From physical to societal, women have to face a lot of challenges on a daily basis and so, here are some life hacks from Redditors that may come in handy. Read on.

1. Taking a moment before answering/deciding/reacting. Don’t be pulled into someone else’s tempo, keep your own rhythm and pace.

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2. Put your pad on your underwear and leave it on the sink so it’ll be ready once you get out of the shower and it’ll be less likely that you’ll have an “accident.”

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3. Say thanks instead of sorry when you’re asking for something.

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4. The world will go on spinning if you stop making decisions based on appeasing men. In fact, it will feel a lot smoother. It’s not easy but it’s worth it.

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5. If you want something, especially at work, make sure you say it to others who can help you make it happen.

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6. Put your bobby pins in a magnetic paper clip holder

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7. It’s better to be single than in a miserable relationship.

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8. Never say ‘I think’ when you actually know something. It makes people more likely to challenge you or think you are open to being convinced. We’re too trained to temper our language to seem nice.

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9. If you feel you are being followed in a car, drive to the police station and call them on your way.

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10. Stop apologizing to your friends about the way you look. We love you

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It’s a shame that some of these hacks are even needed, though.