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Getting your period can be very uncomfortable for teen girls. For whatever reason, we are subtly taught to be ashamed of our monthly cycle and are encouraged to hide this very pertinent part of our lives. You might think the world has made some progress in terms of celebrating womanhood, but there are still people who try to convince young girls that their period is gross, and they need to learn how to 'control it'.

Pregnancy is a beautiful experience, but throw in some bad morning sickness, and it can make you rethink the whole thing. Contrary to what the name suggests, morning sickness isn't just limited to feeling nauseous or throwing up in the morning. It can strike at any hour of the day, and you best hope you're close to a bathroom when it does. But what if, as you're struggling to keep your food down, and you couldn't feel shttier if you tried, your a*hole neighbor starts going off about how your vomiting, which she can hear through the walls, is giving her a gag reflex. You'd probably tell her to stick it where the sun don't shine, right? Well, that's exactly what this woman faced when her neighbor asked her to do something about her morning sickness puking noises.

Choosing a name for an unborn child is one of the coolest things we can do as humans. We literally decide how a person is going to be referenced their whole life. It's kind of a big decision, and not usually one that people make without some serious thought. Most of the time people would agree that it is entirely up to the parents to choose what names they want to use, but sometimes other people in the family will insist on having a say as well, and then things can get uncomfortable.

Every woman dreams of the day when their partner proposes. Being asked by the love of your life to marry you is a moment so special that you'll most likely never forget it. But what happens when the person who proposes to you isn't the love of your life? Or, they're proposing for all the wrong reasons? Having to turn down a proposal is devastating, but sometimes it can be for the best, especially when enough time has passed for you to see the truth. These women reveal the brutally honest truths about why they turned down proposals and why they're so grateful they did. Because when you marry someone for the wrong reasons, you might end up like these couples, who are an embarrassment to the institution of marriage. 

We all have some weird kinks that get us hot and heavy for no apparent reason, it's a natural part of being a sexual being. but even before we experienced our first sexual experiences, we still had a list of wacky things or characters that turned us on. It's just one of the many awesome parts of going through puberty; awkward hair growth, painful zits, and ridiculously disorganized hormones. Luckily these phases do not usually last forever (even though we've all had our fair share of adult-acne), eventually, we can all look back and laugh at the inexplicable things that may or may not have triggered our sexual awakenings.

Every culture has its own unique way of celebrating pregnancy, and birth, and sometimes even genders. Some are much more low-key than others. It's all fun and games until there are restrictions on the social gathering, yet people still insist of getting gifted luxurious gifts for their unborn child. Of all the things we do, I think baby showers and gender-reveal parties might be one of the weirdest.  Why do we expect gifts for basically getting laid, or cause literal expositions to announce whether we saw a pee-pee on an ultra-sound?

A lot of the time we, women, like to talk about the things that many men simply cannot comprehend. things relating to our reproductive systems. our friendship circles, even our fashion inspiration. It is hard to know if men have caught on by this point that women do not really dress for their gaze. We usually dress to get compliments from more fashionable women. Oops. Is it okay that I revealed that?

Well, men on Reddit are revealing all of their guy secrets, and maybe it will give us an inside look into the male psyche.

Grandma's and their grandchildren usually have a very special relationship, separate from their parents. Usually, it's a bit sweeter because it's not usually the grandparents who do the punishing. But not all grandparents are perfectly sweet and kind to their grandchildren. Sometimes they refuse to understand them and don't respect their wishes because they are 'stuck in their ways'. Personally, I've always found this to be a very weak excuse, the idea that old people are incapable of learning new things, it's simply not true. There are 70-year-olds going back to school to get their second degree.

Unwanted attention is a common thing that women are forced to deal with. There are many men who still view women as objects, and have no idea what it means to compliment them in an appropriate way. Yes, there are ways you can compliment a woman without being creepy... I promise. For example, if you see a woman working hard at the gym, going up to her and saying, 'you're so hot' is creepy. But if you wait until she's finished her set, and then you compliment her work ethic, that is nice!

Women on Reddit are sharing how they deal with unwanted attention, and maybe there are some tactics that can help you next time you get creeped out.

Childhood is when you discover who you are, how the world works, and the rules of social norms. It's a time for exploration and experimentation and learning. But even during this stage of life, where people are given the most leeway, kids still cross the line and do some pretty messed up things. Sometimes they get away with it, and sometimes they don't, but you can bet they'll never forget the times they did weird sh*t. A Reddit thread that asked people to reveal some of the most disturbing things they did as kids revealed that if you think your past is dark, someone else's is darker. Here are some of the most messed-up examples we saw.

Sometimes you meet people and feel an immediate sense of intimacy with them. You feel like you've known this person for much longer than you actually have and feel comfortable sharing very personal details with them. This could be a beautiful thing if the other person feels the same... but if they don't, you might just create a very awkward situation. It's happened to all of us, we've probably all been both the over-sharer as well as the unfortunate receiver.

On Reddit, people are sharing the craziest things they've been told by a stranger, and it's clear some people could use some serious therapy.

Getting a tattoo means you have something meaningful that you want to be inked into your skin forever. It's something that requires a lot of thought (unless you decided to get a tattoo when you were drunk on a night out) because, after all, it will be there for a very long time. And what is more meaningful than getting a matching tattoo with your parents, which bonds you for life? It's an incredible way to show your love for one another and your special connection. Check out these people who got matching tattoos with their parents, because they're giving us all the feels.

Getting divorced when you have kids adds an extra layer of 'complicated' to an already difficult situation, and custody arrangements can get tricky. When you're not living with the person you're co-parenting with, figuring out your schedules in advance is crucial for ensuring adequate childcare backup if something comes up. If you have to rely last-minute on your ex-partner to look after your child on a day you were supposed to have them, it can cause stress and pressure, especially if they have to reschedule things. One dad experienced something similar to this and posted his predicament on Reddit's Am I The A—hole. He explained how his ex-wife had asked him last-minute to watch their child on her day after failing to sort out adequate backup childcare, which meant he had to miss work. He lost money as a result, and so he asked his wife for the money to cover his losses.

Sometimes people will say that women and men can't be friends. Obviously, we know that's not always true, and it should definitely not be something that holds you back from trying to befriend someone from the opposite sex. But, it's not uncommon for a woman to get accused of 'leading a man on' when all she really was doing was treating him with kindness. And then you realize that that 'nice guy' definitely had some ulterior motives and it's a major buzzkill and once again makes you question humanity.

As women, we have to put up with a lot of BS. It's basically our part-time job. People underestimate us or assume things based on how we look, speak, talk, walk. I've literally had men come up to me and say, "OMG you actually have thoughts, that's rad." And no, they were not being sarcastic. Every woman deals with these demeaning comments in different ways, but we can probably all relate to how irritating they can be in real-time.

Parents should definitely not be pushing diet-culture-type foods on their children. It sends mixed messages about food, and strength, and overall health. However, not everyone considers the same foods to be a part of the 'toxic diet culture world.' Some people could get triggered by fruit because it reminds them of the fruit cleanse they went on when they were trying to lose 10 pounds. But for other people, it's just a sweet treat. They don't have the same connotation to it.