Last week, I was sitting on the train and I realized two knees were touching my legs. Keep in mind, I was sitting with my legs crossed. Who was sitting on each side of me, touching my legs? Two men with their legs spread about a foot apart. No, I’m not being dramatic. Their legs were actually spread a foot apart, if not more than that. Then I looked around me and I see that all the men are sitting with their legs wide open. I thought about it, I researched it, and now I am here writing about it.

I was wondering, maybe you guys have to do this because of your male genitals but nope that’s not it. I learned that you guys do need to have some space but it is not necessary for you guys to spread your legs an entire foot apart for the sake of your balls. As a woman sitting in between two males who have their legs all the way on my seat, it is a very uncomfortable feeling. It's bad enough our arms have to touch; now you guys have to go and spread your legs ALL the way into my seat to make me more uncomfortable.

In December of 2014, the MTA launched an anti “manspreading” campaign (that by the way cost taxpayers over $76,000 and accomplished nothing since it’s clearly still an issue). This campaign advertised that men spreading their legs are taking up too much space on public transportation.

Like seriously, dudes are taking up two seats when they’re manspreading. It’s pretty inconsiderate, especially being on a crowded train. When we are already in an overcrowded train filled with people in discomfort, do you really want to add onto one's discomfort?

Like I said, I know your genitals need a different kind of space than me or any other women. I also know your balls need to breathe in order for you to be comfortable. However, as you want to be comfortable, so do I. Sure, open your legs 4 to 5 inches but to go 12 and beyond is unexplainable, inexcusable, and so unnecessary. In addition to that, DO NOT allow your legs to find their way into my seat, touching my legs or anyone else’s for that matter. No need to ruin the comfort of other passengers just to satisfy yours. Let’s be honest, the chance of traveling on a train in New York City and being fully comfortable is a rare moment. We have people coming in our face begging for money, dancers swinging around nearly kicking us in the face, and heavy crowds. The least you can do as a passenger who can actually get a seat on the train is be courteous of others sitting next to you.

With all of this being said, I hope you guys think twice before you decide to take up two seats or spread yourself into the seat of another passenger. Enjoy your next train ride.