The patriarchy isn't really that good for men, either.

And men wonder why we 'don't just stand up for ourselves'

This is precisely why women are scared of standing up for themselves when being cat called. Not only can harassers go ballistic like this, but they also, usually, cowardly "travel" in large packs.

This kinda says everything about the real motivation behind a lot of catcalling, huh?

I got Birkenstocks with high hopes I would look so sartorial and cool (and give some comfort to my hammer toes). Alas, my legs are too short to make pants look endless, my skin tone is blotchy and veiny and bruised to be like those impossibly supple ladies in the minimalistic photos, and my pedicured toes still too…

No—you need the black-on-black, double-strap Birks. Short of that, please do white. It's all the rage. Tevas are only acceptable if they are the tricked out Prada or Marni versions. Get with the program!!!

This past weekend, I saw a young woman wearing short overalls with a flannel tied around her waist. All I wanted to do was yell out "She could be a farmer in those clothes," I don't think she was even born when Clueless came out.

Yes, this! If something is only fashionable on a thin person, then it's not the clothes, it's the body. My pet peeve: bloggers who describe some sloppy-ass look as "effortless."

So true! I was noticing how cute the Birkenstocks looked on the skinny, 20-year-old ladies with nice pedicures. They don't look THAT great on my husband (who wears them year-round. With socks in winter), but it's nice to know that he's been so fashion-forward all these years.

Yup. The other day I saw a street fashion shot with a thin pretty twenty-something woman who was wearing jean-overalls and sneakers. When you're thin and in NY it's FASHION, if you're above a size two and anywhere else it's a crime against fashion. Funny how that works.

I think Birks need to come off this list. You can't knock the fugly shoes and state we should just wear comfortable shoes then then 4 items later, tell us we shouldn't wear comfortable shoes that are 'trendy'. (A word I NEVER thought I'd see used in the same sentence as Birks....ever)

TOTALLY re: capes. What should replace shoulder-draped jackets is actual fucking capes! They're gorgeous. I want one. Not exactly practical for Chicago winters, but when has fashion ever been about practicality?

Composite sketch of these items you dislike:

UGH the coat cape. Hate it, hate it, hate it. ACTUAL capes, though? I covet one. Saw a gorgeous navy blue cape with leather trim in Ralph Lauren a few years ago. Sadly it cost more than my car, but I live in hope of finding a reasonably-priced alternative.

USE CONDOMS, PEOPLE.*

May we all have such a towel so we can get laid when we need the orgasms for cramp control.

Haha, great minds. I used to dye my hair red and I had this towel that was covered in basically what looked like old bloodstains and it doubled as a period-sex towel with my ex. It looks absolutely horrifying, like it was used to mop up a murder scene or something.

I too get horny as hell when I'm on my period. I have yet to meet the guy that doesn't just say "we can just put a towel down!"

Period sex is awesome. Maximum lubrication. We have a 1970s era beach towel designated for the act (actually, also for when I dye my hair; efficiency!!).

She touched me. Physically, right on my arm. Emotionally, right in my heart.