50 Of The Most Relatable And Laugh-Worthy Memes About Womanhood, As Shared By This Instagram Page
Whether you identify as a woman or were born as one, there are some things we ladies can agree on: coffee is our best friend, periods can go back to hell, and our pockets are way too small to be practical. There’s much more where that came from and, thankfully, we have the wonderful invention of memes to unite us all in the struggles and joys of womanhood.
One page has been sharing just that type of content for the past 6 years, and it is called “Girls Meet The Internet.” Their 98.7K followers have been loving the memes and the oh-so-relatable posts, and we’re proud to be bringing some of our favorites to you today, dear Pandas.
Make sure you’re upvoting your favorites and leaving comments below, and if you’re craving a little bit more, then Bored Panda has another article for you that may just do the trick. So let’s dive right into it!
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Yep, absolutely, they are a menace! But do people not know that it is possible to safely almost eliminate menstruations? I take birth control pill, and use them nonstop (doctors recommendation) usually for 6 months. So I mentruate only two times a year. Also other forms of birth control, like hormonal IUD can have this effect. Of course there are people for who hormonal birth control is out of question.
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… is this not taught in school everywhere? I got my first period when I was 11. I knew already what it was, how it works and that I would get it every month. I learned at school how to use tampons just a bit later in Biology (subject sex ed).
Umm, your fault for not preparing her better by telling her the facts a few years before (or anytime before) rather than telling her when she's 14!
Didn't mean she didn't know about, was probably just her first time experiencing it! Understanding the basics of of something & experiencing it are completely different.
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My mom explained everything to us but somehow I misunderstood the fact that periods were a monthly thing. When I had my first period at 10 or 11, I told her that at least it was done and I would not have to worry about it anymore. Her face when she realised I thought it was a one off thing...
I apologize for laughing but that just struck me as too funny not to.
Load More Replies... Wait.... It's not all playing tennis in a white skirt or going bareback riding on a beach?
You don't even get issued with roller skates and a pair of Dalmatians
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My ten year old daughter came through her first period with no real complaints, then said, "So, I have to keep doing that until I grow up." Oh, honey.
TBF I am only 10-15 years away from menopause and I'm still waiting to grow up...
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I'm a guy and even I am sorry that girls and women have to go through this monthly for most of their lives. If men had to do this in addition to pregnancies we would have developed solutions and civilization would have died out.
We HAVE. solutions. But in the US we've made them illegal.
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Well, I knew how period works even before had my first one, but nothing prepared me for how much it sucks. Girl here got her period pretty late. I was 12, and I know people who had it earlier.
Though, it might have helped her adjust better if she'd known about this before she got her first period.
Learning about the facts of your reproductive system does not prepare you for experiencing it every month, the pain, the dehydration, the limits it places on ordinary activities.
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25% of her life is going to be spent riding the dragon. And let me tell you, menopause is no picnic. Yeah, no more period, but honestly, I'd prefer that to menopause. That sh*t is brutal.
I agree with you. I'd gladly get periods again if it meant that I never had to deal with menopause. F*****g hell.
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@sayanything paul brown was expressing his empathy about the pain women go through. he's on your side. there's a difference between ignorance and not fully understanding something.
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I've had a progesterone implant for a couple of years, no unwanted pregnancies, almost no monthly bleeding, best adult years lol.
Yep...we feel her pain. Wish it was as easy as cancelling a subscription.
My 14 year old sister said that this is totally fair and relatable when I showed this to her
At least nowadays they can start taking birth control pills, IUD, or the birth control implant that goes in the arm to help with cramps, excessive bleeding, or getting rid of the periods all together until she is ready to have children. They have since proven there is no danger (for most women) to skipping periods. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/birth-control/in-depth/womens-health/art-20044044
Why didn't you teach her? Did you at least teach her that tampons are an option from day one?
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Sounds to me like the daughter was unprepared for what happened to her and for that I blame the Mom. A thing like that should not just be allowed to happen without some kind of advance warning. (Someone should make the mother watch the movie CARRIE.)
I learned about it before my first period...which happened while backpacking. Groan.
Today was that day for me and my 12yo. Tears, tears and more tears. (She knows what it’s all about, but here was reality). I didn’t tell her not to be silly. I didn’t tell her it was a gift. We hugged a lot and I commiserated while, I hope, reassuring her that she will cope.
Had a hysterectomy at age 29 due to endometriosis. Had gone through pure and absolute hell since age 9, my body seems to be an overachiever. After 20 years of severe pain, severe mood swings, PMS, bloating, blood, and all the other fun stuff the last 18 years has been absolutely wonderful! No other word but f**k works here!
i was just sorta like oh, ok :) ***second day*** OH GOD OH F**K NO KILL ME PLEASE NO AAAAAAAA
My oldest will be doing this anytime soon she getting close to that age
Or, not, if she wants it to quit but not have kids thats an option, surgery, lol. I have my uterus but got it ablated
I sincerely hope you mean when she is old enough to completely make and understand that decision and it's consequences. She may think now that no periods and sacrificing family life later sounds great but that's a child's way of thinking. They want instant gratification. Then she hits adulthood and realizes she didn't know what she wanted at such a young age and is miserable... not a good idea. Yes many people know early they do or do not want children but many change their minds or don't know yet. Not something to make a permanent decision on when your brain isn't even fully developed.
