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Lainey Molnar is an artist that explores topics of masculinity and femininity in honest and empowering comics. In her illustrations, she talks about body image, stereotypes, motherhood, freedom of choice and many other resonating themes that many people, especially women, can relate to. 

Scroll down for some candid illustrations. Lainey's work has been featured on Bored Panda before, so if you'd like to see the previous parts, make sure to click here, here, here and here.

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Bored Panda reached out to Lainey again to get to know more about her creative process. We asked her where she gets inspiration and motivation for her work. The artist replied that besides getting inspired by her own experience as a woman, she also follows a variety of content creators from psychologists, spiritual pages, body-positive influencers, mom influencers, and other inspiring people to "understand more about matters thousands or even millions of women go through."

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    Chucky Cheezburger
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep...My wife was going somewhere (can't remember, its been awhile.) Anyway, she was putting on makeup and doing her hair and such, and I ask her why. She said that since she has been working from home, she kinda misses getting "made up" ( not that she needs it. I think shes fine in sweats and her hair rolled in a bun) and it makes feel good...she was doing it for herself and not anyone else. I just always thought it was a chore that she would rather not deal with.

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    Since the majority of Lainey's illustrations are about women, we got curious whether she receives some feedback from men that are following her on social media. The artist replied that only 5% of her audience is men and she has experienced two kinds of interactions with them on different ends of a spectrum. "Some men are really warm and kind and express their support and understanding, ask about what they can do better, or tell me that they are having conversations about the topics I bring up with their families or friends. On the other hand, unfortunately, the majority of comments and messages from men are deeply misogynistic or they are trying to force aggressive arguments. Nothing I engage in, we are clearly not on the same page."

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    Lainey revealed that she receives countless requests from teachers from all over the world to get permission to print out her illustrations for their classrooms, which shows that this medium seems to express a message very well.

    The artist shared that if all goes well, she's going to start writing her book very soon! "Besides being an illustrator and content creator I’m also an author (my first book came out in my native Hungarian in 2014) and it’s time to share my story along with drawings and the wisdom I picked up about womanhood over the years!"

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    Asriel Dreemurr
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I honestly don’t get why people got so upset over Ariel’s casting. The only part of her racial identity that has significance in the story is the fact that she’s a mermaid. I guess it could be a nostalgia thing but honestly you’d be better off sticking to the original in that case.

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    Asriel Dreemurr
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The secret is to just run from these people. Edit just to clarify that I don’t condone this in any way, just saying that it seems like it could very easily become dangerous here. Secondary edit: By not condoning this I was referring to the dude's behaviour

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    LongCoolWomanInABlackDress
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now at 42 I wear all the dresses I wouldn't have before. And I feel fabulous, better than ever!

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    Bonesko
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are we taught to not go out alone, or put your keys between your knuckles like a B rated Wolverine, etc etc....yet there is little discussion about consent?!

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    Penny Tent (she/her)
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly! Whatever you need to do to get by! (Or even just whatever you need to do to feel good).

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    Asriel Dreemurr
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same for masculinity! I’m a trans guy who likes wearing dresses and skirts sometimes and that makes me no less of a guy. It just makes me one who has a slightly more feminine gender expression.

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    CrunChewy McSandybutt
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I draw a lot of portraits and one of my favorite things about it is seeing the different ways people can be beautiful.

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    Bleble BlebleBla
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can someone remove this Sarah Elizabeth and her/his.\/their blatant scam promotion? (I reported it twice already)

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    Kirsten Kerkhof
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If Aphrodite can have belly rolls and still be the most beautiful goddess, I can too!

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    Tamra
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That man has mental problems. Too much money and fame and no damn sense. And it's "defcon", dumbass.

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    Poeha
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Neh those who do better are also fun. My sis does better with everything, also plants. She gave me a plastic plant. I still didn't kill it.

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    Sedona
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never considered myself beautiful but I was okay with my face. That is until I started studying online and seeing myself in the little window on my computer made me look up plastic surgeons in my area...

    a_smol_berry
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is the top right a cleft lip? Pardon spelling, and the fact I don’t know much about the subject.

    Raccoon Toppen
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My best guess is yes, that's what the artist intended. It looks like a cleft lip that's been surgically repaired

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    anonymousbisexual
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always had some insecurities about my big lips. To put it in perspective, my lips are like the first picture of the comic. It makes me feel weird. And people have even asked me if I got some work done. I haven't. They're just like that.

    Jp@nda
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure that means people are jealous, i have bigger than standard lips too and my sister's used to make fun of me. I've always loved them and now they tell me that they wish they had them. Work whatever you got. It's confidence that's attractive

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    v3lv3t_v10l3t
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes, I have this rare moment when i dont find myself cringing in the mirror all the time and I say: hey, shawty kinda cute today. But when its not those days...eh. Just a face in a sea of millions..a weirdly cute face.

    Black Cat
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sedona I bet that you are beautiful society will always want more be you not a cover girl

    water
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Noooo!! Don’t do it Sedona! Seeing yourself in the little window while looking at all those other girls who have the “perfect “ face is the worst way to see YOURSELF. See yourself when you’re laughing or crying and see how beautiful it is that you can laugh and cry. Look at your face when you’re happy and smiling and look at it when you’re sad. It’s YOUR face it’s for YOU. Not for anyone else to cut up or judge. You’re beautiful!!

    Mountainslady1
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The second white girl pic reminds me of my constant runny nose due to my allergies.

    Sky Hicks
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Idk if the top right frame is supposed to be a scar or a corrected cleft palate or what, either way I'm not sure how much genetics would be at play. In a cleft palate, absolutely, but who's drawing what that looks like originally?

    Tinderella
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There’s always juvederm and Botox if you don’t like your lips.

    Atomic Playz
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 2nd iant genetics, not saying its bad. Its just a scar, tells a story :)

    Yaa Owusu
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    we don't want thin lips or nose, thanks.

    Eris Kallisti
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why not? As long as they still work for smelling and talking, what difference does it make?

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    D. Pitbull
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ahh... Lelo... the sex toys that, with one look you know... maaaybe you don't need the Rolls-Royce of vibrators... (seriously. Crazy. Craaaazy overpriced).

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    2picklesinabun
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a female, no it doesn't. WE ALL just need to remember that it isn't realistic. I don't need porn to be politically correct.

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