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High school biology doesn't teach guys how to understand women. But it at least gives them an idea of how their bodies work. Pass that and you won't infuriate your girlfriend by telling her to "keep it in" when she asks you to buy her some tampons. Recently, Twitter user @brownandbella asked women to share the most ridiculous things they've heard men say about "sex, reproductive health, menstruation, etc" and BOY did they deliver! As of this article, the thread already has nearly 20K upvotes and over 3.5K comments, many of which will make you wonder if men are really that stupid or are they just being dicks. Maybe the first, maybe the latter, maybe a bit of both.

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Almost a quarter of men have admitted that they have "no idea" what a pelvic floor is or what it is supposed to do. About 1 in 20 believe it's just another name for your pelvis and some even think it's a dance move. A new study has confirmed that men really are clueless when it comes to their female partner's body.

The study, released by pelvic floor experts INNOVO, found that nearly 4 in 10 men don't feel comfortable talking to women about it, too. 4 in 10 men also admit they have no understanding about the health issues their wife or girlfriend faces and are stumped when it comes to the length of their period.

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

There should be mandatory sex-ed for everyone, that we wouldn't be oblivious for specifics of each gender

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The same magical 4 in 10 men don't feel comfortable talking to women about intimate health issues and as a result, more than a third try to avoid all conversations with their partner about subjects such as periods, intimate screening tests, and even sex.

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Clare McDuff
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn monthly subscriptions. Never can stop them. I hear you can pause them for 9 months, but it is SO not worth it.

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"Intimate health issues can be a difficult subject for many to discuss," Jane Wake, women's health and fitness expert, said. "'It may be funny to think men have no idea what a pelvic floor is or does, but it's a subject which needs to be taken seriously – especially as men also have a pelvic floor and can suffer the same problems as women."

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Koalamonster
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Either he has a very small penis or thinks tampons are far bigger than they are. Either way.... wow.

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Jane added that both men and women find it embarrassing to discuss their private health concerns with someone of the opposite sex, even if it is their own partner, but that being as open as possible with each other is the best way to gradually break down the taboo.

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Amina Hays
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was about 14, over 20 years ago, I was reading the problem page in a teen magazine. A girl had written a letter, in a total panic, because her periods weren't blue. She thought she had some terrible disease.

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Hans
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is less about guys and girls but about parents and an educationl system failing massively...

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Nikki D
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is actually scary. Wishing pain on someone? He needs his medical license revoked.

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Cherry Warr
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how did ANYONE know how many she would need in space? how many women have had their periods in space? we know that the absence of gravity affects various body functions.

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Sarcastic Cow
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why on earth should father express his opinions about daughters sexual life?

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Luis Milian
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think you dodged a bullet with that one. Just because you are in college, does not mean you are educated.

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nanashi
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want a law that everyone need to have a certificate for passing Sex Ed in high school before you can be considered an adult.

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Lil Bare
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its long warm metal instruments that go inside you - kinda like sticking warm long tongs with edges down your throat. Its scary and pretty uncomfortable. But did ya cum yet?

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whatupguys1
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would be like asking if going to the urologist is enjoyable cuz "doesn't it feel good when someone touches your pee pee?". Seriously, some people dont think what they say.

Paweŀ Ziem
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It does (not always, obviously), but it's hella embarrassing if touching causes any visible reaction. So in the end - stressfull

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Dynein
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sure. I totally love undressing in front of a stranger, getting a medical utensil shoved inside me, and then discussing very private stuff with sad stranger. Totally not a degrading feeling every damn time.

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Why do you go every time to a different gynologist? Just keep one and she/he is not a stranger anymore ;)

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Pseudo Puppy
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if *that* is what he thought "feels good" for a woman... I pity every woman he's ever slept with.

The Suz 81
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, sure. It's awesome. Scoot down further, opener your legs wider, please don't mind me while I rub the inside of your vag with a giant cotton swab...good times, SAID NO ONE EVER! Dumb a*s!

Koni Royval
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have REFUSED these exams ever since my last child was born---41 years ago. Yes I am fine. Now 66. IF I do get ill--heck with it all.