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It's not the end of the world.but for goodness'sake the planning is so annoying. Menopause has been wonderful.
I got my period when I was about 10, and I started getting such painful cramps when I was about 12 and I can’t walk straight half the time and feel like I will throw up.
For those of us who knew deep in our gut we'd never have children, imagine our sorrow.
While writing this I'm nursing my 2nd child, which contributes to this blissful phase of not having to worry about menstruation. Not planning any more kids, I would be so happy if it just stayed that way but I know from my first birth (the time after resp.)that it will probably come back worse than ever before. I take tampons+pads with me everywhere I go although I may not need them for still some months. Just to be prepared for the blood bath.
There are pills that can reduce periods to 4 times a year. Unless they've made THAT illegal too.
I had a relative who got her periods and didn't knew about it. Her mother told her "P it's going to happen every month". She started crying and said "it never happened and now you are telling me it's going to happen every month!"
I feel her pain - I got stuck for 46 effing years, the IUD years were the worst.
There is no way my parents would have tolerated my using that word or slamming my bedroom door.
Yes, I can understand her reaction. I'm so glad I've got past all that. 😅
My neice, at 12, when she heard ne tell my 20yo i have my period said "WHAT?! WHY!? Shouldn't that have happened when you were like 13?". She thought it happens once then thats it. We had a wee informative chat that night. She was also not impressed
That was my reaction...and I was 11. ONLY time I screamed that word in my mother's hearing, and she didn't say a thing.
And the damn process does not shut down at night, when you sleep either! This really angered me
She found out at 14? You didn't think to mention it beforehand? It's taught in the US in 5th and 6th grade for the first time, but parents have to give permission. Did this person not want ANYONE telling the kid?
My husband thought our daughter would cry when she found that out. She didn't, but I didn't hide my period from her and had been educating her for years that she would get her period someday.
Yeah...you had a simple life till y'all got smacked in the face with reality
I remember my first... In a Chili's bathroom. I could here other teens giggle in the other stalls when I called mom 😫
If she gets her period at 14... you can teach it to her earlier. I learned about it with 13 and git it with 13 and i still hate it. xD
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Every month, me, "Why, God, Why?" But don't lose faith....once one stops another starts. Do you kegels gals.
Well, there's another option, to make it once a year, but... Also not recommended.
The first rule of Girl Code is we stick by one another no matter what. Whether we’ve been friends since kindergarten or just met in the restroom, we’ve got each other’s back, especially in matters of safety and feminine hygiene. Life is way too complex for us to be at one another’s throats.
Rather, let’s laugh at the ironic, unforgiving, and delightful bits of life that are perfectly represented in these posts shared by “Girls Meet The Internet.” The Instagram account has been entertaining its 98.7K followers since July 2017, and there seems to be no sign of it stopping.
Whilst you’re scrolling through this list, I thought it would be interesting to delve a little bit into the notion of feminism—the belief in social, economic, and political equality of the sexes. As stated on Encyclopaedia Britannica, feminism is manifested worldwide and is represented by various institutions committed to activity on behalf of women’s rights and interests.
Although a lot of people nowadays tend to misunderstand its purpose, few look into the history that started it all. Throughout most of Western history, women were confined to the domestic sphere, while public life was reserved for men. Even as late as the early 20th century, women could neither vote nor hold elective office in Europe and in most of the United States.
Women were prevented from conducting business without a male representative. Married women could not exercise control over their own children without the permission of their husbands. Moreover, women had little or no access to education and were barred from most professions. In some parts of the world, such restrictions on women continue today.
Yeah, July 2022, a 500 acre fire in Texas was caused by glass in a garbage can magnifying the sun and igniting papers. It burned 5 homes and took 8 days to contain.
How about devouring an entire take and bake chibatta loaf fresh from the oven?
Feminism is not a modern affair. In late 14th- and early 15th-century France, the first feminist philosopher, Christine de Pisan, challenged prevailing attitudes toward women with a bold call for female education. The defense of women had become a literary subgenre by the end of the 16th century, when Il merito delle donne (1600; The Worth of Women), a feminist broadside by another Venetian author, Moderata Fonte, was published posthumously.
As further explained on Encyclopaedia Britannica, defenders of the status quo painted women as superficial and inherently immoral, while the emerging feminists produced long lists of women of courage and accomplishment and proclaimed that women would be the intellectual equals of men if they were given equal access to education.
I would absolutely participate in this! Not sure if I count as "silly," but I've learned a lot from eccentric old women, and i would appreciate any pearls of wisdom they decide to impart on me.
