Sometimes, we may have no idea how others live or what challenges they face daily until we get close to them.
This was recently highlighted in a Reddit thread that invited men to share what they discovered about women only after getting a girlfriend. Many opened up about the lessons they learned, offering a mix of funny, heartwarming, and insightful stories. If you’re curious, scroll down to explore their experiences and don’t forget to upvote your favorites!
29 Men Reveal Things About Women
#1
East_Ad9968,photogenia / freepik
Women don’t usually have pockets.. just imposters.
RedRangerRedemption:
The best gift I ever gave a partner was secretly taking her favorite sundress during the winter and having a tailor add pockets without her knowing. The look of pure joy on her face the following spring when I handed her something small and said, “Put this in your pocket,” and she discovered the surprise—priceless! It was worth every penny.
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#2
I learned about the constant level of danger they are exposed to and a corresponding vigilance they have to exercise.
#3
Life can often feel like an endless cycle of pain for women. From menstrual cycles and the physical strain of larger breasts to the discomfort of ear piercings, restrictive clothing, and the toll of wearing heels, it’s clear that society often overlooks or dismisses women’s pain. Add to that the challenges of mammograms, IUD insertions, and the frustrating reality of doctors frequently ignoring women’s pain symptoms—it’s as if women’s discomfort is rarely a priority.
Moreover, diseases and conditions that predominantly affect women, such as endometriosis, ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, FND, dysautonomia, and hypermobility, are severely under-researched. This lack of attention only compounds the struggles women face.
EDIT: To clarify for those who may misunderstand—this isn’t about claiming that only women experience pain. Pain is a collective human experience. Yes, men get piercings too, and yes, women can choose not to wear painful clothing or heels. But the reality is that over 80% of women have piercings, compared to only 10-15% of men. This isn’t a competition about who suffers more; it’s about acknowledging the significant and often overlooked pain women endure daily.
If your response is to deflect with “whataboutisms,” you’re missing the point—and, frankly, contributing to the problem. This post isn’t an attack on men or a comparison of pain. It’s a call for empathy and recognition of the unique challenges women face. Instead of making it about yourselves, try to understand and sympathize with the daily struggles women endure. Only then can we foster mutual understanding and compassion.
#4
How many women have faced s*xual a*sault.
For a significant period of my life, I struggled with being overweight, which meant I didn’t date much between the ages of 22 and 27. However, after getting in shape and starting to date more, I was stunned to find that nearly every woman I became close with eventually shared stories of having been assaulted. It was a heartbreaking and eye-opening realization that left me deeply shaken.
It’s disgusting and sad as f**k.
#5
When I was 16, my high school girlfriend (now my wife) and I were intimate while she was on her period. We had only been dating for three months and had recently become sexually active, so her period wasn’t going to stop us. As we got started, something felt off. I gave her a puzzled look, and she suddenly exclaimed, “Oh no, I forgot to take my tampon out!” It was lodged way up there, and she couldn’t get it out herself. She started panicking, dreading the embarrassment of having to go to the hospital to have it removed. In a moment of desperation, she asked me to try to retrieve it.
As I reached in, she began explaining the risks of toxic shock syndrome, which only added to my panic. After what felt like forever, I finally managed to hook the string with two fingers and pulled it out. My hand was covered in period blood, and since I have a mild blood phobia, I was on the verge of passing out. She was laughing through her panicked tears, and once I regained my composure, I couldn’t help but laugh too at the sheer absurdity of the situation. We cleaned up together, and it became one of those unforgettable, oddly bonding moments.
Anyway, I learned about TSS and a lot about v*gina anatomy that day.
M4DM1ND,user16945876 / freepikReport
#6
Clothing sizes are all over the place.
silverbellexo:
Clothing sizes make no sense. She’ll be a small in one store and a large in another, and somehow both will fit her fine, like what?
#7
The time leading up to the period can sometimes be worse than the time on the period.
alc6179:
I wish more men understood this! For most women, PMS is actually more emotionally challenging than the period itself. Personally, I feel a huge sense of relief once my period starts because the surge of estrogen helps ease a lot of the tension and mood swings from the days leading up to it. So, when guys make comments like, “She must be on her period,” I always think, “Nope, you’re just misinformed.” It’s not about the period—it’s about what happens before.
Nguy94,Kiwistocks / freepikReport
#8
How much girls value little gestures and the intent behind doing them. Like my girlfriend would be sleeping, and I would get up to fix the curtains to make sure no sunlight gets to her face. Me getting a little sweet treat for her after I come back from work. These little gestures make her day. But one thing that I am realising only now is how important is the intent behind doing that as well. Did I do it because I had to, or did I do it because I truly love and adore my lovely girlfriend and make a world of difference for her?
psychonut44,rawpixel.com / freepikReport
#9
Women are harassed far more often by men than you see because men don’t tend to do it around other men. Most women who run outside experience being honked or shouted at.
