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Emma Watson Has Been Called Out After She Promoted Brad Pitt’s New Gin Brand Amid Angelina Jolie’s Domestic Abuse Allegations
“Are there any women in Hollywood with a backbone to stand up for their fellow women? I’m so tired.”

13 LGBTQ Women Revealed What It's Like Hooking Up With "Straight" Women, And Their Experiences Are Very Different
"I've never pursued a 'straight' woman, but throughout high school and college, I had a lot of 'straight' friends who wanted me to be their 'first' or an 'experiment.' This went more than one way because I'm a Black woman, so I was fetishized a bit."

Here's What Happened When We Set Out To Discover If Inclusive Activewear Is Actually Inclusive
Praying for a swamp crotch-free zone.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Suspects She Only Achieved Pay Equity With Her Male Costar Because The Head Of Amazon Studios Is A Woman
"When women are in positions where they make decisions, they think about creating opportunity for other women."

18 Screenshots From "Nice Guys" Who've Made 2023 A Living Hell For Women, I'm Sorry To Report
These men are truly unbelievable...

Emily Ratajkowski Explained Why She Feels "Scared" To Talk About Her Divorce From Sebastian Bear-McClard
“I’m learning that outspoken women don’t often get their children."

Women Are Speaking Up About Chin Infections From Kissing Their Bearded Partners So We Spoke To Experts About Why This Happens And How To Treat It
A new fear has officially been unlocked after women on the internet have been sharing their experiences of getting rashes and infections on their faces after kissing men with facial hair.

"Energy Speaks Loudly": Men Are Sharing Qualities Of Women That Instantly Make Them Attractive, And These Are More Wholesome Than I Expected
"I melted when she did this to protect me from the cold."

Women Are Sharing Specific Things They Almost Always Are Judged For While Men Are Not — And These Double Standards Are Exhausting
"Women thought it was great — but most men judged my husband and me really badly."

How I Became The Third Woman Of Colour To Ever Represent Australia In Miss Universe's 69-Year History
I should have been happy when I was crowned. Instead, I was being told that I "looked like Miss India, Miss Israel, anything BUT Australia."

18 Bumble Screenshots That Sum Up The Challenges Of Modern Dating Apps
Some of these people are astoundingly bad at holding a conversation.

I Got Kicked Off LinkedIn For Posting About My Book "White Women," And It Smells Like Racism To Me
LinkedIn has kicked me off its platform twice in the past year. My crime? Saying "white." Specifically, "white women."

15 People Admitted How They Feel About Their Partners After They "Settled," And I Commend Them For Their Honesty
"He had all of the traits I wanted in a significant other, but I wasn't attracted to him. I tried convincing myself that it was because he's genuinely a good guy, but I was flat-out lying to myself. We'd kiss and I'd feel nothing. I didn't like him for who he was as a person — I liked him because he was convenient. Don't 'settle' — you don't have feelings for them for a reason."

20 Hysterical Tweets By Women That Made Me Laugh So Hard The Wind Was Knocked Right Out Of Me
"I hate saying I have an 'open marriage' bc it’s misleading. We’re only allowed to sleep with people who can help our careers" —@mesallyann

People Are Applauding This Woman's "Fashion Over 50" Series For Redefining How Society Says Women In Their 50s Should Dress
Luisa Dunn is a 52-year-old model whose "Fashion Over 50" series is challenging how society perceives women over 50. "By sharing our stories and taking up space, we can disrupt the stereotypes and make aging look so darn empowering and fabulous that everyone looks forward to it," she said.

11 Specific Questions About Sex And Intimacy That Women Have For Men, Answered In NSFW Detail
"Because I'm weird, I like it. It doesn't really do anything, it's just... nice?"

Women Are Revealing When They Realized Their Boyfriends Were Husband Material, And Yeah, Okay, Maybe I'm Crying
"I quietly cried while I watched him clean and thought, 'I’m going to marry this man.' I did exactly that two years later."

31 Of The Absolute Funniest Tweets By Women So Far In 2023
"parents get so bent up when you claim to love your pet like a child but the fact is i love my dog a lot more than some of your dads loved you." —@missmayn

"I’m Now His Mother In This Aspect": Married Women Are Recalling The Subtle Red Flag They Wish They Didn't Ignore While They Were Dating Their Husband
"Pay special attention to how they treat women they’re not attracted to. And to people they consider 'inferior'."

I Tried That Controversial L'Oreal Telescope Mascara — And It Actually Surprised Me
I've gotta say — I wasn't expecting this to work.

