#Whatsthe411: 10 Things That Aren’t Designed for Women, But Should Be

Today is International Women’s Day . . . so it’s a good time to revisit things that were apparently NOT designed with women in mind.

People on social media are suggesting things that could be re-engineered to make them more comfortable and considerate to women.  Here are the highlights:

1.  Comfort and safety in cars.  Seatbelts that fit more naturally for women, particularly those with larger breasts.  And utilizing crash test dummies with women’s body types . . . including pregnant ones . . . for automotive testing.

2.  Special compartments in vehicles where you can keep your purse.

3.  Tools, gardening equipment, and cooking knives that are designed for people with smaller hands and grips.  In some cases, the tools geared toward women are just pink, and aren’t actually made any differently.

4.  Unisex bathrooms should always have special boxes or trash cans for period-product disposal.  And free products should be available, just like toilet paper is.

5.  There should also be purse or bag hooks mounted on the vanities in public restrooms.  They allow you to avoid putting your purse on the floor . . . or on the countertops, which are often wet or too small to hold them.

6.  The “modern” see-through floors or staircases can be a problem for women wearing dresses and skirts.

7.  Massage tables could have “boob holes” for better comfort.

8.  Fitness bicycles with wider seats for women.  You can buy bikes with seats designed for women . . . but this is for gyms, spin classes, and public city bikes.

9.  Larger pockets.

10.  And one person seems to be asking for more lanyards . . . because “There’s no great option for where to put name tags on outfits, plus they never stick well, so you’re just constantly pressing your hand to your breast to fix them.”

Happy International Women’s Day!!!

Blogs

#fiveadaychallenge Day 1

#fiveadaychallenge Day 1

I am doing a little Spring cleaning in my closet and I am challenging everyone to join me. Everyday I am taking five things that I no longer wear for one reason or another and getting rid of it. Later this week I will share a great organization where you can donate your unwanted clothes.…

#Whatsthe411: Top 10 Signs You’re Not A Morning Person

#Whatsthe411: Top 10 Signs You’re Not A Morning Person

Full disclaimer: I’ve never been an early morning person. I can do mid-mornings well but ask me to wake up at 5am and I will look at you crazy like this: https://giphy.com/clips/MostlySane-mostlysane-gUx3rvsMCd2ocrPNCC So with that, I will share the top 10 signs you may not be a morning person: Are any of these you?

Learning To Love Ourselves

Learning To Love Ourselves

The struggle is real. I don’t think I am alone when I say I beat myself up about stupid things all day long. But what if we could quiet the voices, and love ourselves, without judgement? I recently stumbled upon a passage in a book that helped with that. Let me share it with you.…

DID THAT MAKE SENSE?

DID THAT MAKE SENSE?

Public speaking expert, speech coach and TEDx speaker Christina Helena says to build trust, avoid these words and phrases that make people question your credibility and respect you less: “Um”This is the most common crutch word. It suggests that you’re unprepared, lack confidence, or at loss of what to say next. “In all honesty”People use…