That's how I took it as well, Bea. I went on a pretty long and strong rant about it and then realized I may have put the thread in jeopardy (props to Stephanie) so I deleted it and reframed my thoughts a little less dogmatically in my previous post. I would like for this particular thread to stay up and have the discussion continue to evolve.
It's a shame some gg's who don't understand what we are/need/feel paint us with a broad brush, but that's the nature of any "village" I guess.
@ Duchess, sorry to trigger you but them's the facts. I live in central vermont and that's how it is everywhere I go. Umgroomed women are the exception, not the rule..Women appear to like being feminine. I also NEVER said "meticulously made up". I said very subtly, but yes, made up. Pretty sure all some of us are asking is to be allowed to feel the same way without being lectured about what femininity "really" is. I don't want to be a woman, but I sure as heck want to be able to feel feminine when I want to.
If you think this is "outrage" I assure you it's just a reaction to the blatant sexism.
