Is it even punishment to be locked in prison with a all females being the only male option?
From Grok:
Yes, women’s prisons (and jails) are often described as nasty in terms of physical conditions, hygiene, overcrowding, and overall environment, though they differ from men’s prisons in key ways.
Physical Conditions and Hygiene Issues
Reports frequently highlight unsanitary living conditions, including inadequate access to basic menstrual products (pads or tampons), forcing women to improvise with whatever is available—such as toilet paper or clothing—which can lead to infections like UTIs or toxic shock syndrome. Supplies are often limited, low-quality, or only provided to those who can afford them via commissary, and shortages are common.
Facilities suffer from overcrowding, poor ventilation, clogged plumbing, sewage backups, and standing water that breeds mosquitoes. Cells or dorms can have bloodstains, scratches on walls (from self-harm or distress), dilapidated infrastructure, and limited cleaning supplies. Toilets and showers frequently lack adequate privacy or partitions, with male staff sometimes present, adding to the degrading atmosphere.