Im one to agree. I can see how a woman would be pleased by seeing this, but, when I scroll up and notice it's a "Nick" who wrote the article, all I can think is; huh? Is this guy trying to be edgy? So I re-read, like you said, and there is no mention of a she.

It's just awkward, please stop with the forced gender equality if that's what that is. If it's just being playful then I guess you can shrug it off.