How good it is to be a woman.

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Practically everyone I have asked on reasons why it could be good to be a woman - nobody can come up with very much. There are times when I feel a bit down, and wonder if life for me would have been better to have been born as a man.

I need the replies to make me feel better, so yes, I don't want to exactly argue if it is or isn't good being a woman - I want to feel better about being a woman...so please, no negatives. On a lot of topics I like to argue things, but not on this.

Also, I hate children, so the ability to give life doesn't really please me. But, if you feel it's worth putting that point forward and explaining why, then go ahead.

Thank you.

Also, I don't feel particularly male in the way I think.

Why would you want to be a man? You've no idea how annoying it is to be one.

Would you give me an explanation why? As to answer your question...I don't think I would be happier being a man. But, whenever the subject of whether it's better to be a man or woman is brought up, nobody can think of many, if any reasons why it's good to be a woman.

Women are infinitely better looking

I dunno, you're you. Everyone is different. Just try and be happy you are yourself I guess

There are also benefits to being female when it comes to things like AS and anxiety (yeah I know there are also negatives for both male and female, I'm not for one minute saying woimen have it easier) - ie shyness is often more accepted as being normal/attractive in women

I'd have to know more about you as a person to answer better. And then it probably would have nothing to do with you being female so wouldn't help lol

Think of the good things about being you, whatever sex/gender you are

That's a good point.

I'm just saying that it'd just be nice if I was told by anyone how great it is having women around, apart from the obvious reason of sex. I want to be made to feel good about being a woman, and it seems nobody is able to achieve that. It can't be that hard, surely?

I find this topic funny because just a few moments ago my sister was complaining about being a woman XD

Well that's it...I feel most people have a view that it must suck to be a woman.

Well, one major thing is our parts on the outside being very susceptible to pain. It's extremely embarrassing to get an erection in the middle of a public place. It's very uncomfortable and people look at you weird. I hate the hassle of going to the bathroom to adjust myself when it happens. And when there's no bathroom nearby, or you're in a class, you either deal with the discomfort, or you risk getting caught adjusting yourself which is embarrassing. I might just be easily set off, but that's what I find.

We're more expected to be a certain way. Such as 'tough' or 'manly' which seems to mean an ass hole. Any hint of shyness or difference, you're likely to get bullied. I know this is true for both genders, but it seems to happen more to boys.

One final thing, it's harder to look good as a male. :\

Well, I haven't been woman, but from where I sits it looks like compassion and sympathy are more tolerated. Young guys are under a lot of pressure to be a bit sociopathic: "sympathy and compassion are for p***ies." It seems like that is less for women, though, I'm guessing there's an expectation to be more empathetic which could also be oppressive.

Women are statistically less prone to violence.

I think a a lot of guys see women as a symbol of good things: peace, love, life, compassion, nurturing, and on and on.

And, as someone above mentioned, guys can't get too horny in public. So that's a plus to not being a guy, too. (LOL)

Breasts are almost as awesome as bread dough.

You can play the sexism card.

I wouldn't know, but I've read that men can get an erection from needing to pee, but that getting an erection makes peeing impossible or difficult. (I once had the dubious pleasure of reading a long internet debate about whether or not it is, in fact, utterly impossible.)

Periods are a great excuse to not do stuff, if you're into that kind of thing. (Personally, I'm not.) And you don't have to feel guilty about eating chocolate and gingersnaps.

Hygeine is easier. Not easy, but easier. (Educated guess from what I know of how men's dirty underwear looks vs. how women's looks after the same amount of time or longer.)

If you have the exact right muscle configuration and stuff, it's possible to masturbate without touching yourself or giving many outwardly visible signs (many, but it's probably not totally invisible; I noticed the ability but haven't gone all the way, nor do I intend to ever do so because my morals prohibit it).

You can wear your hair long or short and it's socially acceptable either way. If you can't stand shaving, the places you're not shaving aren't usually visible.

In conclusion, being female is very awesome to those who are of the right mindset to want its advantages. It is of dubious benefit to those with morals who do not also want to give birth. (But BREASTS!! YAY!! Totally worth it.)

Oh, and if you're Jewish, you don't have as many rules to follow.

See? Being a woman is so much better. :\

You can wear a much greater variety of things, guys are straight-jacketed by what they wear (not that I personally care, but it might be an advantage).
Breasts are pretty cool, I certainly like them and DandelionFireworks obviously likes hers!
Generally speaking you don't have to eat as much so that saves money.
Women are in general better at real endurance sports like swimming and long distance running.

I'd be surprised if you really hate children, you probably hate the idea of them, and hate annoying noisy ones which is certainly fair. But its hard to hate someone because they've not yet grown up.

I´ve imagined being a man as easier too. This thread just made me feel a bit better about being a woman. So thank you.

The alternative isn't much better.

I think the children thing is relevant, usually it is much harder for a woman to lose custody than it is for a guy. Even if you don't want children now that is..

Women are more catered to early on in a relationship also during weddings, anniveraries etc (Come on we get down on 1 knee for crying out loud.. and even when we don't we still are statistically the ones to propose)

Women get paid less, but women are also more likely to get employment, get loans from the government to start small businesses, receive spousal support etc. Women are more likely to use their looks to get out of parking tickets.. (VERY RARE but my moms done it once or twice)

Also not really a perk but an option, if a guys brain dead and looks decent he's screwed until he can scrounge up enough money for an opportunity. If a woman looks HALFWAY decent, they can strip to pay for college in a matters of weeks.

Although a LOT of women have self esteem issues, these same ones look better than the majority of men. If a guy is overweight, it can be passable.. but they're generally not seen as attractive. If a guy is skinny, it can work in some cases but its generally not seen as attractive.

If a woman is overweight, they're filled out in the right places (to most men). If a woman is skinny, they can have breasts to fill into a more appealing shape (women are naturally curvier than guys). If a woman is ugly facially, they can be saved by genetics (not hardwork or exercise) to have a naturally appealing body.

Plus while women are more likely to get raped, if a woman's raped, it can be taken seriously, if a guy is raped its "Oh man how was she? Was it good? Dude why are you complaining, she's so hot" or disbelieved altogether.

Also when it comes to sex.. women are able to experience the big O, multiple times, back to back.

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