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Women and anyone with a cervix

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Zillyzillyzillymouse · 22/01/2026 17:09

Women and anyone with a cervix is written in my weekly magazine. What absolute rubbish is this? It gives me the rage.

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Aluna · 22/01/2026 22:21

Gilead · 22/01/2026 21:55

Some people should perhaps stop being so bloody tribal. Trans people have been around since humankind happened.

They weren’t called the gender they adopted but had their own designation.

Who would have an issue with “Winkte” (Lakota) - “men who live as women/ want to be like women”?

That’s fine, they’re not women though.

TheKeatingFive · 22/01/2026 22:12

Gilead · 22/01/2026 21:55

Some people should perhaps stop being so bloody tribal. Trans people have been around since humankind happened.

Gender non conforming people have always been around, yes.

That doesn't mean men have cervixes.

Gilead · 22/01/2026 21:55

TheKeatingFive · 22/01/2026 20:58

Some people value scientific fact and accuracy of language.

Some, it would seem, do not.

I know where I stand.

Some people should perhaps stop being so bloody tribal. Trans people have been around since humankind happened.

Catza · 22/01/2026 21:49

Ohthatsabitshit · 22/01/2026 21:00

I’m sorry I was being facetious because I don’t believe you are tolerant of others beliefs or concerns at all.

That's OK. I picked up on your sarcasm and you are perfectly entitled to your beliefs. You can't offend me by what you think of me because you are a complete stranger who doesn't know me from Adam.

Ohthatsabitshit · 22/01/2026 21:00

Catza · 22/01/2026 20:07

No really. I think it's a standard of behaviour and nothing particularly extraordinary to be proud of.
I am quite pleased though that I don't let things which are completely irrelevant to me ruin my day.

I’m sorry I was being facetious because I don’t believe you are tolerant of others beliefs or concerns at all.

TheKeatingFive · 22/01/2026 20:58

Gilead · 22/01/2026 19:57

I cannot believe how petty and spiteful this is.

Some people value scientific fact and accuracy of language.

Some, it would seem, do not.

I know where I stand.

MayaPinion · 22/01/2026 20:53

Cows, ewes, monkeys and giraffes all have cervixes. Also female pandas.

Zillyzillyzillymouse · 22/01/2026 20:45

lifeturnsonadime · 22/01/2026 20:05

No it isn't.

This is all part of an ideology that really harms women.

Both by claiming that some men are women and the harms that has on women having single sex spaces invaded by men who claim to be women and the poor young women who have been led to believe that not conforming to gendered stereotypes somehow makes them men!

I feel deeply sorry for the young girls who have damaged their bodies as a result of this. Pandering delusions in this way is deeply harmful to them.

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Ohthatsabitshit · 22/01/2026 17:40

Well done. You must be very proud of your tolerance of others beliefs and behaviour…..

No really. I think it's a standard of behaviour and nothing particularly extraordinary to be proud of.
I am quite pleased though that I don't let things which are completely irrelevant to me ruin my day.

BundleBoogie · 22/01/2026 20:07

YANBU- it’s quite offensive.

lifeturnsonadime · 22/01/2026 20:05

Gilead · 22/01/2026 19:57

I cannot believe how petty and spiteful this is.

No it isn't.

This is all part of an ideology that really harms women.

Both by claiming that some men are women and the harms that has on women having single sex spaces invaded by men who claim to be women and the poor young women who have been led to believe that not conforming to gendered stereotypes somehow makes them men!

I feel deeply sorry for the young girls who have damaged their bodies as a result of this. Pandering delusions in this way is deeply harmful to them.

Aluna · 22/01/2026 20:02

LordofMisrule1 · 22/01/2026 19:14

Ok great, it said 'women and people with a cervix' so you weren't misgendered. Others were included beyond just you.

A person with a cervix is a woman so yes that is misgendering.

Gilead · 22/01/2026 19:57

I cannot believe how petty and spiteful this is.

frecklejuice · 22/01/2026 19:41

Ginburee · 22/01/2026 18:10

I am the mother of a trans man and he has a cervix.
Are you posting to start yet another rage bait post?
People have cervix's and their cervix is nowt to do with you.

“He” has a cervix 🤣 Omg can you not see how ridiculous that reads? You are the mother to a woman because only women have a cervix.

Illegally18 · 22/01/2026 19:38

TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 22/01/2026 17:21

My boyfriend has a cervix. He’s a trans man.

They are including trans men. This is a good thing.

Gosh that's funny!

frecklejuice · 22/01/2026 19:36

TheLightSideOfTheMoon · 22/01/2026 17:21

My boyfriend has a cervix. He’s a trans man.

They are including trans men. This is a good thing.

Your “boyfriend” doesn’t have a cervix, your girlfriend who identifies as a man has a cervix. Only females have a cervix.

Ohthatsabitshit · 22/01/2026 19:26

Isittimeformynapyet · 22/01/2026 17:42

😂 How dreadful to see someone modelling reasonable behaviour!

If only it extended to everyone.

lifeturnsonadime · 22/01/2026 19:17

LordofMisrule1 · 22/01/2026 19:14

Ok great, it said 'women and people with a cervix' so you weren't misgendered. Others were included beyond just you.

All of the others included are also women,

In order to have a cervix that is essential. I find it mind boggling that having delusions regarding her sex makes a woman incapable of understanding that if women need a smear test that includes them! Yet they say it's not mental illness!!!

LordofMisrule1 · 22/01/2026 19:14

Aluna · 22/01/2026 19:05

I find being referred to as a “person with a cervix” deeply offensive and “misgendering”.

Ok great, it said 'women and people with a cervix' so you weren't misgendered. Others were included beyond just you.

Aluna · 22/01/2026 19:05

LordofMisrule1 · 22/01/2026 18:49

God this again. You must live a charmed life.

This phrasing includes everyone with a cervix. Hope that helps.

I find being referred to as a “person with a cervix” deeply offensive and “misgendering”.

LordofMisrule1 · 22/01/2026 18:51

This thread is about the importance of using clear language when talking about health issues especially those particular health issues which only apply to either men or women.

Exactly, it's crucial in healthcare to be clear.

LordofMisrule1 · 22/01/2026 18:49

God this again. You must live a charmed life.

This phrasing includes everyone with a cervix. Hope that helps.

viques · 22/01/2026 18:46

Ginburee · 22/01/2026 18:34

Well actually yes they do.
You probably have walked past many trans men and women and not had a clue they are trans. Nor should you as it really is none of your business.

And I have walked past trans identifying women and clocked them as TIW in an instant. Who cares. This thread is about the importance of using clear language when talking about health issues especially those particular health issues which only apply to either men or women.