“The number of sexual partners I’ve had.

Reap the benefits, babe.”

Their secrets ranged from pretty harsh to very valid, but above all, extremely eye-opening.

Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kim Cattrall in "Sex and the City"

Note: Some submissions include topics of sexual assault.

kindly proceed with caution.

“I do not share really private, explicit things about my partner and I with my friends.

Janelle James in "Abbott Elementary"

It’s private and intimate for a reason, and should be kept as such unless discussed.”

I keep it between my partner and I."

keetawnandon

2.

A person holds another's hand in a comforting manner while seated on a couch

“We treat men with kid gloves.

So, we end up coddling all men for our own protection.”

christonacracker

3.

Two pairs of feet entwined on a bed, covered in a blanket, suggesting a cozy and intimate moment

“We are just as gross (if not GROSSER) than you are.

From letting huge farts rip and giggling to staring at period clots, yeah…we be nasty.

We’re just better at hiding it and cleaning up the evidence.

A person with curly hair fastens a bra in front of a bathroom mirror, smiling at their reflection

;)”

morgan_le_slay

4.

“Im a straight woman, and I think all dicks are ugly.

Even if I like you a lot, its just not exciting to look at.

Two people embracing intimately on a bed, wearing undergarments. Room has shelves and items in the background

panda_13

5. kittitude

6.

I do it because it feels like putting on armor, another layer of protection against being vulnerable.

nicolettexiv

7.

A woman and a man are in a kitchen, listening and talking to a person whose back is turned towards the camera. The atmosphere appears to be serious

“I dont wash my bras as regularly as I should.”

u/chantaljanex

8.

“How much I actually cry.

A mother in a hospital gown lovingly holds her newborn baby

I can think just fine, thank you my eyes are just leaking.”

u/ihatewhitepaint

9. u/CheshireCharade

10.

This way, they can pretend they’re having it with someone else.”

Person in a white sleeveless top examining their armpit hair and making a grimacing facial expression

u/Oktapooose

11.

“I kinda wish I lived in the fifties because I really like taking care of people.

I have so much love to give, and I’d make a kickass house wife/stay-at-home mom.

I’m not saying anything about gender roles whatsoever, just that the lifestyle would personally suit me.”

u/bwaffled

12.

“How insecure I can be, my self-doubt, and how much I care.

In my past, men dont handle my sensitivity very well.”

u/Whoneedsyou

13.

“How much I compare their actions to those of my father.

If I see something too similar, it raises a red flag for me.

I’m married to a great man who is the opposite of my dad.

u/KatilynKat

14.

“Sometimes I just cant orgasm.

So, I will exaggerate a bit and constrict my vaginal muscles to simulate an orgasm.

I dont consider it faking, and if they ask me outright, I will be honest with them.

I just see it as bending the truth for their benefit.”

u/markaydee

15.

“Some of mysexual fantasies.

“Giving birth to my son felt great.

There was pain, especially during labor (hella pain).

But the actual pushing part felt amazing despite also hurting a bit.

I dont think most people understand, especially men.

u/Ambarussa

17.

“My ‘number.’

Rather than care who came before you, care that I leveled up aggressively.

Would you rather be the first guy I fucked, or the last?

for whoever taught you THAT move.”

u/kritycat

18.

“I dont tell them my real body count.

His was higher, by the way.

I’m talking about the stray hairs on our chin, nipples, and butt. "

isaura844

Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.