10+ Daily Struggles Only Women Will Understand

1. You have hundreds of bobby pins but can't find one

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You’ve bought tons of them over the years, but those bobby pins always disappear before you know it. We’re not sure where they go exactly, but you can guarantee that your other half with find them in the most random places; in the hallway, by the porch, in the dryer. You name it, they’re there.

2. Your clothes don't have pockets (and if they do, they're tiny)

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When did tiny pockets on women’s clothes become a thing? Sometimes we even find something worse; stuck on bits PRETENDING to be pockets, which causes rage like nothing else. While it seems that men’s clothes still get big roomy pockets, it’s rare for us ladies!

3. Shaving those awkward places

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It takes a LOT of effort to shave awkward areas; your armpits, your bikini line, and your knees. One slip of the razor and you’ve got chaos. If you manage to shave these areas without a little nick or two it’s a borderline miracle, especially those knees!

4. Applying eyeliner (without making your eyes look wonky)

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How many times have you been running late because your eyeliner wasn’t even? Getting those perfect winged eyes is a fine art. Even the most experienced makeup pros can struggle to get it right the first time; the right eye might look perfect, but the left eye ends up a mess.

5. Your wardrobe is full but you can't find anything to wear

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Yep, your wardrobe is packed with clothes, but you still can’t find anything to wear for this night out you’ve planned for months. You didn’t want to buy anything new this time, as you were convinced you had the perfect cute outfit tucked away somewhere. It usually always ends in tears!

6. PMS

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No matter how many times we’ve been through it, PMS just keeps kicking out butts. We can get super irritated and angry, experience erratic mood swings, and feel low or down about our lives. Oh, you might even start craving junk food and snacks. Men really don’t know how lucky they are!

7. If you confidently express your opinions, you're 'too much'

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Women’s equality still has a long way to go. Women who are outspoken can sometimes intimidate men, which results in them being told that they’re ‘too much’- even if they’re simply asserting themselves in the same way a man would. And don’t even get us started on the gender pay gap…

8. Taking your sports bra off post-exercise

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We don’t think we’re being dramatic when we say that taking your sports bra off after you’ve finished exercising is something of a Herculean task. You’re super sweaty and your bra is really tight, and it somehow needs to go over your head before you get in the shower!

9. Waxing

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So you’ve decided to abandon the shaving for waxing instead. And while we can definitely get behind this, it brings a whole lot of new obstacles along the way. The main challenge is the pain factor, which can increase in intensity depending on what you’re having waxed!

10. Contraception

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How different would the world look if men had to be the ones on contraception? As birth control mainly relies on women, it means that we can end up really messing up our bodies and our brains as we try and find a form of contraception that doesn’t give us tons of side effects!

11. Finding the right clothes

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Why is it an Olympic sport to find clothes that fit and look nice? When checking through multiple tabs online, it seems like all clothes look the same these days; flimsy sweaters, crop tops, and see-through dresses that will DEFINITELY require an extra layer underneath.

12. You have to think about your safety 24/7

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If you ask a man whether he mentally prepares for going out on his own, you’ll probably get a no. It’s a lot different for women though. You run through your safety routine if you’re walking in the dark on your own, and you’ll already know that places like parks will be out of bounds.

13. Finding the right bra

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It’s a bit of a task to find a decent-fitting bra, especially if you’re on the small or large size. Some stores don’t actually do every size! While women have more choices online now, it still takes time to suss out which size fits when you can’t get measured up easily.

14. You experience mansplaining

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Let’s face it – we’ve probably all experienced the dreaded mansplaining at some point. You know the drill – a man will give you unsolicited advice, which will mainly cover all the reasons why you’re wrong. It’s patronising and rude, but according to men it’s them being ‘helpful’

15. You're expected to be maternal

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A lot of women are hugely maternal, but some of us just aren’t. And that’s completely ok. While we’re expected to want to hold the office baby and get caught up in games and cuddles, it’s not for all of us – especially when we’ve got a lot of work to get done!

16. It can take ages to get ready

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How long does your man think it takes you to get ready? However long they think it is, they need to double that time and add an extra hour. The time it takes us to get ready also depends on the event we’re getting ready for, and don't get me started on the hair washing!

17. You're told that you 'nag' men

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Most women will have probably been told that they’re a ‘nag’ at some point. Which we personally think is a male-centric problem more than anything. If men pulled their weight more often and actually did the things they should already be doing, there wouldn’t be a problem!

18. Manspreading

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Hands up – who’s ending up sitting next to a guy on public transport who’s decided to spread their legs as far as possible? It’s an all-too-common occurrence, and we’re not quite sure why some men feel the need to do it. Maybe it’s a weird display of dominance, either way, it has to stop!

19. You're met with suspicion if you've had a lot of sexual partners

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Society seems to get a bit uncomfortable when women start acting in a similar way to men – especially when it comes to relationships. While men seem to be allowed as many notches on their bedposts as they like, the same rule doesn’t apply to women. So annoying!

20. You have to deal with the 'pink tax'

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It might not be an official tax, but we all know the pink tax exists. Women’s products are super expensive, and are often more pricey than the male versions; think razors, shower gel, shampoos and conditioners. Throw in things like contraception, and it really adds up!

21. Haircuts are way more expensive than men's

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While we’re on the subject of the pink tax – why are women’s haircuts more expensive than men’s? It’s a truth that’s just conventionally accepted, which is odd when you think about it. Some women have short hair and a straightforward cut, yet the rates for women are still the same!

22. Catcalling

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Every woman will have experienced this at some point, and it’s really not ok. We don’t know about you, but we have absolutely no idea why some men choose to do this; not only is it disrespectful, but it’s also strange that men think this a good way to get our attention.

23. We always have to look perfect

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Men might get confused about why we take so long to get ready, but the fact is, there is a LOT of pressure on us women to look perfect all the time. In the age of celebrities and social media, women are now expected to be camera-ready every single day.

24. We still get pigeon-holed into traditional female roles

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You might be the best leader in the room, but if you’re a woman, the odds of you getting that promotion aren’t usually in your favor. Men still get way more leadership roles than women and we’re expected to fulfil traditional female-led roles like cleaners and caregivers.

25. Period problems

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You’ve just put some fresh sheets on your bed, only for your period to start. And while you take every precaution against possible leakages, your bed still looks a mess when you wake up in the morning. So you need to get your sheets in the wash and start the whole process again!

26. Holding your boobs in place when running up and down the stairs

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Nothing beats the feeling of taking your uncomfortable wired bra off after a long day. But this too can come with its own share of problems! Gravity can be very unforgiving for us women, and it can really make our braless boobs feel uncomfortable as we go up and down the stairs at home.

27. You can't show a bit of skin without repercussions

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Us girls can end up with a lot of schtick for showing a bit of flesh, which is a bit odd when you think about it. We all have a right to dress how we please, regardless of society’s expectations. So if you’re feeling confident enough to wear that bikini, then go for it!

28. The resting B face

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According to science, the ‘resting b**** face’ is a real phenomenon. Studies have shown that there are certain features that means someone has a RBF, and that those who can’t help wearing their discontented faces might have some unresolved issues lurking in their brains.

29. Smudged nails

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We don’t care what anyone says – painting your own nails requires a LOT of patience. You can either get interrupted during your nail maintenance routine, need to do something while your nails are still wet, or put so much polish on that the whole nail stays stubbornly sticky.

30. You're expected to be sensitive

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Whether you’re a man or a woman, we all feel emotion, as it’s a natural part of life. However, society generally deems women to be more emotional and sensitive, which isn’t always true. Gender roles catagorize us as the traditional caregiver, which means a mold is expected for us to fill!