Reply #49: Women can use sexual intimidation just as well as men can [View All]

[Azathoth]

and from what I've read here and there, some these "civilian contractors" were fairly well-trained, either ex-intelligence or trained by ex-intelligence. Learning how to compromise, persuade, or otherwise psychologically manipulate people is a fundamental skill taught to intelligence operatives. Using one's sexuality to maximum advantage is obviously a big part of that. Being "comfortable in your own body", as you put it, is a necessity.

The interrogators were using these same skills, only to a different effect. Instead of using their sexuality to seduce potential informants/spies/leaks/etc, they were using it to assault the rigid religious beliefs of the prisoners. The menstrual blood was a particularly inspired touch, since menstruating women are considered unclean under Islamic doctrine. They are forbidden to even say prayers or hold a Quran.

As far as these female interrogators were concerned, using sexual humiliation was just another aspect of their job.