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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?!

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

    Once over men groping you was like yeh he likes me. Now with deeper thinking I can't believe we accepted it. Wtf are you to touch MY body. Change is good

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

    Can we add "Take your male significant other with you to the doctor so they'll actually believe you about your symptoms"?

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

    Yeah, but I remember when I was 16, this guy, 40's, grabbed my p***y and I was shocked.

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    Catsplay Harry Holmes
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sometimes have a pocket knife with not only self-defense but can also be useful when going for a walk, for example to cut mushrooms in the forest

    Looks like an Angel
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretending to see your friends across the bar and waving at a random stranger as you rush away from the creep who keeps resting his d**k on your knee.

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

    I was repeatedly raped at the age of 10-11 by my best friend. Who was female. No hate to the LGBTQ, but I’m wary around everyone at this point. I’m asexual

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

    Men get excuses from childcare to rape and everything in between

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

    This is so second nature to me, it's been ingrained in my being for so long uts practically part of my personality. Also, when people do bad things to me i check myself to see if part of it wasn't actually my fault. Crazy, I know, but that mindset is really hard to shake after decades of victim-blaming being the norm

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

    I've been groped as a man by women. It's not a gender issue, it's a creep issue

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

    Even back when i considered myself a pure gay male, i actually googled the first thing, i have been touched without asking and not leaving drinks unattended when going out is something everyone with a functioning brain does. Sure it sucks, but that's the sad reality for everyone.

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

    Squeeze my a*s and I guarantee there will be immediate, hostile and violent consequences.

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

    I've been involved Martial Arts for 30 years. Woman self defense isn't real. I've seen black belt woman who have trained for years get completely dominated by a 14 year old boy with a month of training. I've done Chinese MA, boxing and BJJ, this has been universal in all those disciplines. Buy some pepper spray girls and practice with it, also if something happens spray and run, don't try to fight the man, you have no idea what true violence is, don't believe the movies, even trained girls have zero chance against a 200lb man.

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

    Men get attacked in this day and age just as much especially in 3rd world countries. Here we all need self defense. So f**k that picture. Men also get harassed by women. Stalkers, drunk bitches, psycho exes. Exactly. F**k this picture. Men also get touched inappropriately and we don't like it either so f**k off. We also get our drinks spiked because there are plenty of f****d up people in the world. Stop gate keeping and saying only women have this s**t happen to them

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

    Look at the prisons. The male prisons are overcrowded. Which means the men are doing most of the crimes....

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    Dono Wong
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    This is all hyberbole and an extreme version of society - these opinions only reflect a small outdated set of society - I would not think it is all society - these sorts of things create divisiveness because young impressionable minds will believe this to be true of everyone not just the few idiots who still believe these things. Relook at me too and see how many men came out too - it is not just a female issue.

    masterrocket31
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    If you stay at home, none of these issues normally come up. If you go out into the world where there are REAL dangers, then YES, you should think of your safety. Both men and women get mugged, drugged, grabbed, and attacked. If you dont want to worry about defending yourself stay at home.

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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...

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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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