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[–]Three_oneFourWanted for thought crimes in countless ideologies 10 insightful - 1 fun10 insightful - 0 fun11 insightful - 1 fun -  (6 children)

I've always wondered, people accuse manufacturers of having a "pink tax" on soap, creams, and the like advertised specifically to women. Is this legit manufacturers selling the same product with a markup or is there actually a difference that warrants a price discrepancy? I've never bought "women's" stuff becuase I always go for the cheaper generic brand version, which is usually not marketed to any sex or gender

[–]lovelyspearmintLesbeing a lesbian 12 insightful - 1 fun12 insightful - 0 fun13 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

There really isn't a difference, and when there is, the price difference doesn't make sense. Let's look at razors. I find that not only are men's razors cheaper but they also cut closer to the skin without damaging it. I never buy female razors because of the price and limited range/ability to shave. Men's underwear is also usually cheaper too, made of softer material than most women's underwear, and more comfortable even when there is a women's equivalent (boyshorts are usually shorter than men's trunks which cover a lot more and are more flexible).

[–]julesburm1891 8 insightful - 1 fun8 insightful - 0 fun9 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Sometimes there’s little to no difference and sometimes the men’s product is better. The 99¢ shaving cream I get from the men’s section in Target is the same as the $4 women’s shaving cream. The $4 deodorant I get for the gym smells “manly,” but it works way better than the $7 ultra-strength women’s version. My fiancée will only buy men’s socks because they’re almost always double the thickness of women’s socks. When I need basic canvas sneakers, I get a pair from the boy’s section (feet are too small for men’s) because they’re usually made better than the women’s ones and look the same.

[–]Three_oneFourWanted for thought crimes in countless ideologies 7 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 0 fun8 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Wait, so not only are the women's products not better, but they're worse than the cheaper versions!? That's absurd!

[–]julesburm1891 7 insightful - 1 fun7 insightful - 0 fun8 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

A lot of times they’re pretty much like the generic just with fancier smells and packaging.

[–]DestructionI ❤️ adult human females 6 insightful - 1 fun6 insightful - 0 fun7 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

The boy's section is truly a blessing. I'm short and thin as a rail so there is no way I could fit into a man's jeans without them hanging off of me like a potato sack. But I fit into boy jeans just fine.