Being a woman is all it’s cracked up to be.
We get to enjoy girly things, like sundresses, flowers, and the beauty aisles at Sephora. And we can channel our inner Elle Woods to challenge anyone who says that you can’t be girly and full of depth.
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Being a woman also comes with simple pleasures in life that most men won’t get to experience, like rubbing your freshly-shaved legs on your sheets or taking off your bra after a long day.
Here, come feel light and airy with this list of 19 small wholesome pleasures women love.
A nap after being out in the sun
Ah, this gives all the best feels. Your skin is all warm to the touch and you feel lazy like a cat as you stretch out your legs and then curl into the best nap.
Freshly laundered sheets and comforter with freshly shaved and moisturized legs
“It’s such a soft, comfy feeling. Bonus points if I’ve just had a pedicure, too, so I can rub my feet together while I’m all snuggled up. (It’s like a weird grasshopper move and I have no idea why I do it but it’s soothing to me as I’m falling asleep.)” – u/ imthat
Waking up to sunshine coming through your windows on the weekend
It’s like scoring a really good BOGO deal — you get two for the price of one: a Saturday and warm, bright sunshine. It just wouldn’t feel the same if the day was cloudy.
Warm blankets fresh from the laundry or heated blankets
“Putting a heated blanket under my sheets, and turning it on while I’m getting ready for bed. I can’t tell you how much I look forward to snuggling into that delicious warmth!” -u/ IntelligentSpirit249
A long, uninterrupted shower
When you don’t have time for a bubble bath dressed to the nines with candles, this is the next best thing. You can stay as long as you want and use as much hot water without someone banging on the door.
Just being left alone for a significant length of time
“I took it for granted and often felt lonely when I was last single, but in retrospect, I wish for some of that time back. I always feel like I’m ‘on the clock’ so to speak.” – u/ katieleehaw
Taking that first swig of ice-cold water at 3 am
We can practically feel the chill now. It’s just what you need to quench your thirst in the middle of the night.
Or, when you went into bed after a night of drinking and need to ensure that you feel okay in the morning.
That feeling when you can just sit and relax after a long exhausting day at school
“Sometimes I take a nap or have a shower then finish off some homework in calm conditions. It really helps my grades and relaxes me and self-care is so important!!” – u/ theoncel3r
When you satisfy a food craving that you’re having during your period
Whether it be chocolate, ice cream, or your favorite fast food place, there are just so many foods to choose from when your hormones are running wild.
Finally getting your hands (mouth) on it is like scratching an itch.
Breakfast in bed and snuggling up with your dogs watching TV
“Sometimes right after he wakes up he will press his forehead into my face and just be really close, it’s the most heartwarming thing in the world and I live for it.” – u/ neveraftet
When painkillers finally kick in and period cramping STOPS
After being in pain for hours, relief is just what the doctor ordered.
The best kind of pain relievers are the ones that make you a little drowsy so you can fall into a deep sleep.
Lighting a candle and/or incense
“It hits almost every sense. I light them all over the apartment too when I’m feeling really low. Feels special.” – u/ fill_the_birdfeeder . So many scents go perfectly with different seasons, such as pumpkin spice and crisp apple in the fall. Ahh.
Taking your heels off after a long night of clubbing
Heels may look cute, but they’re not meant to be worn the whole night. The feeling of relief is unmatched when you go barefoot or wear the pair of flip-flops that you packed in your purse.
The first sip of an ice-cold drink on a hot day
“The first sip of a cane-sugar bottle of fizzy Coca Cola on a 90 degree day whilst laying in the sun…. I just want that first sip not the rest of the bottle though….” – u/ bipolarbyproxy
Sleeping in
After a long, hard week of work, the thing most people look forward to most is sleeping in. It’s a chance to recharge your batteries and usually means that you can stay up a little later the night before.
Actual mental relaxation
“Where your brain is so clear that you don’t feel anxious, give a [expletive], or let anything interrupt your sleeping/eating habits. Pure bliss in simplicity.” -u/deleted, The moment is fleeting, yes, but so nice when it happens.
The pleasure of not rushing anywhere
There’s no meeting to run to, or the usual hustle and bustle.
Usually, this kind of freedom takes place on the weekend. You’re able to forget about work and devote yourself completely to relaxation.
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich on the beach after a good swim
“And eating it when your stomach tells you you’re hungry because you never know the time on the beach.” -u/ csanturio . There must be a scientific explanation that explains why sandwiches and swimming go so well together.
Taking off your bra
You knew it was coming! This is, hands down, one of the best feelings on the list.
It feels so good to let the girls down after restraining them in boob jail all day. Also amazing: not having to wear a bra since you’ll be at home all day.
H/T: Reddit
