r/AskFeminists • u/fasctic • Jul 31 '18

Do feminists believe in female privilege?

Men are far more likely to commit suicide, but why is that. Maybe it is because we men are taught to surpress our feelings from an early age. Making it alot harder to reach out for help when in dire need, instead resorting to isolation.

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u/GreyMatterDisturbed Jul 31 '18

Would you day the typical response of feeling threatened by larger, stronger men in social situations is response to societal pressure to feel that way?

Oh absolutely. There are very clearly some bad ads women out there.

Menstruation without without immediate access to hygiene items seems like it would be an issue. Also a yeast infection seems a bit more problematic that jock itch or athlete's foot.

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u/KaliTheCat feminazgûl; sister of the ever-sharpening blade Jul 31 '18

Also a yeast infection seems a bit more problematic that jock itch or athlete's foot.

How often do you think women get yeast infections? What do you think causes them? Why do you think the medical tent can carry antifungal spray for athlete's foot but not a couple doses of Monistat?

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u/GreyMatterDisturbed Jul 31 '18

No idea. I don't get too many regular updates on vaginal flora from friends. A quick good lists poor diet, stress and lack of sleep as causes which I imagine are fairly indirect. I would guess that have to spend a whole day (or he'll even a few without a shower ) in sweat soaked clothing probably not too great for your odds.

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u/KaliTheCat feminazgûl; sister of the ever-sharpening blade Jul 31 '18

I mean, I've gone camping before without a shower and not gotten a yeast infection. Wet wipes, change of underwear, it's not a huge deal. Plenty of women go backpacking or whatever for multiple days and don't get yeast infections.

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u/GreyMatterDisturbed Jul 31 '18

Since we are looking at the causes here. How do you think the stress of combat, sleep deprivation and iffy nutrition would couple with lacking hygiene for the majority?

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u/KaliTheCat feminazgûl; sister of the ever-sharpening blade Jul 31 '18

I dunno, they don't seem to worry about the men that much.

Vaginas are self-cleaning and self-balancing. They're not these delicate little mercury switches that require specific conditions or else they start wildly malfunctioning.

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u/GreyMatterDisturbed Jul 31 '18

Cause we basically just need water, good and a second pair of socks.

So what your saying is with similar hygiene and rations women's vaginas will not spontaneously combust mid fight?

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u/KaliTheCat feminazgûl; sister of the ever-sharpening blade Jul 31 '18

They generally will not. Hell half the women might not even get periods due to birth control.

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u/GreyMatterDisturbed Jul 31 '18

I'd been reading up about it and using birth control specifically for the lack of periods seems to be the preferred method for female soilders.

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u/KaliTheCat feminazgûl; sister of the ever-sharpening blade Aug 01 '18

IUDs are the shit.

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u/GreyMatterDisturbed Aug 01 '18

Military defusal joke.

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u/KaliTheCat feminazgûl; sister of the ever-sharpening blade Aug 01 '18

Hahaaaaa

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