecified damages, has not commented further on the case.
The Museum of Sex has denied all allegations of harassment and discrimination, asserting their commitment to taking such claims seriously, as stated by their attorney, David Cohen. Attempts to reach Richardson and DeLauretis were unsuccessful.
