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On Pooping, Farting, And Other Bodily Functions: Women Need To Quit Apologizing For Being Human!
“Why are we labeled as disgusting and not ladylike when our bodies do the same things other bodies do?”
One Sunday evening my best friend and I went out to dinner. During the ride home we were chatting and laughing until a look of embarrassment crossed her face.
“I’m sorry Sanni, but I need to pass gas,” she mentioned sternly as she rolled down the window. After a waft of stinky air escaped the car she apologized again.
“Oh my god, I am so sorry, girl! That was so unladylike!” she stated remorsefully.
“Um, okay?” I responded, confused. Who the hell apologizes for being human, especially around another human you’ve known for decades?
From my many years on this earth as a woman, I have heard a slew of unnecessary apologies from women all because their bodies performed human functions during times that were not considered ladylike to enact! They will say sorry for having to pee. They will apologize for having to poop. They will feel humiliated for farting on accident. Apparently the only time women are allowed to be human is within the comfort and four walls of their homes. Any other time is considered a sin for the woman who aspires to be ladylike.