Women Are Sharing The Things They Really Wish Other Women Would Stop Telling Them, And Some Of These Reallllly Resonated
It's 2023, stop telling people they need a man's permission to do things!

In Honor Of Greta Thunberg's Andrew Tate Comeback, Here Are 29 More Times Incels And Sexist Trolls Were Absolutely Destroyed In Just A Few Words
"Women are attracted to actual intelligence, not incel-ligence."

22 Absurd And Inappropriate Places That Men Have Taken Women For A Date
Hey, let's stop bringing women we barely know to graveyards.

Women In Their 30s Are Sharing Life Lessons They Wish They'd Learned Earlier, And I Didn't Expect Them To Be So Real
"Sometimes being alone is better than being in the wrong company."

This Expert Is Explaining How Your Breast Shape Should Affect The Type Of Bra You Wear, And I Can't Believe I've Never Heard Of This
"Many bras are basically built for only one [of six] breast shapes. So, a lot of times, if you're not that shape, you set yourself up for failure."

The "Heartbreak High" Full Length Trailer Is Here And I'm Ready For The '90s Nostalgia
It's giving Sex Education, but set in Australia.

Aussie Women Are Sharing Stories Of Being Sexually Harassed On Public Transport, And It's Pretty Terrifying
"I hate that I can still remember exactly what I was wearing — wondering if I had brought it on myself by dressing so casually. Fuck that."

20 Signs It Is Not Safe To Go Home With Your Date
Rule number one: Trust your gut.

Women Are Sharing Things That Men Do That Unintentionally Give Off Creep Vibes, And It Pains Me That These Are Not As Glaringly Obvious To Men
"Please don't talk to or approach a woman pumping gas, especially at night. I'm sure the moon does look amazing, but I am not interested right now."

15 Outdated "Social Rules" People Still Somehow Have For Women, As Shared By Women Themselves
Stop! telling! women! they'll! change! their! minds! about! kids!

Women Are Talking About The "Female Duties" They've Been Asked To Do At Work, And I Have Literal Steam Coming Out Of My Ears
"I'm the one with the uterus, so guess who they asked..."

Women Are Sharing The Unasked-For Comments Men Have Made About Their Looks, And My Eyes Have Rolled So Far Back
"A dude told me, 'You really don't need all that blush,' when I had no makeup on and a bad sunburn on my face."

It's 2022 And Brands Are Still Only Stocking Up To A Size 14, And Things Need To Change
The average women's size in Australia is 14/16, yet stores refuse to stock above a 14. Make it make sense?

Women Are Sharing The Genius Life Hacks Everyone Should Know, And Your Life Is About To Get So Much Easier
You might be surprised by how many of these you didn't know, TBH.

Men Are Revealing Common Insecurities Women Have That Men Don't Pay Any Attention To, And I'm Curious What You Think
"Literally, no dude has ever cared about that."

This Mom Put Her Husband As The Main Point Of Contact At Her Kid's School, But They Continually Call Her Instead. Now People Are Sharing All The Awful Experiences They've Had Battling Gender Inequality As Parents.
"If he is sick and needs to come home early, they call me. If he has injured himself, they call me..."

Mothers Are Revealing How They Realized They Regret Having Children And How They're Coping Now, And They're Such Nuanced And Valid Feelings
"I know many, many of my friends with children feel the same."

Women Who "Dated" Older Men As Teens Are Sharing How They Realized They Were Actually Predators, And It's Heartbreaking
"I look back now as a woman in my 30s and am disgusted he knowingly took advantage of a teen girl."

A Woman Who Used To Go To Fat Camp Went Viral On TikTok, And Here Are Her 14 Most Eye-Opening Stories
"I was proud of myself when I'd eat less than the prescribed diet."

Women Are Sharing The Genius Life Hacks Everyone Should Know, And Your Life Is About To Get So Much Easier
You might be surprised by how many of these you didn't know, TBH.

Women Who Want To Be Child-Free Shared How Hard It Has Been To Ask Doctors To Perform Sterilization Procedures, And It's A Sad Truth
"Why does a mythological man have more say in my body than I do?"

This Man Wants To Know If He Went Too Far By Walking Out On His Girlfriend For How She Eats Pasta, And People Have Big Opinions
"It's disgusting. People are trying to enjoy a meal."

Women Are Getting Incredibly Honest About Why They've Chosen To Wait To Get Married Or Have Kids, And It's Sparking An Important Conversation
"I want to be happy in my own right before I share my life with another person."

Men Are Revealing Common Insecurities Women Have That Men Don't Pay Any Attention To, And I'm Curious What You Think
"Literally, no dude has ever cared about that."

