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Why are bras so ridiculously uncomfortable? And phones and...

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WomenUnited · 13/07/2019 19:37

It is all just made for men isn't it?

I can't find a decent smartphone that fits in my hand any more never mind my pocket (I get those sewn in by the tailor now since they are mostly absent from women's clothes these days). I got tennis elbow and the physio partly blames the phone and banned me from typing on it rendering it fairly useless.

I hate bra shopping, it is always the same and I am always driven to it by summer heat making the usually uncomfortable completely unbearable.

Why all the sharp pointy scratchy spikes and lacy ribbony stupid bits and pinchy elastic everywhere?

I am allergic to latex which makes it all nigh impossible and not as svelte as I used to be so braless is no longer an option.

I am feeling very frustrated with it all and have been reading Invisible Women which is an incredible book and is making me brave enough to complain about what needs changed in my world!

We need women run companies making women centred design and development entirely accessible and the norm, like actual women not what men think women should settle for.

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timeforakinderworld · 13/07/2019 19:55

I find bras comfortable since I have up underwired ones and now there's no going back.

DryHeave · 13/07/2019 19:53

I realised the other day that toilets are too tall.

furryleopard · 13/07/2019 19:53

Totally with you on phones - I found a phone I can just about use and like but unfortunately it's Huawei. My DH just got a new Samsung and it's like a tablet, there's no way I can I use something like that.

Bras wise have you tried Molke bras? Designed by women and for all women. They have revolutionised my underwear. Plus unicorns and rainbows! (And white/navy/black for work).

PerrysWinkle · 13/07/2019 19:50

Ohh, clothes without pockets are really annoying and probably designed by blokes as are those seats on old trains that have the back rest bit in a stupid place for short people.

PerrysWinkle · 13/07/2019 19:49

My bras are super comfy. I pay for for good quality and fitting. If your bras are uncomfortable then you need to go somewhere with properly trained bra fitters.
Phones - totally stupid shape for small hands. I like my old iPhone as it’s small enough for me.

FeministCat · 13/07/2019 19:46

Oh and the boutique I go is run by lovely ladies who are very kind and respectful of all women’s bodies. :)

FeministCat · 13/07/2019 19:44

I find my bras very comfortable but I paid a lot for them and took care of get proper sizing (most women in the wrong size). If you have not already and are able, I do recommend going to a proper boutique and having them size you and finding nicely made bras. Ones without scratchy bits are out there (I also have sensitivity issues due to mastectomy scars) whether smooth materials or softer nice lace.

Phones...yeah, I get you. I was reluctant to move from my iPhone5 because the size was convenient for holding and small pockets. But I ended up with an iPhoneX. I have to say it is much better for my eyes - so trade off worked - and with a Pop Socket I have adapted to holding.

I tend to wear clothes or jackets with pockets and carry a handbag though.