“Never, ever, ever, ever wash INSIDE the actual vagina as its self cleaning.”
Note: This post contains mentions of disordered eating.
Recently, Iaskedwomen in theBuzzFeed Communityabout habits, products, etc.
Here are all of the things they said they’re tired of seeing:
1.
“To keep track of the amount of calories that you’re eating every day to stay ‘healthy.’
rattymarshmello
Anonymous
3.
“This one is for the millennials: ‘If you’re feeling hungry, just drink water.'”
Not very effective.”
“Any fad diets like keto, Atkins, sugar-free, etc.
with the sole purpose being to lose weight.
“Avoiding sugar altogether.
Years ago, I was very heavy.
I tried denying myself completely and then would binge, especially on sweets.
“To stop eating.
That’s how I ended up in the ER.”
coylealy
8.
It’s SO BAD to do, even just once.
morgan_le_slay
9.
“‘Suck in your stomach all the time to keep the muscles tight and makes your waist smaller.’
That actually messes up core muscles and cause your ribs to expand which makes your waist line wider.”
“Constantly sucking in your stomach and engaging your core!
I was told to do this from a young age.
But it can actually destroy your pelvic floor!
Your muscles aren’t meant to constantly be contracted, and it can cause hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction.
It’s called ‘hourglass syndrome.'”
“Happened to me and yikes!
It’s very painful.
PSA to all ladies (and anyone who does this!)
out there: hey let your bellies relax and hang if they have to.
No ideal is worth destroying your body for.”
“Saying ‘thank you’ when people say you’ve lost weight, especially after being sick/unwell.”
“Wearing makeup to appear ‘professional.’
ivocat
14.
“Wearing a full face of makeup was pressed on to me at a young age.
My grandmother would visit and always bring more, or ask me what makeup I needed.
It made me feel really ugly.
My natural beauty was never spoken about so I assumed I desperately needed that makeup.”
problematik
“Same here, except its my mom.
(asked innocently after I have a full face on).”
emcee23
“Man, I need to give my mom a big hug.
shannonmiz
“This makes me sad.
And then I thought, ‘Why should she cover it up?’
Show that face!!”
keepintabs
15.
I had TERRIBLE acne around my chin when I was in my late teens.
I kept piling on more concealer and foundation to cover it up and was using medicated cream.
Finally, I just decided to go completely without makeup for a few weeks and see what happened.
I looked like crap for a bit but, magically, it cleared up!
It’s been 20 years and I have never used foundation again.
The scarring calmed down within a year or so.
I love that woman.”
“I have horrible acne; it started when I was 8 and is still ongoing.
She also told me to not use sunscreen.
My mom believed her (because doctors always know best).
And I still have both the acne and the ugly scars.”
sperkeles
18.“Tanning!
Getting a ‘base tan’ before going on vacation.
Seems so stupid to me now, but it was so widely accepted.”
“Harsh exfoliants and astringents for oily skin.
In the 35 years since, I only use gentle cleansers and moisturizers.”
satitus9
20.
“‘Manicures help keep your nails healthy.‘Nope.
The buffing weakens my nails, and they break much more easily after a manicure.
I havent used fingernail polish in about a decade, and my nails are strong and gorgeous.
I rarely have breakages.”
chaicat
21.
“Using all of those specialty face cleansers and extra products.
Just doing that cleared up almost all of my acne issues and saves so much time and money.
“Being told to ‘harden up’ my nipples before giving birth.
Apparently, some people pinch and rub the nipples to callous them so breastfeeding doesn’t hurt.
It sounded fishy to me so I did some research, and yeah, that’s not necessary.
forever…”
25.
Perfumed products near your sensitive parts are a no-no and 2.)
Marketing is so cruel, and I feel bad for those who didnt have that information.”
angrycoyote45
26.
“Anything which has ‘detox’ on the packaging.”
ashdjas
27.
“Any of those ‘PH Balanced’ wipes or soaps for your genital area.
Like, vaginas are self cleaning.
That shit is a scam.”
that would not look nice.
I learned four years ago that it was a lie.
I have slept uncomfortably, which I had normalized due to that.
I now sleep without a bra, and man, I felt like I missed out on that.”
“Having a million clothes, shoes, handbags, etc.
My mom and sis are always saying, ‘You need a fill-in-the-blank.’
Without realizing it, I have long been a ‘capsule wardrobe’ person.
It saves SO much money.”
I’m sitting comfortably and still get compliments on my clothes on a fairly regular basis.”
And finally,
30.
I’m not gonna do that shit anymore.
I’m always told by men I’m sooo angry.
I’m just not gonna lie down and listen to your bollocks.
Some men honestly have never had a women speak up to or against them.
I love telling them what’s what.”
“Being friendly to men who make you uncomfortable.
If they’re not violent, they will think it’s ok.
If they are, they will think you won’t fight back/protect yourself.”
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and clarity.
