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Back in 2017, a survey from the Pew Research Center – a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world – established that the majority of Americans believe that men and women are notably distinct in several things: how they express their feelings, their physical abilities, hobbies and personal interests, and their approaches to parenting.
Now, in reality, this shouldn't have come as a surprise. Although men and women come from the same planet – and not from Mars and Venus like many like to quote – we’re still pretty different. However, what sucks is that a bunch of those differences get influenced by our pretty toxic society. So, thanks to Reddit and its diverse content, today we're going to learn about the ‘womanly’ activities that men should definitely start practicing.
“What’s a women’s thing men should absolutely start doing?” – this internet user turned to one of Reddit’s most informative and thought-provoking communities, asking its members to list some stereotypically womanlike things men should totally start doing. The thread managed to garner over 34K upvotes in just the span of a week, as well as 22.5K comments containing some superb suggestions.
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#2
I (man) started carrying a ~~purse~~ satchel years ago and never looked backed. I’m a new man. Breath stinky? Boom here’s some gum. Headache? Boom here’s a pill. Phone dead? Boom here’s a charger. My little bag carries so much and has saved me so many times!
#3
Not assuming that kindness and courtesy is sexual or romantic attraction.
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago (edited)
Yeah, no sh*t. My boss telling me to be nicer to coworkers does NOT mean I’ve suddenly developed a desire to have s3x with you, EDDIE. Edit: aww thanks guys
#4
Don't make fun of your guy friends for being vulnerable or if they were a victim of something normally a woman would be a victim of.
Like when a female teacher has sex with a male student, don't say the kid is lucky. Be as disgusted as you would if it was the other way around.
#5
Pee sitting down so there isn't p**s all over the toilet seat, floor, wall, etc
SaneMinotaur (she/her) 2 years ago
I wonder why this got downvoted? It makes a valid point. I'm glad my husband aims properly, it's gross when people don't, and some women make a mess too.
#6
Wash their hands after they pee.
Chucky Cheezburger 2 years ago
Me too. I'd rather not get grease,dirt and who knows what else on my junk.
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StrangeOne 2 years ago
This is why I'm apprehensive shaking anyone's hands. Some women don't wash their hands, either. An alarming amount.
Elaine Harley 2 years ago
Exactly. And if the clown here claiming urine is antiseptic clearly has no concept of why a urinalysis is performed. 🤦♀️
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Phobrek Taz 2 years ago
For Dexter and anyone else not getting it: the groin/undercarriage area is a bacterial funhouse. Urine is comparatively harmless to the germs coating your fingers if you're using said fingers to whip out/hold your genitalia. Sweat, gas, microscopic fecal matter, all given a dark, enclosed, warm place to fester. This is all before you even consider the circumstances of any given bathroom. It's not rocket science, it's pretty basic health.
Some rando dude 2 years ago
Funny how a lot of these can be things HUMANS should do instead of men. I don't know what men THESE women are hanging around.
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CalmAndCollected 2 years ago
I don't think this is a male/ female thing. It's an intelligent/ unintelligent thing. Wash your hands
Just Another Girl 2 years ago
My brother’s 40 YEAR OLD friend said “Dude, you’re telling me you wash your hands EVERY time you pee?” Ewwwwwwww.
Sharon Peters 2 years ago
Dexter proudly does not wash his hands. Dexter is gross. Don't be a Dexter. P.S. men have to touch their bits, women use tissue as a barrier. Bonus points to the men (and women) who wash before (and after!) going to the bathroom
Tim Fountain 2 years ago
Do women know that men don't actually need to touch their tool or the surrounding area when pointing Percy at the porcelain? I do wash my hands, mainly because I have touched door handles etc.
Ozymandias73 2 years ago
I always cringe when I'm in a public restroom and I see dudes leave without washing their hands. I'm at the sink washing mine and they finish then just leave. I'm thinking to myself "that's f'n GROSS!"
Philly Bob 2 years ago
ALWAYS wash your hands after using the can! I've worked in restaurants and the stuff you see, more from the patrons than anything but freakin' hell!
Gary Davidson 2 years ago
I've talked to some women who claim the women's restrooms are dirtier than the men's...and there are a LOT of women who don't wash their hands either. Not that that should be any excuse, but people in general should wash their hands after using the bathroom.