It’s always important to listen to the perspectives of other people. You learn a lot.
chrisdub84,mandriapix / freepikReport
#10
My dad once told me a story about his parents. A few months into their marriage, my grandma was experiencing intense period cramps, as she always did during the first few days. Worried, my grandpa insisted on taking her to a doctor, convinced that something was seriously wrong since she went through this pain every month. Amused, my grandma burst out laughing and explained that it was just her period—completely normal. Despite having 10 sisters, my grandpa had no idea what a period was!
babina88,katemangostar / freepikReport
#11
Bras are far more expensive than I realized.
0110110111,MockupD / freepikReport
#12
When I was single, the bathroom trash can stayed empty for three years. After getting married, I found myself emptying it almost every week. I had no idea how many tiny swabs, wrappers, and other bathroom essentials needed to be thrown away regularly!
#13
Skincare was never on my radar—I used to just splash some water on my face in the morning and call it a day. But now, thanks to her, I’m using sunscreen, moisturizer, hair masks, and cleanser. I’m practically glowing!
#14
You dont have to give her suggestions and solutions to her problems. She just wants to rant.
EidolonRook:
Exactly. I just sit there, nod, throw in a “damn, that’s crazy,” and let her keep going. It’s like she’s been carrying around these huge coils of emotional baggage, and she just needs to unload it. By the end, she looks lighter, feels better—like a weight’s been lifted. Honestly, if she’s being angsty and it’s not just hunger, chances are she just needs to take a hefty emotional dump on you. It’s not always pretty, but if loving her is easy, it’s a small price to pay.
#15
That one woman isn’t a stand-in for all women and that you can’t make sweeping generalizations about how women are or ever women want by knowing one woman intimately.
justnocrazymaker,molesjuny / freepikReport
#16
Period pads are stuck to the underwear, not the body.
Not_Enough_Thyme_:
My now-husband used to think the same. He thought the adhesive was why women shaved around their bikini lines.
BleakCube,RDNE Stock project / pexelsReport
#17
How many s****y dads there were out there. The immaturity is mind boggling.
rileycurran,dikushin / freepikReport
#18
It’s sounds stupid but I learned that endometriosis is NO joke, my ex would sit in the shower and sob and I wouldn’t know what to do.
Doublecheeseburg69,Drazen Zigic / freepikReport
#19
My boyfriend had no idea how tampons worked, so I decided to give him a little lesson. I filled a glass with water and showed him how to use the applicator. The moment the tampon dropped in and expanded, his jaw hit the floor—pure shock and awe! Lol.
butterbat666,gpointstudio / freepikReport
#20
I never realized that when they wrap their hair in a towel after a shower, all of it is actually bundled up in that twist on top of their head. I learned the hard way when I tried to be playful and grabbed the towel by the twist off my girlfriend’s head—only to nearly send her flying. I felt awful. And yes, I’m an idiot.
No_Hat1156,kroshka__nastya / freepikReport
#21
My boyfriend thought I was the only girl who wore hipster panties lol he thought girls only wore thongs.
Lost-Kaleidoscope863,Racool_studio / freepikReport
#22
When women say “It’s FINE”
This is not, under any circumstances, an indication that things are fine.
shuffleup2,kues1 / freepikReport
#23
Emotional connection matters a lot.
CharmingZoe102,romeo22 / freepikReport
#24
I had no idea there were different types of pads—it completely baffled me. Wings, no wings, heavy flow, night, regular… it was like a whole new world. I didn’t even understand what “with wings” meant until she actually showed me.
The first time my ex asked me to buy her pads, I thought it was just a simple choice between brands. But when I got to the store and asked for napkins, the lady pointed to an entire wall of them. I just froze. She laughed, helped me figure it out, and in my panic, I ended up grabbing one of each. Shoutout to that kind stranger—she saved me from what could’ve been the most stressful moment of my life. Lmao.
#25
My bf said the main thing he noticed is how soft I am compared to him. He was baffled and I didn’t know there was such a big difference either.
Wildthorn23,maxlupascu / freepikReport
#26
I found out that there’s a difference between pantyhose, tights, and stockings. I had no idea that there was a difference. I thought there were 3 different names for the same thing. Ha
surveyor2004,Max4e / freepikReport
#27
How different our styles of communications can be.
HeadGullible7082,mego-studio / freepikReport
#28
The acidity of v*ginal discharge. I learned so much the first couple times I did ‘our’ laundry .
Ogrodnick,Photo By: Kaboompics.com / pexelsReport
#29
Guess where I’m taking you works better than where do you want to go.
iFlarexXx,senivpetro / freepik
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