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It's a common trope among many guys to claim that they simply don't understand women - whether it is willful ignorance or not is another question, but there seems to be a fashionable yet lazy acceptance that women are a complete mystery so there is no point in trying.

Well, there's no excuse now fellas. Turns out, all we had to do was ask! Women on Twitter have decided to take matters into their own hands with the viral hashtag #WhatMenDontKnowAboutWomen.

While they clearly don't speak for all women, the discussion is incredibly insightful and educational, as posters take turns sharing their experiences and frustrations about the kinds of things that just seem to pass many men by. Have you got your notepad at the ready guys? There are some really important points here (and some funny ones too!).

Scroll down below to check them out for yourself, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would say that 90% of women want pockets in our clothes. And for some reason, nobody wants to give us pockets. Either top company execs want to sell handbags, or they just think they know what we want more than us... which would be typical.

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BusLady
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What is nagging after all? It's asking someone to do the same thing over and over and over again... The first time, it's just a request.

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fact that the term friend zone even exists just shows that some men think they're entitled sex if they show women basic human decency

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We do however need to acknowledge that men are not there to pay for our dinners, fix our broken s**t and treat us like princesses either. We all need to be equal.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is so important. The men who understand this one suffer from much less stress, once they know they don't really need to do anything, besides a hug and consolation.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The struggle is real. Because just bleeding and cramping weren't bad enough.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... and that doesn't mean "I was nice to you all week. You OWE me." - that does not make us feel secure, respected or loved. We don't OWE you for temporary niceness.

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Martha Meyer
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The women who don't dare go out without a ton if makeup on? They don't do it for themselves. They do it because they've been made insecure about how they look.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And she's not obligated to go out with you just because you asked.

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, lucky for anyone who only has periods for 3 days, I can only dream lol.

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Daria B
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never understood the logic behind this mentality - instead of being glad to having encountered a fellow geek, you blame her (or him) of fakery? Was this ever supposed to be a competition? See, this is why you have no friends.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meh, my hubby and I use the same shampoo, conditioner and body wash so this doesn’t bother me at all.

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John Louis
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Do you honestly believe men fail to grasp this? A small minority of men do, butthe vast majority are well aware of this (I'm not wrong here)!

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Helen Haley
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Being reliable and noticing/doing the mundane things, waaaay more sexy than ignoring it all and throwing in the occasional grand gesture.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

However, this can be abusive too. Men, you don't have to let a woman you're dating to invade your privacy and show her your texts etc! You're entitled to not show them. And if she looks at your phone without your consent, then it's a big red flag.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not falling for that one again! Now I've learned to say "Sorry honey, you know I don't know a thing about style, I think you look cute in anything, here, let me text a picture of it to your best friend, she'll let you know how it really looks".

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes... please... just... listen. That means literally *listen*... then... *comprehend*. Not "I hear words, and I am going to make some assumptions and fill in blanks to what *I* think the problem is and try to solve THAT. 'cuz That's me being awesome" - no... we literally mean "Listen to what *I* am saying. Do not interpret it yourself, then try to fix something that wasn't being said, then get mad because you think we weren't being straight with you... you actually... were not... listening and you don't want to admit it now.

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Christina Dudley
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this a dangerous thing to say. Some people choose clothes for themselves and not because they want sex. You will only truly know if someone wants sex by asking them. Clue, if they say yes, you're in

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Gabrielle Daylano
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like it when things match. My bedcovers, socks, color cap with the same color shoes and my underwear. Specifically my underwear, it makes me feel feminine when I wear nice underwear. Even when no one is going to see them.

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Nikki D
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think I've ever owned a bra and panties set. No one ever seemed to mind, though!

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Mimi M
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't like that 'get her undressed'. Sounds a bit pushy.

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knittin' kitten
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My bra and underwear match because they came in sets that match and my OCD makes sure they match.

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Deborah B
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not true. Sometimes they'll match because I dress for myself, and I want them to coordinate, or don't want to split the set. Sometimes they won't match because a particular top needs a particular style of bra, and the skirt or trousers needs a particular style of coincidentally non-matching panties. Eg, needing skin-toned seamless shorts with the white skirt, but needing the black bra under the black singlet top. It usually has more to do with VPL than our plans for sex.

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Honey
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I like to match, but that's just for me. And I feel that women overthink this rather than men. When the top layer comes off, I don't think the guy generally cares. They just know it's leading somewhere good.

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just impressive to have a matching set. This post can be dangerous maybe she plans her outfits, not for you to assume.

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Rhonda Sisco-Cleveland
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she’s WILLINGLY letting him undress her, HOPEFULLY, it’s all good, & fun will be had by all. Having said that, if a woman/girl tries to push your hands away from her boobs, snaps/buttons, or bra catch, BACK THE EFF OFF GUYS! Don’t keep trying to touch us/undress us.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my last girlfriend hat a thing for lingerie. Everything matched and everything looked like she was about to plan sex every day. she just liked it and felt pretty. The only time, when she didnt wear those sexy things was, when she was at home. But even her comfy stuff was sexy AF. so...yeah...not necessarily...

