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There’s something uniquely odd about being an outsider at AVN, the Adult Entertainment Expo, in Las Vegas. There’s a complicated behind-the-scenes ritual of preparation and decompression hidden away from the male gaze. The hotel lobby woman’s bathroom is a churning, temporary dressing room where women offer each other dresses and support and double-sided tape. Out on the floor, stars mingle with fans, empowering and exhausting the talent.