People Who Have Been Secretly Recorded At Gyms Are Sharing Their Stories And Calling For Women-Only Gyms
"We had to ban a guy because he was taking photos of women working out."

This Woman Is Calling For Size Inclusivity In Fashion, So She's Re-Creating Celeb Looks To Prove Style Has Nothing To Do With Size
"Fashion is for everyone — we shouldn’t have to follow the rules we’ve been fed by society or the media."

15 Outdated "Social Rules" People Still Somehow Have For Women, As Shared By Women Themselves
Stop! telling! women! they'll! change! their! minds! about! kids!

Women Are Sharing Double Standards They Face While Male Colleagues Get A Pass, And I'm Ready To Bash My Head Against My Desk
"Planning social events and helping with setup and takedown."

Here's Some Sex Education You Actually Need — Including How Much Porn Is Too Much and Whether You Really Need to Pee After Sex
Let's just say there's a lot that's not always covered in sex ed.

Women Share 'Jokes' They've Heard From Men That Are Really Just Misogynistic, And I'm Begging These Guys To Get Some New Material
"I had a guy friend who would look at his wife from afar and say, 'That right there, that's prime breeding material.'"

Women Who've Gained Weight Are Sharing How Family, Friends, And Random People Treated Them Once They Were No Longer Thin, And This Needs To Stop
"Gaining weight wouldn’t have had such a negative effect on me if the people in my life hadn’t acted as though my size was so offensive."

"I'm Not Interested In Weight Loss And I Don't Congratulate Weight Loss" – People Are Praising This Woman For How She Handled An Uncomfortable Situation About Her Size
"Losing weight or staying thin won't help the way I feel in my skin."

Women Are Sharing The Symptoms That Made Them Realize They Had ADHD Later In Life, And This Is So Important
"It explained my disappointment in myself because, despite all of these things that I did or didn't do, I've always tried to better myself. And yet, I always failed."

Here Are Some Ways For You To Get Back On Track When You've Been Feeling A Little Lost
Feel like you're stuck in limbo? Don’t punish yourself further by avoiding self-reflection.

Period Sex Is Actually Amazing — Here's Everything You Need To Know About Having It
There's still a lot of stigma attached to period sex — but there doesn't have to be.

Should I Be Concerned About My Ex-Hookup Meeting My Inexperienced Boyfriend?
"He's communicated that he's nervous to meet my boyfriend, because he doesn't want tension."

Women Who "Dated" Older Men As Teenagers And Realized They Were Actually Predators Are Sharing Their Stories, And They're Devastating
"I was starting to meet boys at college who were my own age, and I started to realize how strange our relationship was."

Women In Their 30s Are Sharing The Deep, Heartbreaking, And Seriously Real Ways They've Changed Since Their 20s
"I stopped trying to conform to people's expectations for my life, and instead I set my own."

Women Are Sharing How They Found Out They Were Underpaid At Work, And I'm Ready To Call HR
"Even though my work was praised, I was told that 'there was just no money' for me."

29 Products Under $40 That'll Change Your Life For The Better
Just a bunch of super useful products that won't break the bank.

21 Times That Australian Politicians Have Degraded, Insulted And Failed Women
Remember in 2013, when Tony Abbott appointed himself as the Minister for Women and we didn't think it could get any worse?

My Friends Are Mad At Me Because I'm In A Bad Mental Place — Should I Apologise?
"They don't want to be friends with me until I apologise to them for being depressed."

Should I Still Be Friends With Someone If I Like Them, But They Don't Return My Feelings?
"Is there any way that he'll develop feelings for me naturally and we could become something?"

This Woman Went Viral For Creating A 'Bimbo Manifesto,' And Honestly, It's A Work Of Art
"People sometimes get overwhelmed by everyone else's lives and issues. I'm never doing that again."

Women Are Sharing When They Were First Sexualized, And I Don't Understand Why Adults Keep Shaming And Objectifying Children
"She shamed me, a child, for the actions of her husband."

17 Things That Women Want Men To Please, For The Love Of God, Stop Doing
"Not participating in household chores. Be an adult. We are not your mamas."

39 Of BuzzFeed Australia's Favourite Beauty Buys
Sashay through 2022 with your best skin and hair ever.

Women Are Sharing The Unasked-For Comments Men Have Made About Their Looks, And My Eyes Have Rolled So Far Back
"A dude told me, 'You really don't need all that blush,' when I had no makeup on and a bad sunburn on my face."

Women Shared 19 Extremely Specific Phenomena They Experience On The Daily, And Men, You Should Take Notes
I'm laughing and crying at how accurate these are.

