#1
#2
I didn't choose to get what I got, but all the dads in my (Mormon) church were noticing, and all their wives *saw* them noticing and blamed me for it. It didn't matter how modestly I dressed - I could have worn a potato sack on top and I still would have gotten the same treatment.
It got so bad that a rumor started circulating around my church that I was deliberately stuffing my bra in order to distract the men. That's when my foster mom decided to *walk in on me* during a shower to confirm that what I have is legitimate. I was humiliated. I always locked the bathroom door after that whenever I was inside.
After that the conversations at church turned towards getting me a reduction surgery. Which the doctor refused to do, she determined it wasn't medically necessary.
I'm so glad I got away from that family, and that church.
#3
The other month, some guy grabbed my hand while I was waiting for the metro and asked me if I wanted a new friend. I said no thanks and tried to take my hand back, and he got angry and started yelling that I was a b***h. I wanted to yell back, but then had this stab of fear that he was going to push me on the tracks or pull out a weapon, so I just desescalated by apologizing to him.
And it’s always incredible that when I tell male friends this happened, they get all offended and say that a real man would have defended me. But there were like six men around me on that platform and not one of them even looked over.
As you scroll through the list, you will realize that many of these things revolve around women's appearance and their behavior. Talking about the former one, I am pretty sure almost every woman has faced it at least once in her life. I mean, there's just so much pressure put on women to appear a certain way that is almost unrealistic, and most of it is all thanks to the male gaze.
It's horrifying that young girls get bullied because of their appearance or because they are supposed to look a certain way for the male gaze. Sadly, people don't realize how harmful it is for their self-esteem, which literally goes down the drain. From snide jabs about our weight to the way we dress, it all feels so controlled and suffocating at times.
#4
No pain medication is offered, just use a hole punch to take some flesh and tell you there’s nothing to react to .
#5
#6
….and then I realized that my feelings matter.
Let's not forget about the pretty-privilege, which simply puts more pressure on women to look appealing, just to get something done. The other such horrendous thing is how women are supposed to "behave": they can't be too dumb, they can't be smarter than their male partners, they can't be masculine, they're mocked if they are too girlish, the list can just go on and on forever.
Gender experts warn that it's the culture that has a massive impact on how a woman is valued. With all these extravagant expectations from us ladies, doesn't it feel that patriarchy is just after robbing us of our identity? I truly dream of a world where a woman is free of judgment based on her looks or behavior and gains complete freedom from these oppressive notions. After all, that's all they are, aren't they?
#7
And on top of this I work more hours than he does. When he has his weekly “long shift” (which is 12 hours, the same as my REGULAR shift) he can’t even put his socks in the laundry basket because he’s “too tired”. But of course I’M not tired, right? These things are just gonna get done behind the scenes, the dishes fairy is going to come unload the dishwasher while he snores.
#8
#9
So much pain is NEVER normal
EDIT: I didn't think this many people would relate, all these stories are absolutely infuriating. I hope you all are better now. If you are in pain and a doctor tells you you are overreacting, go see someone else. A good doctor will work with you to understand where the pain comes from. It is REALLY important to get checked out if you feel pain, as stuff like endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome can get worse without treatment. As for me, I got the correct treatment after 12 years of begging and bad cramps. You can get a pill that stops your period. It has side effects, like a lot of pills like that, but lord did it help me. I still have period cramps here and there, but it's nothing like before. I feel like I can actually live my life. I truly wish good luck to you lads.
The other highly concerning things that women opened up about are domestic violence, emotional manipulation, and just cruelty in general. Nearly every 1 in 2 women in the United States will face physical violence from an intimate partner at some point in their lives. That's a troublesome statistic. No wonder it has been normalized by society.
It has been observed that domestic cruelty can show up in lots of different ways, and going through it can be really tough. It doesn’t just leave physical marks; it can also hurt emotionally and take a toll on someone’s overall health. It can spill into every part of life and make even everyday things feel really hard to handle. Imagine having to go through all this just because you are born a woman. How miserable is that!
#10
#11
This is idiotic and not even remotely abnormal in 2025 but pure and deliberate cruelness without remorse.
#12
Gender discrimination doesn’t just show up in one area of life; rather, it sneaks into so many different spaces. At work, women might get paid less than men for the same job or miss out on promotions because of stereotypes about what they ‘can’ or ‘can’t’ do. In school, some girls are discouraged from pursuing certain subjects or higher education, which holds them back before they even get started.
It also affects health, as sometimes women don’t get the same quality of medical care, or they might struggle to access resources for their mental and emotional well-being. Safety is another big issue, since discrimination is closely tied to harassment and gender-based violence, which can leave women feeling on edge in their own communities.
#13
This applies mostly to fields commonly considered masculine, like trades, but can be experienced everywhere in every topic. Grinds my gears that people can't possibly believe a woman has the right answer, so they will ask a man who, yeah, provides the same answer. They believe him, why not me?
#14
#15
Lastly, society often pushes women into certain roles, like only being seen as caregivers or homemakers, making it harder for them to freely choose their own paths. When women are underrepresented in politics and leadership, their perspectives and needs aren’t always heard, which means decisions can end up being unbalanced.
At the end of the day, gender discrimination doesn’t just limit women; it limits society as a whole. Imagine what a better world we could live in if women were not forced to accept these things as normal, but voiced them out, and something was actually done to curb them.
However, it sounds like wishful thinking, looking at the online manosphere, which is promoting misogyny. All women can do about it is keep fighting this never-ending battle, and not give up hope, right? To all our female readers, feel free to jot down the discriminatory things you felt were normal until you realized otherwise. We always have an open ear for your thoughts!
#16
#17
#19
