Bayonetta: A Step Forward for Women in Video Games?

I want to spread the word on this one because I find it to be an interesting point that even I never think about. The Game Overthinker, someone who's opinion I respect, sees Bayonetta as the sexual object men can never obtain because she is not in their league. Has that happened in video games before?

No spoilers, and I haven't played Bayonetta myself (need to fix the xbox that is in the house).