In vs. out.
Up vs. down.
Boys vs. girls.
Bacon vs. sad, bitter vegetarians.
At an adult birthday celebration, I found myself in a lively conversation with a group of women, fueled by drinks and laughter. We were lamenting our collective knowledge that we ought to drink around 57 liters of water daily, yet it felt like such a chore! Couldn’t we just indulge in tasty beverages instead? (When you’re a bit tipsy, every word seems to stretch an extra 14 syllables!) The guys nearby looked utterly baffled.
“Water is amazing!
Water is life!
Water makes everything better!”
In that moment, it hit me why we were on completely different wavelengths regarding this First World dilemma. Women are constantly bombarded with messages like:
- “Is your face struggling with adult acne? Hydrate!”
- “Overindulging? Here’s a tip: water will keep your mouth busy!”
- “Got a headache? Meet Dr. Water!”
- “Something wrong but you can’t pinpoint it? THE ANSWER IS WATER.”
Yes, ladies, we hear it everywhere: “Drink more water! Forget food! Just guzzle down that H2O!” We’re told to buy trendy $32 water bottles that 17 influencers swear by and to fill them up until our bladders feel like they’re about to burst.
WATER!
Make it exciting! Infuse it with fruit, use a SodaStream, sip it warm, or add cayenne pepper and honey. You could even fast until your knuckles start to ache, but hey, you’ll look and feel fantastic!
Wait, what? I couldn’t quite catch you over the sound of my stomach aching after chugging an Amazon River’s worth of liquid. Can you repeat that while I dash to the restroom for the 76th time today?
Essentially, ladies are dutifully gulping down the media-recommended eight cups of this clear liquid daily in hopes of achieving our best selves, while the men just drink water because they’re thirsty and near a tap. Talk about opposites!
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In summary, the gender divide in hydration habits highlights the absurd expectations placed on women. While we’re inundated with reminders to drink more water, the guys seem to quench their thirst without a second thought. As we navigate this modern dilemma, let’s keep the conversation going and maybe find a balance that works for everyone!