The reason calling women “females” isnt okay is the same reason calling black people “blacks” or trans people “transgenders” isn’t okay.
Notice how the missing word is “people”. When you take off that word and change the term from a noun to an adjective, you strip the humanity from the term.
“Female” isn’t a noun, just like “black” and “transgender” aren’t nouns. Female what? Female human? Female frog? It could be anything.
You aren’t calling women “females” because it’s sCiEnTiFiCaLLy aCuRaTe. You just don’t see them as people whose humanity is worth acknowledging.
But I know this little grammar lesson will probably go right over the heads of anyone it’s actually targeted at - seeing as y’all can’t grasp the concept of pronouns I don’t really expect you to understand adjectives.
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a drawing of a light blue pill next to a party horn.
a drawing of a light blue pill next to a list of scribbled rules.
a drawing of a stethoscope in front of a piece of paper with a red pill on it.
a drawing of an orange pill bottle with sunglasses wrapped around it.
a drawing of a light blue pill in front of a large yellow triangle, with an exclamation mark in front of it.
a drawing of an orange pill bottle behind a large yellow lightning bolt.
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10 Additional Words to Love
Here are ten more words I found to be helpful. May they help or inspire you on your writing adventures!
Abase (Verb)- To lower in esteem, degrade, to humble. To behave in a way that belittles or degrades someone or yourself.
Brazen (Adj)- Bold and without shame. Made of brass.
Chasten (Verb)- To have a restraining or moderating effect on.
Demure (Adj)- Sober or serious in manner. Reserved.
Flair (Noun)- A special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well. Stylish and originality.
Harangue (Noun)- A lengthy and aggressive speech. (Verb)- To lecture someone in an aggressive and critical manner.
Lissome (Adj)- Thin, supple, graceful.
Morass (Noun)- An area of muddy or boggy ground. A complicated or confusion situation.
Opaque (Adj)- Not able to be seen through; not clear or lucid; dense, stupid.
Wily (Adj)- Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially through deceit. Sly, cunning
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Non-Sexual Acts of Intimacy
Binge Watching TV/Movies Together
Going to Events Together (e.g. carnivals, festivals etc.)
Shopping
Sharing Secrets
Hugging
Sharing Drinks/Food
Late Night Phone Calls (BONUS: Falling Asleep on the Phone,FaceTime, Skype, etc.)
Nose Kisses (Kunik)
Cuddling
Philosophical Discussions
Holding Hands
Joking Around
Laying Your Head on Someone’s Shoulder
Linking Arms
Massages
Tickle Fights
Playing/Brushing Each Others Hair
Head/Back Scratches
Tracing Designs on Arms, Legs, or Back
Talking About the Future
Listening to Someones Heartbeat/Breathing
Dancing, Singing, or Playing Instruments Together
Drawing/Writing on one another
sitting knee to knee across from each other
Doing Beauty Treatments (e.g. Facials, Manicures, Hairdying, etc.)
Reading Books Together
Nusing Partner Back to Health when They're Sick
Wholesome Conversations (e.g. Feelings, Mental Health, etc.)
Cooking Together
Discussions About Yourselves (e.g. Flaws, Shortcomings, Passions, Victories, etc.)
Being Physically/Emotionally Vulnerable
Sleeping
Having Deep Conversations
Bathing/Showering Together
Butterfly Kisses
Telling "On-the-Fly" Stories
Meditating/Sharing Spirituality
Playing Games Together (e.g. Video Games, Board Games, D&D, Sports, etc.)
Sharing Hobbies
Studying
Sharing Personal Stories
Seeing Each Other w/o Make-up/Dressed Up
Moral Support for Major Events
Sharing Emotions/Comforting Each Other
Camping/Hiking
Sleepovers
Fur Babies
Going on Trips Together
Sharing Clothes/Jewelry/Personal Items
Sharing Social Media
Cleaning
Going to Appointments Together
Making Art/ Doing Projects (e.g. Drawing/Sculpt Each Other, Painting the House, etc.)
Kissing Different Parts of the Body
Making Out
Working Together (e.g. Volunteer Work, Same Job, etc.)
Discussing Wants and Desires
Trying New Things Together
Working Out Together
Long Walks (e.g. Nature Walks, Walks in the Park, etc.)
Being Respectful & Kind to One Another (helping them do things,open doors for them etc.)
Sharing Responsibilities (e.g. Chores, Babysitting etc.)
Giving Each Other Presents/Gifts
Respecting Each Others Boundaries
PDA (Public Displays of Affection)
Wrestling/Play Fighting
Late Night Texting/Phone Calls
Gazing into Each Other’s Eyes
Complimenting Each Other
Making Faces at Each Other
Cloud Watching/Stargazing
Inside Jokes
Getting to Know Each Other
Go for a Ride Together
Footsies
Make a Playlist Together
Make Up Your Own Language (e.g. Words, Slang, etc.)
Eating Out
Listing Out Each Others Favorite Features/Qualities
Leaving Little Love Notes
Having Wholesome Conversations (BONUS: Make Funny Faces)
sit back to back and feel each other’s heartbeat
Learn Their Favorite Food and Make It
Look at Photos Together
Taking Pictures Together
Go People Watching (BONUS: Creating Make-Shift Stories About the People and Talking Mad Shit)
Have a Staring Contest
Learn Something New Together (e.g. Fun Facts, Skills, Classes, etc.)
Get to Know Each Others Family and Friends
Drawing On Each Other
Playing with Kids
Stealing Each Others Clothes
Being Comfortable with Each Other’s Bodily Functions
Messages (e.g. Shoulder Rubs, etc.)
Forehead/Cheek Kisses
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