Men can be wonderful, but sometimes, their ideas about women are hilariously off the mark. Whether it’s about anatomy, emotions, or just everyday life, these misconceptions are so wild, you won’t know whether to laugh or cringe.
Let’s dive into 15 of the dumbest things men have actually believed about women, as shared by women on Reddit.
“A classmate told me catcalling is actually good and men should do it more because ‘there’s probably one woman out there who secretly likes it.’ He then said if it were him, he would feel flattered… false equivalence is a real thing.”
Embed from Getty ImagesSomeone needs to tell this guy that catcalling isn’t a compliment. And no, just because he might like it doesn’t mean we do. Next!
“My ex-husband didn’t realize that tampons had ‘sizes’ corresponding to blood flow. He honestly believed the sizes were based on the size of the vagina.”
Embed from Getty ImagesWow, just wow. Imagine thinking that tampons are custom-fitted like shoes. Worry less about vagina size and more about blood flow.
“Had a friend in high school who thought that human eggs were around the same size as chicken eggs.”
Embed from Getty ImagesCan you picture laying an egg the size of a chicken’s? We can’t either. Biology class definitely failed this guy.
“When we were teenagers, my friend’s boyfriend thought all girls had their periods on the 28th of the month. Every girl in the world at the same time.”
Embed from Getty ImagesIf only syncing up our periods were that simple. He thought the menstrual cycle was more like a calendar event!
“One man admitted in the Reddit thread: “When I was even younger I thought all women had to get their stomachs open to give birth.”
Embed from Getty ImagesC-sections for everyone? Nope! He was genuinely surprised to learn that natural childbirth exists.
“That every decision we make is about attracting a man. We’re human beings with a whole range of motives and thought processes.”
Embed from Getty ImagesSurprise! Not everything women do revolves around men.
“I had a boyfriend that genuinely believed that women only had two holes… One for poo and one for EVERYTHING else. He literally freaked out when I had a wee while wearing a tampon.”
Embed from Getty ImagesA lesson in basic anatomy was clearly needed here. Yes, there are three holes, and no, tampons don’t block pee.
“My ex legitimately thought I could control the sex of the baby via sexual position at conception or eating certain foods.”
Embed from Getty ImagesIf only it were that easy. But as it is, the sex of your child is not something that can be predetermined at the time of natural conception.
“Periods are painless. We all overreact.”
Embed from Getty ImagesAh, yes, the classic “it’s all in your head” argument. Tell that to the heating pad, the chocolate stash, and the tears of every menstruating person ever.
“That women’s vaginas can become ‘loose’ if they have too many sexual partners.”
Embed from Getty ImagesNope, that’s not how it works. Vaginas don’t have a mileage counter, guys. Please stop spreading this myth.
“That if you tell a woman to ‘calm down’… she’ll calm down.”
Embed from Getty ImagesIn what world has that phrase ever worked? Pro tip: telling someone to calm down has the exact opposite effect and I imagine this applies to both men and women.
“That women don’t like nice/good guys.”
Embed from Getty ImagesOh, we do like nice guys. We just don’t like guys who think being nice entitles them to anything. Being nice is the bare minimum.
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“To this day I still get told by men that I should be used to period cramps as I have them monthly.”
Embed from Getty ImagesAs if enduring physical pain monthly somehow makes it any less painful.
“My friend who was pregnant (her and husband were in their late 20’s) told me her husband said they couldn’t have sex while she was pregnant because there wouldn’t be enough room for the second baby if they got pregnant again before she gave birth… yup, he actually said that.”
Embed from Getty ImagesThis guy might need a refresher on how pregnancy works.
“A guy I know attempted to say that PMS was more socially constructed than an actual result of hormone changes.”
This is what happens when men think they know more about women’s bodies than women themselves.
