products marketed to men that women prefer to use, or vice versa

bzar · 02-25-20, 08:14 PM

men's athletic shoes - because I have wide feet
men's deodorant - because I have all boys and to save space in the bathroom

my sons like to use this Japanese bath scrubber that appears to be marketed to women.

I prefer to use baby wipes to clean clothing stains - I know this is an omni-gender product, but I find that they work better than the wipes specifically marketed as stain removers.

case in point:
https://money.com/gender-marketing-p...aundry-yogurt/

Vantreesta · 02-25-20, 08:50 PM

I prefer men's razors and shaving cream.

alisoncooks · 02-25-20, 10:18 PM

I prefer men's t-shirts. Women's tees are often tight, super thin, and have teensy sleeves. Plus, I prefer tees with graphics or pop culture refs, which are mostly found in men's.

Sand · 02-25-20, 11:13 PM

While shopping for clothes for my Dad, I noticed that in the men's department, they often have the smaller sizes of men's wear heavily clearanced when seasons change. I have scored major bargains on sweaters and jackets. Men's jackets have a lot of pockets!

bubbles76 · 02-26-20, 08:08 AM

Men's sweat pants, sweat shirts, and t-shirts. The sweat pants tend to be baggier with pockets. Big Bubble prefers all my hair products.

hocuspocus · 02-26-20, 08:15 AM

My son's knock off of Amani Code! Men's razors, men's extra small shirts for the deep discount on clearance, and men's bathrobes.

sherry7899 · 02-26-20, 08:15 AM

This will sound weird, but men's socks. I am hypothyroid, and my feet get really cold in the winter. The Dickies brand and Hanes brand men's socks are thicker and have reinforced heels and toes. I wear them all fall/ winter.

Hocuspocus, I rarely wear a bathrobe, but when I do it is the one my father bought for my husband years ago. It is a little big, but it is so comfortable.

Pat58 · 02-26-20, 08:26 AM

Shaving cream - because it's the same thing but less expensive.

sherry7899 · 02-26-20, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat58

Shaving cream - because it's the same thing but less expensive.

Yes!

athompson10 · 02-26-20, 08:56 AM

I have a great Title 9 workout gear/messenger bag. It's not girly/feminine or specifically marketed to women except it's Title 9 and has a logo. I used to carry it twice a week for Pilates studio visits. Then The Spouse appropriated it as his weekend bag when he runs errands - water bottle slot! Pocket for his iPad! Room inside for purchases! He loves that bag.

I use his electric razor for quick leg, armpit and bikini line maintenance. He doesn't know that.

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02-25-20, 08:14 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	products marketed to men that women prefer to use, or vice versa men's athletic shoes - because I have wide feet men's deodorant - because I have all boys and to save space in the bathroom my sons like to use this Japanese bath scrubber that appears to be marketed to women. I prefer to use baby wipes to clean clothing stains - I know this is an omni-gender product, but I find that they work better than the wipes specifically marketed as stain removers. case in point: https://money.com/gender-marketing-p...aundry-yogurt/ __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.

02-25-20, 08:50 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	I prefer men's razors and shaving cream. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

02-25-20, 10:18 PM
alisoncooks Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TarHeel country	I prefer men's t-shirts. Women's tees are often tight, super thin, and have teensy sleeves. Plus, I prefer tees with graphics or pop culture refs, which are mostly found in men's.

02-25-20, 11:13 PM
Sand Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas!	While shopping for clothes for my Dad, I noticed that in the men's department, they often have the smaller sizes of men's wear heavily clearanced when seasons change. I have scored major bargains on sweaters and jackets. Men's jackets have a lot of pockets!

02-26-20, 08:08 AM
bubbles76 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	Men's sweat pants, sweat shirts, and t-shirts. The sweat pants tend to be baggier with pockets. Big Bubble prefers all my hair products. __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day

02-26-20, 08:15 AM
hocuspocus Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rome Pa	My son's knock off of Amani Code! Men's razors, men's extra small shirts for the deep discount on clearance, and men's bathrobes.

02-26-20, 08:15 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	This will sound weird, but men's socks. I am hypothyroid, and my feet get really cold in the winter. The Dickies brand and Hanes brand men's socks are thicker and have reinforced heels and toes. I wear them all fall/ winter. Hocuspocus, I rarely wear a bathrobe, but when I do it is the one my father bought for my husband years ago. It is a little big, but it is so comfortable. __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

02-26-20, 08:26 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Shaving cream - because it's the same thing but less expensive.

02-26-20, 08:56 AM
athompson10 VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY	I have a great Title 9 workout gear/messenger bag. It's not girly/feminine or specifically marketed to women except it's Title 9 and has a logo. I used to carry it twice a week for Pilates studio visits. Then The Spouse appropriated it as his weekend bag when he runs errands - water bottle slot! Pocket for his iPad! Room inside for purchases! He loves that bag. I use his electric razor for quick leg, armpit and bikini line maintenance. He doesn't know that. __________________ Allison