It's Good to be a Woman

Childbirth

While perhaps some of the consequences of being able to give birth aren’t generally seen as a positive(weight gain, stretch marks, depression), I’m told the experience is worth it and you’ll never understand that sort of love until you’ve had a child of your own. I don’t even know if I’ll ever have kids, but knowing that I can is pretty cool.

High Heels

Only drag queens and women get the luxury of wearing sexy stilettos. High heels make you feel pretty and they make your legs look better. They also lead to bunions and foot problems, but fashion can be painful. It’s worth it.

Bubble Baths

Sure, guys can take baths and even use bath salts and foams, but big, fluffy bubbles are just a bit feminine for most men. For me, it’s a nightly ritual that includes a girly magazine and maybe a cup of tea (champagne if I’m going out). Another reason I love being a woman.

Free Drinks

I’m not sure why, but men seem to buy random women drinks a lot more than women buy random men drinks. It’s kind of fun to know that you and your girlfriend can go to Happy Hour and just because you’ve got boobs, you’re likely to get a free drink. Excellent.

Spanx

You may use pantyhose or a girdle, the cult favorite SPANX or any other figure smoothing undergarment to conceal unsightly bulges. Whatever you use, the fact is we can! We are women and we can go right to the lingerie department and buy tight little body hugging under-pinnings to smooth and flatter our figures. YEAH!

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Handbags

I know some men think they can get away with carrying a man-purse, but it just looks goofy to me. Being a woman means I can carry a gorgeous handbag every day. I can change purses daily with each outfit, and somehow justify spending more than I make in 2 weeks on one bag.

Make-Up

This is a big one for  me. I love the fact that when I have a zit, I can use a little cover up and things are better in 2 minutes. If I have only slept 3 hours and drank a gallon of vodka the night before, a little blush, mascara, lipgloss and cover up and I’m ready to go. Men who wear make-up are either transvestites or wanna be rockstars. Gene Simmons and David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust are exempt. Pete Wentz looks stupid.

Manicures and Pedicures

I know some men get regular manicures and pedicures, but you rarely see them getting sparkly pink toes with a flower or silk wraps and a paraffin wax treatment. I’m all for men removing that hard, Barney Rubble layer of callus on the bottom of their feet, but no nail polish allowed. That means you too, Mr. Emo with the black nails.

Jewelry

When women wear diamonds and gold, they look sophisticated and rich. When men do, they look ghetto or like one of the Gotti boys from New Jersey. It’s just a fact. A nice watch for men is fine, but lots of chains and rings and you’re suddenly Flavor Flav. But, for women, the bigger the better!

Chivalry

Who says chivalry is dead? The great thing about being a woman is the chivalry is can bring out in a few good men. Walk down the street with an armful of groceries and you’ll likely find a generous man offering to open your door or give you a hand. Is it raining cats and dogs? Maybe you’ll find a gentleman with an umbrella to duck under for cover.