There are aspects of female livelihood that men will never fully grasp. And that’s okay, because living as a man and as a woman are meant to be two completely different experiences. However, as a woman, we expect our men to be a little sensitive to the “struggles” women face. This quick listicle lists five struggles a man could never understand or experience! Tiffany Pollard (aka New York) is reality TV's drama queen; what a better way to elaborate these womanly struggles.
UNEXPECTED MENSTRUAL CYCLE AND SYMPTOMS
Let’s be completely real; at some point in our lives, we’ve been unprepared for our monthly visit. Whether in class, at an event, or even casually waking up in the morning, there have been times where our cycle makes an unexpected appearance. To make matters completely worse, the influx of hormonal changes that occur throughout this period of time facilitate a host of physical changes. Many ladies may even experience hormonal acne, cramping, as well as an unattractive bloated feeling. What a time to be a woman.
HAIR, EVERYWHERE.
Appearance is everything, right? Well, not so much. But in the world of estrogen, attentiveness to beauty and appearance is critical. Many of us ladies predetermine our look for the next day, but are often times are found yelling when our plans fall through. Not to mention, you might have to be somewhere in twenty minutes. I guess it’s time to pick your favorite hat? But the hair on our heads is not our only concern. Women are typically expected to uphold a standard of being smooth…everywhere. But shaving bumps are unattractive? What an interesting complex.
EMOTIONS – ALL OF THEM
Even on our worse days it seems like our hormones offer no sympathy. And on days that seem to be going well… nope. Not today. Suck it up, ladies.
CAT CALLING
“Aye, ma!”
“Aye, girl in the green pants!”
“Why you look so mean, you should smile more!”
Yeah, you’re the very reason why we aren’t smiling. It pains us women to not be able to walk down the street without being approached as if we are in fact ladies. Walking through a group of seemingly thirsty men is just… painful.
WEARING HEELS
Men often wonder why we choose to wear heels when we know for a fact we’ll be out for a long period of time or will be required to walk extensively. Well, beauty kills. Some outfits are made for a nice pump, and would seem incomplete with anything less. Wearing heels, oddly enough, enhances our mathematical complex. How long will I be wearing the heels? Multiply that by the distance I can expect to walk…divide that by the amount of times I’ll have the opportunity to sit? Okay, cool. I can wear these tonight.
