after that undeniable confirmation of her sexual identity , the biggest challenge for devon was fending off the unwanted advances of males ( a defense that became much easier after she left home for college and could simply utter im a lesbian at the first sign of hanky-panky from a male acquaintancethough that phrase didnt stop them all , seemed to actually arouse some , at which point shed show them the strength of her swimmers arms or , if needed , her powerful kick ) .