I used to be a moderator of the AskWomen subreddit years ago, and it’s still my favorite place on Reddit. Most of the question-askers are men trying to “understand women,” and predominantly failing to do so because they don’t fully realize that women are humans, just like them. There are also many question-askers who are women themselves and are seeking perspectives and advice from other women on a plethora of issues. Overall it’s a really fascinating place – a relatively feminist “eye of the storm” in the center of the swirling cesspool that Reddit can be.
I’ve plucked a few questions from today’s AskWomen crop and will answer them here, because they’re thought-provoking and I like ‘em.