The meaning of "Puto(a)" varies, based on gender

In spanish there is a word called "puto(a)" which has two different meanings depending on the gender it refers to. If a male is called a "puto" it is as if he was called a fag which can be a very offensive because ot puts down your sexual orientation. Unlike when you call a woman a "puta" it is like calling her a slaut. I really do not have an opinion towards these words but I find it funny how one word can have to different meanings varied by gender. Either way these words arevery strong words. Unlike Beverly Gross mentions that sometimes slurs can be used for kindness I never seen this word used with kindness. Puto(a) is seen as a derogatory word and holds a strong position in the list of many offensive words and phrases.