Matt Ronald Slater 2 years ago
Why is this not number one? For God's sake DO THAT! REGARDLESS OF GENDER! We all have germs.
Skeeter McClusky 2 years ago
I wash my junk in the morning, and then I'm good for the rest of the day. Much more efficient that way. Instead, I suggest washing your hands BEFORE you pee. Be courteous to your partner, should they be feeling generous later.
InvincibleRodent 2 years ago (edited)
My desk has a view of the entrance of the office, which is right by the bathrooms- if the door is open, I have a direct view of the men's room. When I was first introduced to my boss, I gleefully shook his hand, and sat back down to work- twenty minutes later, I watched him get up, go to the bathroom, flush, and as he returned to his office, he walked straight by the sink without as much as looking at it. Needless to say, I immediately got up to go wash my hands. He has since then done the exact same thing every single time I've seen him go. Some people are just disgusting.
Micha Yehudi 2 years ago
I (man) am constantly horrified by the many many men who do not wash they hand
Joshua Russell 2 years ago
I work in a warehouse with about 200 people, roughly 70% of them male, and have seen that about 95% of the time my fellow men actually do wash their hands afterward. As do I, every time, including when I'm at home.
David M Kerr 2 years ago
My wife tells me that a lot of women do not wash their hands in public restrooms either!
Arcady Royzen 2 years ago
you know the saying " every man's hand you shake had a d**k in it?" it is quite true LOL
Remi (He/Him) 2 years ago
Washing your hands after if the only drying option is the air dryer aka virus slingshot would mean a big nope for me. Still would go for a hand sanitizer or stealing paper from a stall to make a wash, but if the options are no wash or wash with the viral aerosol machine called hand dryer, I'll skip the wash thx
zak 2 years ago
Honestly, that's pretty gross. You realize there are germs on all 3 of those things, right? Plus, if you're still in the stall when you flush (since most public toilets I've seen don't have seat lids) you're getting germs literally sprayed all over you in tiny aerosol droplets. You're also touching the door handles that other people with dirty hands have touched.
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Metalhead Turtle 🇺🇦 2 years ago (edited)
I feel like there's so much wrong with every comment you've made in regards to this post. ... And I'm probably the only one who feels that way, but I felt that I should share how I'm feeling. Edit: fixed punctuation.
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#9
I work in a kitchen full of men and it's quite sad to listen to them tell eachother that they can't cry. Or that they are not supposed to do so.
I don't know who came up with this but I fight that "concept" every chance I get.
As a result, most of them feel safe to share their emotions with me. Even crying.
Hill Branda 2 years ago
It's total BS that men don't cry. Anyone who isn't an emotionless psychopath cries. It's how we deal with overwhelming emotion. To shame someone for showing emotion is ridiculous. It's better to cry now than to snap and attack people later.
#10
Be responsible for themselves and the household just as much as they expect their wife/girlfriend to be, not just be an extra child essentially
No Name 2 years ago
A recent study (I think I saw it on Neuroscience Today a couple weeks ago) suggested that when men don't do their share of household labor, female partners, particularly those with children, find them less attractive because they start viewing them as dependents, and the blurring of wife and mother roles is a major turnoff
#11
I was trying on jeans for work the other day and I found this magical material that stretches but looks like denim. I was gushing over them and my wife laughed and said a lot of women’s jeans use that material and a lot of hers are the same.
Men should discover these jeans!
Edit: A lot of responses are about the inferior quality. Fair enough but I work retail and am constantly squatting to fill shelves etc so I’ll take comfort over durability any day. Especially when I’ve got a bit of an a*s on me, customers don’t need to be walking around the corner and catching a plumber’s crack unexpectedly!
#12
complimenting each other :(
#13
Skin care and applying sunscreen.
Hill Branda 2 years ago
YES! For pasty-a*s people like me, it's essential. The sun damage you received in your youth will come back to bite you in the a*s when you get older (not to mention what that sun damage will do to your appearance over time). Skin cancer is no joke.
#14
My husband never really did pedicures before we met and the fist time I did one for him he was in love with it. I used a scraper to get the dead skin off his heels (he calls them hooves haha) and he was horrified how much came off. He’ll even inspect my work now and say “this toenail is a little jagged do want me to look a mess??” He likes being pampered and I’m happy to do it for him!
#15
Guy here, I'll say use lip balm/chapstick.