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Axanthron Myre
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Simply reply that it's about as arousing as having a doctor fish around inside yer r****m for the prostate gland :p

Agnes Jekyll
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

An example of belief that women's sexuality are "out of control". Men need some serious education, maybe it would stop them from trying to control women's bodies

ravina nimje
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well male gyno is most uncomfortable situation a girl can be in.

Uwe Theiss
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe. Some women I know prefer male gynologists because most females ones are rougher. Or at least that is the reason they told me. So I think there are more uncomfortable situations for people then that. Not every women feels the same.

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Scarlett Dragna
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When are you supposed to get your first gynecologist appointment?

Rosie Hamilton
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It think it rather depends on the country. In the UK you only go if you need contraception which needs a doctor to prescribe or if you get problems. Though in addition you would go for regular cervical screening.

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Julia Mihai
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, thats the f*****g problem all over the world!!!! Many men thinking that it feels good for women when ANYONE touches them down there, or when ANYTHING is shoved inside, no matter if you're wet or not, even a f*****g tampon... dude, I just can't. Seriously.

Matthew Bartsch
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean, i guess as good as having a cold, metal, set of tongs jack your insides open can feel? And I've only ever been on the outside just to support my ex wife (then wife)

Sue Sue
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Have a colonoscopy fully awake... and see how many times you orgasm!

Donna Hickey
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have 3 children all C-sections. I have the same issue. I have to ask for small ones. After a time or two they knew, lol.

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Glenn Komus
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hey, i send my urologist flowers after every prostate exam... doesn't everyone?

Julia Merchant
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got asked that question also a couple of times. "Do you get very horny when the doctor inserts his fingers??" -.- WTF

Rebecca Cote
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So the question for this guy would then be... don't you like going to the drs to do the turn and cough, don't you like it when they touch you down there. lmao

Nikki
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

actually, what happens at the gyno is very uncomfortable...?

Kim Lorton
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh, let me guess, no one ever didn’t like rape, cause it like “ feels good” to be touched down there? You might need to teach him, it’s like a pedophile touching his penis... and he gets hard, is it because he actually really likes it??

Markéta Podlešáková
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would sent him for rectal examination because that must feel good when someone touches you there hahaa

Max L.
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Indeed, and that's the same doctor who had it with a 65 years old women next in line."

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

Hey, if one likes to be touched that'd work. F.e. I like to be touched but not by anyone and anytime like most of the people. (F. more exact e. Hugging - people don't usually do it with everybody but there's some who does. And yes, it's completely different"touching" but with still same principle with higher requirements)

Dianna
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just love the feel of an icy cold speculum in the morning!

Anatoo
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He could get his a*****e examined for a start. Sure he’ ll enjoy.

Laura Martin
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yea, probably as good as getting your prostrate exam.... dipshit.

Id row
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ask him if he enjoys his prostate exam and colonoscopy.

Jenn Pinnau
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd send him to a prostate examination... "I've heard, men like to be the there"

Kimberley Thom
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tell him to enter some cold stirrups and be touched by equipment that I consider medieval.

Valerie Linares
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ask him the same thing about getting a prostate exam. Once, out of curiosity, I googled it. NOT a pleasant experience... *shudder*

KCN
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh sweet s**t hell no. Ask him how he likes his prostate being checked. Does he like being touched up there?

Analyn Lahr
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd reply with "how do like getting your prostate exams?" I guess it'd depend on his age but still. ...

NWB
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ugh what a fool, just like mammograms then.....we all like squished boobs and standing awkward AF...so hot...*eye roll*

Adriana Marmolejo
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does he like it when a doctor checks his prostate? Yeah. That’s not how it works.

Vivienne Packham-Wood
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Show him a speculum and ask does this look like I'm enjoying this pelvic exam

KarmaQueen
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is why I count all of the dots on the ceiling waiting for it to be over.

Bettina Krumböck
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Send him to a prostate-check, if he don´t wanna RUN there, coz he gets touched..

Erika Drewke
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ehm No. No it does not feel good. Have you seen any of the metallthings they use?? They mustve been designed by a man, just saying

athornedrose
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'd have asked if they enjoy a prostate exam or check for penile/scrotal cancer

Paweŀ Ziem
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I heard from at least 3 girls in my life, that they had a situation that they got aroused during check. I think good for that person that he asked, and didn't make any harming assumptions

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