Are Your Bra-Wearing Habits Just Like Everyone Else? Let's Find Out
Boob solidarity.

20 Times Famous Women Were Ruthlessly Body-Shamed By The Media
Rihanna deserves an apology.

Is It Okay For My Partner To Have His Ex's Nudes On His Phone?
"I just had a gut feeling about something being wrong."

Am I A Bad Parent If I Discipline My Kids When They're Acting Out?
"They will forget how they behaved, but they will remember how you behaved."

My Twin Sister Is A Cammer And It's Making Me Uncomfortable — Should I Tell Her?
"I hate that I’m so uncomfortable. I wish I wasn’t, but I am."

This Couple Is Struggling With Differing Opinions On Whether They Want Children
"I've come to a point where having children has become very real and it plays on my mind constantly. I feel like there's a hole that needs to be filled."

Women Are Sharing Stories Of Being Approached By Men In Public Places And It's Started An Important Discussion Around Consent And Respect
"That hot, sick feeling in your gut when you can just sense the ill intention."

19 Women Shared Why They Are Quitting Their Tech Jobs And Wow, These Companies Need To Do Better
Women are leaving tech roles at a 45% higher rate than men.

Women Are Sharing Medical Procedures They’ve Had Without Anesthetics Or Pain Meds, And Why Is This So Normal
"The doctor said, 'Why are you crying? There are no nerve endings on the cervix. I know you aren’t actually feeling pain.'"

25 Women Are Revealing The Weirdest Ways Men Have Ruined First Dates, And I'm Laughing Through My Tears
"He ended up grabbing my face and licking my cheek."

Here's Some Advice On Your Vagina That You Probably Didn't Learn In School
"PAY ATTENTION TO ME" — your vulva (probably).

This Woman's Video About Why You Should Have Sex On The First Date Is Going Viral, And It's Starting A Debate
"Months of getting to know this guy, getting deep with him, getting personal with him — out the door."

These Men Used Their Jobs To Creep On Women, And It's Both Disgusting And Terrifying
"I once got pulled over by a cop who told me he thought I was beautiful and just wanted my number."

Women Are Sick And Tired Of These 17 Female Issues Not Being Brought Up Enough, So I'd Like Everyone To Pay Attention Now, Please
"Once the baby is born, you, now merely the box the baby came in, get exactly that level of mental thought and care."

21 Times Tumblr Completely Nailed The Kind Of Fresh Hell Women Go Through Every Day
"I like a girl who can eat." Well, then I have some good news about all human beings.

A Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Answered The ~Down There~ Questions You're Too Embarrassed To Ask
For all your pelvic health needs!

Women Shared The Things They Avoid Doing Around Men So They Don't "Lead Them On," And It's No Wonder Women Constantly Feel On Edge
In short: Don't do anything ever.

I'm Always The First One Who Reaches Out To My Friends
"I literally can't remember the last time a friend just called or texted to say hello or check in."

This Millennial Swapped Styles With Her Gen Z Sister And This Is What Happened
Yep, skinny jeans are involved.

Fat-Shaming, Stalking and Sexual Harassment—Women Are Opening Up On TikTok About The Everyday Horrors They Face
"She posted a video explaining how she was denied entry to the party bus--whose Eventbrite page said, 'Sorry, no big girls for this party'"

14 Jokes Only People Who Have Periods Will Truly Understand
Periods suck. Period.

I'm Both Laughing And Drooling At These Recipe Creations By A Total Novice And Professional Chef
Zeta's chaos in the kitchen is absolutely sending me.

How Should I React To Backhanded Compliments About My Weight Loss?
"It's not like I disagree, but it kinda hurts because it makes me think they thought I was ugly before."

I Recreated "Outfits For When I'm Skinny" As A Non-Skinny Woman
Why should fashion trends only be for skinny bodies?

24 Life-Changing Habits That Some Women Say Have Improved Their Daily Lives
I'm definitely going to try these!

A Male Teacher Who Said, "My Eyes Tend To Wander," And 16 More Gross And Annoying Dress Code Stories
Down with dress codes...forever.

After Police Escorted Her Off Alaska Airlines Because Of Her Outfit, This Woman Is Calling For The Treatment Of Plus-Size Bodies To Change
"They didn't like seeing a fat person dressed the way I am."

17 Things You Should Understand About Abortions, As Told By People Who Have Had Them
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to abortion in the US.

23 Money-Saving Tips That People Say Have Helped Them Save A Ton
"I actually think credit cards can be really positive."

I Tried Acupuncture For The First Time To Help With Stress And Anxiety, And It Exceeded My Expectations
It was nothing like I expected, and I loved it!