Situations That Are Totally Normal For Men, But Not Women
Over the past few decades, a lot of the barriers and differences between men and women have become less prominent. However, there are still a lot of things men can do or situations they are in that women just could never experience the same way.
Here are situations that are totally normal for men, but not for women.
Granted, They Generally Have More To Push Around
"Adjusting your genitalia in public."
No one blinks an eye when a guy decided he needs to shift things around a bit, but women get stared at when they try to move around a bra.
Let Everyone Have Armpit Hair!
"Walking around in public with visible leg or armpit hair. I wish the stigma wasn't so strong, but whenever I see an article trying to celebrate a woman who doesn't allow the pressure to get to her, most of the comments are about how 'gross' she is for daring to wear a tank top without shaving her pits."
Guys, Does This Ever Hurt Your Feelings?
"Joking in a mean/funny way with one another. My male colleagues joke all the time calling each other fat, short, weak, etc. If I said something like that to another woman, I think she would be shocked and hurt."
Having Multi-Function Products
In general, men just have a lot fewer products they're expected to use on a regular basis. Men will have one bottle of three-in-one for their shower, whereas women will have three different types of hair products in there.
No Shirt, No Problem
"Taking your shirt off in public."
It's totally normal for a guy to take off his shirt if he's out on a hot day running or taking care of the yard, but women can never be shirtless like that—well, maybe in Europe.
It's A Fear Women Don't Have To Deal With
"Potentially getting drafted for the army."
The fear of getting drafted might seem far away, but most of our parents were alive in the time when men could be forced to enlist in the army for the Vietnam War.
Wearing The Same Outfit To Multiple Formal Events Without Anyone Commenting
"My ex and I went to three weddings in one summer a couple of years ago. He wore the exact same suit/shirt/tie to all of them and no one said anything. I wore the same dress twice (I wasn't spending money on 3 dresses!) and a couple of people not only noticed but made comments about it."
This Sounds So Unpleasant
"Urinals...extra special for the communal trough urinal."
Lines for women's washrooms might tend to be a bit longer, but at least was always have our own toilet to pee in.
It's So Much Easier On Men's Side
"Wanting biological kids without as much consideration to the tolls, risks, damage, and irreversible effects of pregnancy and childbirth."
While parenting is never an easy feat, men do get to avoid all the pains and damage caused to the body by pregnancy.
It's More Normalized To Date Younger Women
While this tweet is definitely an exaggeration and a joke, it is more normalized for men to choose younger romantic partners than it is for a woman to date a younger man.
Yeah, What Is Up With That?
"Getting your butt slapped when you're going out to play in the big game that will determine if that talent scout is going to pick you up for a big team."
Alexa, Play "Stacey's Mom"
"Jokes about sleeping with your friend's parents. I always noticed my male friends joking about nailing so-and-so’s mom but if my female friends ever made a crack about someone’s dad (or mom for that matter), I’d be immediately horrified."
Get Your Wallet Ready, Bro
"Going on a date someone with someone and having them expect you'll pay the full tab."
Even if a woman decides to pay her half of a bill on a date or the whole thing, she's never expected to pay for it.
Literally Having To Do The Heavy Lifting
"A heavy object needing to be moved from one place to another and everyone just standing around looking at you like some kind of idiot until you do it for them."
If Only I Could Avoid Showing Up For Baby Showers
"Opting out of events like baby showers and birthdays with fewer social repercussions."
I wish I could avoid attending any more baby showers or birthdays when I'm busy without my friends taking it as a personal attack.
Destigmatize Farting!
"It is not uncommon to rip a big fart in the men's room. My wife tells me this would be a serious breach of etiquette for women. I don't get it. If you are not allowed to fart in a bathroom where the hell are you supposed to do it?"
Pants Just About Always Have Pockets
Women literally get excited when a pair of pants simply has pockets, let alone ones that actually have enough space to hold things. Men can always count on pockets being useful, and we envy them.
Why's It Okay For Them?
"Only spending any substantial amount of time with their kid on the weekends."
This might have made sense in the 1950s when only men went to work, but not anymore. If I hear one more man say he's "babysitting" his kids, I will start a riot.
But Women Fart Too?
"I work with mostly all men in a production setting. They joke about farting all of the time, like constantly. But if I do they all think it's gross."
I repeat: Destigmatize women farting!
Tim, Are You Okay? Let's Talk About It
"Going multiple years without a single person showing romantic or sexual interest in you."
While this can happen to people of any gender, I'm really just worried about the guy who wrote this. How are you holding up, buddy?