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Wil Vanderheijden
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nowadays a lot of guys would argue that only if you have a written,dated and signed agreement stating that the woman consensts to have sex, she actually was planning on having sex.

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Anne Mitchell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Load of rubbish. As with makeup, pretty, matching undies are just what most women wear for their own pleasure. Just because she is wearing them does not mean she wants sex with you.

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Peta Hurley-Hill
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I LIKE to wear matching bra and undies.I don't like thing out of order.I don't wear odd socks either....That's entirely for MY mental comfort.Sometime I want to have sex ,sometimes not, I've been married for 20 years and the bra always matches the undies,he knows that just makes me happy.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is b******t. I wear nice underwear all the time and it's not because I'm looking to get laid.

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Trizia Norris
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not true. My bra and knickers always match because that's what I like!

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Hugh Walter
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"You weren't the 'only' one", let's not replace sexism with reverse sexism!

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CanadianaKa
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then ... there are women who don't own matching sets. The company I buy my bras from doesn't carry panties I like.

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Andrea Delden
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some women love to wear sexy bras and panties because it makes them feel good! No other reason! Really good expensive lingerie feels wonderful!

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Ms E
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok so I can't have unmatching underwear and still want sex? o_0

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T.Milly
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ummmm..... noooooo. I think I’ve had a total of 3 matching sets over the course of my life. If I want it, he’ll know & it doesn’t matter if I’m naked or dressed in a HazMat suit lol.

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Christine Temple
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While I did, once upon a time, wear matching lacy bits, it was for me but also in case he got lucky.

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Laura Primus
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just like to match....it is not for sex unless it's more see through than covering. I don't think this is as true as the writer thinks.

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Roberto Durante
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if you get her undressed and that her bra and panties match or not, you were both planning to have sex.

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Adrian Alexe
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bra and panties match usually because they come in sets and look a certain way. Unless is for reason of comfort, most women like to wear them matching regardless of opportunity, because they look good as a set.

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Lana Jig-maker
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of my things match... because I have a range of color shorter than an ant. Black, purple, and gray. Boom.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes the matching undies is so she has an extra boost of confidence. It's like telling yourself "You are so on top of things, even your bra matches your panties. You got this." For instance, I have a job interview today. You can bet your butt my bra and panties are gonna match. And since I'm on my period, there is no chance that I'm planning on seducing my husband tonight. The matching is just for me.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He did say, “if you get her undressed...”. I know I feel sexier when I feel pretty.

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Miguel Rosas
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well good about time the woman initiates sex with matching under garments.

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Annett Vikstrand
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"But I know she wanted sex! She said "No, I am not in the mood," but her bra and panties matched, so I know she planned on sex!"

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

bored panda deleted my comment pointing out that this is a false generalization again. they're really on a roll today. probably the 10th or 20th comment of mine they silently wiped today

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lmao and some triggered third waver keeps going through my comment history and downvoting literally every comment i post, including this one which was totally benign

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is also another false sweeping generalization by yet another self-appointed "queen of all women on earth" who thinks she somehow has the authority to speak on the behalf of every single other woman on earth. you are not the queen of all women. you don't get to use the word "we." you get to use the word "me." speak for yourself. there are countless women in this world who disagree with you

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Jonathon Smith
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes it is a well-know saying. Do an image search for "if the bra and panties match." There are a dozen or so memes.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, this is a really educating thread on how women can misunderstand stuff and get all defensive for no reason. The point of the whole thing is that a girl who wears nice (matching) underwear to a date plans on having sex with the guy and the underwear is meant to be seen by him. So not only guys think about sleeping with the girl when they go on a date. That's it.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If HE undresses and the bra and panties match, well, that might be a whole different issue!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Men can wear what they want as well. If they like the more feminine things that's fine. If wearing a bra-let makes them feel good about themselves then let them. Stop shaming people just because something goes against what you like.

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*thinking back all the hints given to me and I stupidly turns it down*

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...aaaand then they b***h because they didnt want sex after all. So why exactly you are telling men that, now? Decide on one version please, and stick with it maybe?

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Men say the same thing..so please let us have me time to just veg

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah guys should just say if they want just sex instead of stringing a woman along and lying to them. The same goes both ways!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know my hubby has my back and I have his too. That’s one thing that is involved in a partnership.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't watch porn. It bores me because of the bad acting and same old story line. I have my porn in my head 😎

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That sounds more like a criticism of women than men. If you know something, don't pretend you don't, that's manipulative.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t think this one is necessary. Just stick with size doesn’t matter. How would some women feel if a man said the breasts are a nice size but the sagginess is no good.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have never understood this one. I detest myself but I absolutely love my hubby, kids, family and friends etc. So I do not agree.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh great. So 'no' is the opposite of no? STOP SAYING THINGS YOU DON'T MEAN! That is what confuses other people and keeps perpetuating the stereotype of women saying no when they mean yes. What a rotten advice this is.

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