Though men may be stereotypically labeled as the strongest and most heroic gender — serving as the subject of ancient epics, war sagas and whatever the hell the Dune franchise is — women are pretty badass, including in ways that men can’t always see.

Femininity, while oversimplified as bows, frilly dresses and high heels, is a whole lot less sparkly than may meet the eye. Beyond the classic examples of enduring periods and having to have an arsenal of (legal) weapons in order to walk home alone at night, pockets — or lack thereof — has proven to be one of the biggest annoyances women face on a day-to-day basis.

“The disappointment when you find a pair of pants that fit perfectly, but realize the pockets are fake. WHY????” wrote u/a77ywumpus while u/Eyelikeyourname called for some well-deserved revenge. “

“Whoever invented fake pockets needs to find his socks wet and pillow warm for a lifetime,” they demanded.

But it’s not just pants that make womanhood so complex. From casually walking around while bleeding, to having safety phone calls and yes, even pockets, here are 15 things that are normal to women that are absolutely mind-blowing to our male counterparts.