Equality is the main word in the equation (although there are certain aspects that get misconstrued with this notion as well), with an emphasis on oppression. At the core of it all, Feminist theory argues that women should enjoy the same rights as men, including the right to speech, religion, bodily autonomy, and political expression.
Simply put, feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression. And although the misinterpretation of that poses men as the main enemy, that is simply not the case, as feminism embodies equality for all. Yet Joshua Evans posed an interesting question: “Can true equality be achieved if half the population cannot help, or does feminism lose its way if it becomes dominated by male voices?”
I dont think any teenagers are particularly easy, we’re all our own little package of chaos tied up in a bow
My friend and I have writing chemistry. I write long, dialogue heavy rambles about characters that exist only in my mind, she makes them make sense to the outside world.
Studies show that in more gender-equal societies, men are half as likely to be depressed, less likely to commit suicide, have around a 40% smaller risk of dying a violent death, and even suffer less from chronic back pain. In an equal society, social issues such as sexual assault and domestic violence against men may be treated more seriously.
Feminism has also allowed men to have longer maternity leave and be full-time parents, combatting ‘breadwinner’ stereotypes. These are a few examples of what feminism can and continues to do for men. And it’s up to men to support it in whatever way they can.
There is still a long way to go when it comes to the realization of feminist ideals, but I’m sure that sooner rather than later we’ll develop as a society to embrace one another, respect one another, and be there for one another. In the meantime, here are some universal rules of Girl Code.
If a girl needs a tampon and you have a tampon—help her out. If you notice a girl is too intoxicated to even see straight, get her some water and assist as necessary to keep her safe. If you see someone harassing or unwantedly touching a girl, help her out. If a girl is crying, make sure everything is alright. Finally, passing judgment on others does nobody justice, we girls need to stick together.
As you continue to scroll through this list, make sure to upvote your favorites. Leave your thoughts in the comments below, and I shall see you in the next one!
I used to think the 8-track flap in the car stereo was the little garage door that the tiny singers used to get inside the radio...
After being together for 10 years, I finally had to send dh to buy pads. I gave him the box lid. While there, he met a man with glazed eyes and a desperate expression. He held up the lid and said "go get this".
I legit have a tee with the caption "party like it's 1651". It's good dance music
excuse me?! you can't go around telling people that I exist! what the heck are you doing?
If I open a bar with a sad hour, how many people do you think would come?
Like love the environment but I love my sanity just a tiny bit more
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About 90% of these weren't about womanhood, but about everyday situations.. that also men can relate to. Maybe consider changing the title?
Yes. BP is getting very lackadaisical about appropriate titles.
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Most have nothing to do with the topic of the post and this post is a repeat repeat repeat. Grr
Sad thing is I have seen more then half of these in other "lists". The bot that runs this place is getting stupid again.
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When reading this post it occurred to me, that women often complain of their clothes having no or much too small pockets. This could be a conspiracy to keep women down, because they will then need to carry handbags to carry what they need and be at a disadvantage, with just one free hand (I use a bag with a long strap, so I carry it on my left side and on my right shoulder because I like to have my hands free).
I wear dark colored nurse scrub pants because they have lots of pockets and are easy to wash.
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The basic components of a typical coffee maker include a water reservoir, a coffee filter or pod holder, a heating element, and a carafe or coffee pot. To brew coffee, water is poured into the reservoir, and coffee grounds are placed in the filter or pod holder. When activated, the coffee maker heats the water, and it drips or is forced through the coffee grounds, extracting the flavors and aromas from the beans. The brewed coffee then flows into the carafe or coffee pot below, ready for consumption. https://dripcaffeine.com/
About 90% of these weren't about womanhood, but about everyday situations.. that also men can relate to. Maybe consider changing the title?
Yes. BP is getting very lackadaisical about appropriate titles.
Load More Replies... Most have nothing to do with the topic of the post and this post is a repeat repeat repeat. Grr
Sad thing is I have seen more then half of these in other "lists". The bot that runs this place is getting stupid again.
Load More Replies... When reading this post it occurred to me, that women often complain of their clothes having no or much too small pockets. This could be a conspiracy to keep women down, because they will then need to carry handbags to carry what they need and be at a disadvantage, with just one free hand (I use a bag with a long strap, so I carry it on my left side and on my right shoulder because I like to have my hands free).
I wear dark colored nurse scrub pants because they have lots of pockets and are easy to wash.
Load More Replies... The basic components of a typical coffee maker include a water reservoir, a coffee filter or pod holder, a heating element, and a carafe or coffee pot. To brew coffee, water is poured into the reservoir, and coffee grounds are placed in the filter or pod holder. When activated, the coffee maker heats the water, and it drips or is forced through the coffee grounds, extracting the flavors and aromas from the beans. The brewed coffee then flows into the carafe or coffee pot below, ready for consumption. https://dripcaffeine.com/
