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Society might have come a long way in terms of gender equality, but we still have a long way to go regarding gender stereotypes. Taking a toy or object that is no more useful for girls or boys, but making it pink or blue and marketing it toward one gender, can have many negative impacts on how children see the world and shape their identities. It risks reinforcing archaic or harmful generalizations about the behaviors and characteristics attributed to women and men, which, in 2021, shouldn't fly. These pictures of pointlessly gendered objects prove how much companies are profiting off these ridiculous pink and blue marketing strategies. And when you're done scrolling, here are some more objects which were victims of gender stereotyping. 

The concept of attraction is a weird one; you can't necessarily control what you're into, especially when it's not exactly... conventional. Whatever you're into, this is a safe space, and we (mostly) don't judge. You do you, boo. But attraction is like a switch; as quickly as someone can turn you on, they can do something that instantly turns you off. And once you get the ick, there's no going back. Redditers shared the things that instantly killed the crush they had on someone, and after reading these horror stories, it's pretty clear why. From seeing someone pick their nose to bumping into them at a family reunion (yikes!), there's no going back. The flame of passion has been extinguished forever.

Everybody has their own taste in men. Turn-ons and turn-offs can vary for each woman. Some people prefer outdoorsy partners, artistic partners, multiple partners. When you ask a woman what she likes it can be hard to squeeze an answer out of her. However, if you ask her what she does not like, she will be ruthless.

Each week we bring you a talented female artist who creates incredible quality content and this week, we've picked Samantha Rothenberg, aka Violet Clair, the illustrator who turns her follower's submissions on their sh**ty dating experiences into comics and memes. They are quirky, funny, and oh so relatable to anyone who is dating or has dated (so, everyone really). Once you've enjoyed some of our favorite of her brilliant creations below, check out last week's female artist of the week in case you missed it. 

Around 712 children have died in the US alone after being left in hot vehicles since 1988. But the brainchild of this young inventor could help lower these statistics.