Caroline Edink-Koppelaar 2 years ago
a bit of pure old-fashioned vaseline works wonders protecting your lips when they're cracking in cold (freezing) weather... I only ever use it then (and tend to wipe it off again with a wet wash-rag when I'm back inside, cuz otherwise I'll most likely eat if off my lips again without thinking)... making sure you're well-hydrated works wonders for your lips the rest of the year, but with very cold weather they just need that tiny bit extra protection (also, if the corners of your mouth crack & bleed constantly, it might be a sign you've got a food-allergy for certain grains! it's a classic spot to show those allergies)...
#17
Treating yourself. Self care. If that means fishing for a weekend
Go
Self care doesn’t always look the same
#19
Getting checked out by a specialist. There’s a reason colon cancer has a higher mortality rate among men when it’s actually one of the most preventable cancers. The thought of having a colonoscopy done makes them squirm.
#20
I know there are plenty of men who do it already, but I feel like more men should start sewing.
#21
I wish it was viewed as less weird to wear makeup as a man. I'd love to rock some guyliner to make my pretty eyes pop even more
#22
Stretches! Yoga / pilates is dominated by women.
- Better mobility
- Range of motion
- Injury prevention
- Indirectly improves strength
- Prevents joint pain
- Feels good
sofacushionfort 2 years ago
Definitely. Strength + endurance + flexibility are the big three, but only the first two are legacy virtues from caveman days. But be tactful in your search: it wasn’t entirely easy for me to find a yoga class where the women students didn’t mind practicing with men.
#23
Wipe properly
zak 2 years ago (edited)
If they get a skid mark, it means two things. Firstly, they obviously didn't wipe properly, but(t) secondly, they scratched their itchy, dirty b******e through their clothes. So, if the point was to avoid touching their b******e, then they failed anyway lol. *edit* what if I spell it "buttwhole"? 🤔
#25
Separate shampoo, conditioner and body wash
Hill Branda 2 years ago
That is one weird-a*s picture for this post. Did the conditioner commit suicide?
#26
Now that I'm growing my hair out a little longer, didn't know how much I was missing out on not using hair conditioner.
Edit: Since this comment took off I wanted to add, this comment is more of a statement of men not taking care of their hair the way they should. Whatever works for you, keep doing it. Just take care of your beautiful hair.
#27
When you shower, actually wash your body with something that isn’t water.
Dan Holden 2 years ago
Where are y'all finding these men that don't wash themselves? I mean, I've obviously met people in my life (of both sexes) that need to improve their personal hygiene, but I don't think this is a "man issue".
#28
Making an effort to make their home smell nice….the way you clean (taking a shower does not actually clean your shower), washing your bedding with more frequency, buy a few candles, etc… you will feel more relaxed at home and clean sheets are better for your skin/health.
(Pro tip- bath and body works room spray in the bathroom will be a game changer after your morning constitution or before anyone comes over ….or while they are there if you/they ordered the wrong thing on a date and will completely cover the smell of you destroying it in there)
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago
A clean, or at least tidy, home means the occupant(s) take pride in it. Doesn’t matter man or woman, at least give your house a sanitary cleaning once a week, and clean as you go the rest of the time. Wipe counters with clean cloth and cleaning spray, use gritty cleanser to clean toilets, sinks, tubs/showers, vacuum all floors and mop what isn’t covered in carpet (generally kitchen and bath—-after vacuuming them), dust furniture, pictures, TV, etc, and use the vacuum hose to clean upholstery. Wash your dishes and get the moldy food out of the fridge then wipe it down too. You wouldn’t believe how satisfying it is to get your house clean. You also wouldn’t believe how much better a date goes when you bring them t9 a clean house—-a pig sty is a huge turn off, believe me.
#29
Putting a blanket on your lap while you work. It's life changing.
What do you think ?
Lane Bass 2 years ago
I was once told that because I am a man I should never own or even use an umbrella. What sort of asshattery is that?
Solidhog 2 years ago
Learn to survive alone. Learn to cook, wash clothes and iron them. Learn DIY and basic mechanics. How to clean a house. How to repair clothes. I taught my children these skills from an early age because you never know when you need to live alone and cannot rely on others to help you.
PaxScientia 2 years ago
It's funny to see this while also hearing women complain about there not being any "real" men anymore. Some of the items here are legitimate and some are just gender stereotypes. "Wipe properly"? Really? If men were as bad as this list suggests, none of us would ever find partners and the human race would have died out centuries ago.
Some rando dude 2 years ago
Yeah, i didnt understand some of these either.
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Jeya Mackelle 2 years ago (edited)
I like a lot of these, but the cleaning ones really get me. Why would you, as a man attracted to women who own so many perfumes and lotions and products designed to make us smell and look and feel good, not want to put in any effort to do the same? You really think women—your gf, wife, whatever—are going to be attracted or turned on by a stinky a*s, smelly grown, adult man with streak marks in his underwear and dirt-encrusted nails and other nasty stuff? No, you are not manly for not having wiped your butt or for not showering in in a week or never washing your hands or taking care of your down-there area! You are a pansy. Besides, what woman wants to sleep with a guy who has fungus growing on his d**k? Blech! Last sentence is totally for dramatic effect as I don't know anyone with that issue;(
Joe calbery 2 years ago
Wow, have you been hanging around humans? It doesn't really sound like it. Regardless of what you think, plenty of men are meticulous with their hygiene, and I have come across plenty of women who stink to high heaven. Perhaps you are rolling with the wrong crowd. (as if this is a "man problem"...what a joke)
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If this topic reversed the sexes, it wouldn't be published for fear of backlash. Don't give in to this pathetic attempt to further divide us.
Dodo 2 years ago
I kinda think you didn't read it. Most of these were wishing guys could be free to be open and emotional and creative.
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Joe calbery 2 years ago
The ratio of women telling men what to do is far greater than the ratio of men telling women what to do. This Dexter Moncrieff, who seems to be rather unpopular in this thread, has a point. I'd be willing to wager that the vast majority of his down votes came from women. A villain never thinks they are a villain.
Melissa 2 years ago
If that many women are shouting at you, then maybe you're the problem.
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Lane Bass 2 years ago
I was once told that because I am a man I should never own or even use an umbrella. What sort of asshattery is that?
Solidhog 2 years ago
Learn to survive alone. Learn to cook, wash clothes and iron them. Learn DIY and basic mechanics. How to clean a house. How to repair clothes. I taught my children these skills from an early age because you never know when you need to live alone and cannot rely on others to help you.
PaxScientia 2 years ago
It's funny to see this while also hearing women complain about there not being any "real" men anymore. Some of the items here are legitimate and some are just gender stereotypes. "Wipe properly"? Really? If men were as bad as this list suggests, none of us would ever find partners and the human race would have died out centuries ago.
Some rando dude 2 years ago
Yeah, i didnt understand some of these either.
Load More Replies... Jeya Mackelle 2 years ago (edited)
I like a lot of these, but the cleaning ones really get me. Why would you, as a man attracted to women who own so many perfumes and lotions and products designed to make us smell and look and feel good, not want to put in any effort to do the same? You really think women—your gf, wife, whatever—are going to be attracted or turned on by a stinky a*s, smelly grown, adult man with streak marks in his underwear and dirt-encrusted nails and other nasty stuff? No, you are not manly for not having wiped your butt or for not showering in in a week or never washing your hands or taking care of your down-there area! You are a pansy. Besides, what woman wants to sleep with a guy who has fungus growing on his d**k? Blech! Last sentence is totally for dramatic effect as I don't know anyone with that issue;(
Joe calbery 2 years ago
Wow, have you been hanging around humans? It doesn't really sound like it. Regardless of what you think, plenty of men are meticulous with their hygiene, and I have come across plenty of women who stink to high heaven. Perhaps you are rolling with the wrong crowd. (as if this is a "man problem"...what a joke)
Load More Replies... Joe calbery 2 years ago (edited)
If this topic reversed the sexes, it wouldn't be published for fear of backlash. Don't give in to this pathetic attempt to further divide us.
Dodo 2 years ago
I kinda think you didn't read it. Most of these were wishing guys could be free to be open and emotional and creative.
Load More Replies... Joe calbery 2 years ago
The ratio of women telling men what to do is far greater than the ratio of men telling women what to do. This Dexter Moncrieff, who seems to be rather unpopular in this thread, has a point. I'd be willing to wager that the vast majority of his down votes came from women. A villain never thinks they are a villain.
Melissa 2 years ago
If that many women are shouting at you, then maybe you're the problem.
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