Have you girls ever got catcalled and if so how do you respond?

[Paige0000]

Hey lovelies I had an interesting occurrence last night. Whilst walking past a pub window with my boyfriend all of a sudden I heard a catcall and looked back to see these guys in the window staring and smiling at me. I really didn't know what to make of it so I just lightly waved and keep walking. It's weird I found it both flattering and insulting at the same time.

Have you girls ever been catcalled? And if so how do you usually respond?

[Brooke777]

After a while, you get used to it. Like you, I was a little unsure how to respond at first. But now it is such a regular thing that I barely notice it.

[Miss_Bungle1991]

I just roll my eyes and think "screw you". Being a lesbian, I have no desire to be with a guy and I find them repulsive. (And no, I don't hate all men in general..I just have no attraction to them...hence, the repulsion.)

[Brooke777]

I just roll my eyes and think "screw you". Being a lesbian, I have no desire to be with a guy and I find them repulsive. (And no, I don't hate all men in general..I just have no attraction to them...hence, the repulsion.)

I have found that lesbians catcall me more than men do. Granted I pretty much only go to lesbian bars.

[Miss_Bungle1991]

I have found that lesbians catcall me more than men do. Granted I pretty much only go to lesbian bars.

Really?

Wow.

I could never do that. But I'm usually the quiet type (unless I am around people I feel comfortable with then I can't shut up. )

[Brooke777]

Really?

Wow.

I could never do that. But I'm usually the quiet type (unless I am around people I feel comfortable with then I can't shut up. )

I am a totally social person. I make friends most everywhere I go. Normally, I make friends with the quiet ones like yourself. It is good to have some people who are quieter than me around.

[Miss_Bungle1991]

I am a totally social person. I make friends most everywhere I go. Normally, I make friends with the quiet ones like yourself. It is good to have some people who are quieter than me around.

It's only in the last several years that I have been able to talk to people. I never had any real friends, just drug buddies. Before that, I couldn't really talk to people unless I was stoned.

[Brooke777]

It's only in the last several years that I have been able to talk to people. I never had any real friends, just drug buddies. Before that, I couldn't really talk to people unless I was stoned.

I think it is amazing when people can break out of such a toxic cycle. You should be extremely proud of yourself! I don't know you, but I am proud of you for doing that.

[~RoadToTrista~]

I just roll my eyes and think "screw you". Being a lesbian, I have no desire to be with a guy and I find them repulsive. (And no, I don't hate all men in general..I just have no attraction to them...hence, the repulsion.)

Oh come now Miss Bungle, there are some really good-looking guys out there. IMO both genders can be beautiful in different ways. Barring anything sexual, surely you don't find ALL of them repulsive. ^.^ (Bradley Cooper perhaps? <3)

[Miss_Bungle1991]

Oh come now Miss Bungle, there are some really good-looking guys out there. IMO both genders can be beautiful in different ways. Barring anything sexual, surely you don't find ALL of them repulsive. ^.^ (Bradley Cooper perhaps? <3)

Honestly, the only time I ever found a guy even semi-desirable was David Foley in drag. David Foley as himself? Meh...whatever. LOL Not sure what that says about me but.....

I think it is amazing when people can break out of such a toxic cycle. You should be extremely proud of yourself! I don't know you, but I am proud of you for doing that.

I also kicked all of the drugs and booze as well. I started nipping my Dad's booze when I was 10,11 and smoking pot by 15 (after my friends bugging me for 3 years to try it but I always refused) due to GID and the suicidal impulses from that. Now, I have no use for it. I did drink on the 4th of July but that turned out to be a VERY bad idea because it doesn't work with the anti anxiety meds I am on. I don't like taking those either to be honest, but I was falling apart due to weird anxiety attacks that came totally out of the blue. I dealt with that for several months because I didn't want to be on pills but I found that after trying a TON of other options it was the only thing that was going to help get me back together. I was VERY close to killing myself at one point because I felt as if my life was broken beyond all repair and I could never fix it again. But the pills helped and I've had no side effects so that's good.

[Brooke777]

I also kicked all of the drugs and booze as well. I started nipping my Dad's booze when I was 10,11 and smoking pot by 15 (after my friends bugging me for 3 years to try it but I always refused) due to GID and the suicidal impulses from that. Now, I have no use for it. I did drink on the 4th of July but that turned out to be a VERY bad idea because it doesn't work with the anti anxiety meds I am on. I don't like taking those either to be honest, but I was falling apart due to weird anxiety attacks that came totally out of the blue. I dealt with that for several months because I didn't want to be on pills but I found that after trying a TON of other options it was the only thing that was going to help get me back together. I was VERY close to killing myself at one point because I felt as if my life was broken beyond all repair and I could never fix it again. But the pills helped and I've had no side effects so that's good.

That is amazing that you were able to stop all of that. I too started drinking at about the same age, for the same reasons. However, I didn't stop drinking until I did try to kill myself. I am very glad you did not make it to that point, and that you have been able to keep yourself together.

[Alainaluvsu]

Ugh, yes. All the time if I'm in a crowded area (French Quarter especially). In front of my mom, too. I just keep walking and don't pay it any mind.

I just roll my eyes and think "screw you". Being a lesbian, I have no desire to be with a guy and I find them repulsive. (And no, I don't hate all men in general..I just have no attraction to them...hence, the repulsion.)

I do not understand this reaction. Being straight, I don't mind if a lesbian hits on me. In fact I'm flattered when it happens.

[Miss_Bungle1991]

That is amazing that you were able to stop all of that. I too started drinking at about the same age, for the same reasons. However, I didn't stop drinking until I did try to kill myself. I am very glad you did not make it to that point, and that you have been able to keep yourself together.

Well, the pair in my avatar are a huge help. Especially that cutie on the left.

I do not understand this reaction. Being straight, I don't mind if a lesbian hits on me. In fact I'm flattered when it happens.

Well, I tend to be very cynical at times so that is where it comes from.

[Brooke777]

I do not understand this reaction. Being straight, I don't mind if a lesbian hits on me. In fact I'm flattered when it happens.

I personally have noticed a really large difference in how men, and women catcall. Men seem to do it in a bit more...aggressive fashion. I am bi, and currently have a boyfriend so I am not against men in the slightest. But I still prefer the way women catcall than the way the men do. That is just why I have had a similar reaction at times.

[Jessica Merriman]

Usually I start running because they are only calling out the attack dogs! 

[Xhianil]

If i ever do then I'm gonna embarrass the heck outta my boyfriend and yell out "sorry, but only this sexy stud gets a peice of me!"

[Ms Grace]

In the past I've been in close proximity to women who have been catcalled (or worse) - I think they showed a lot of dignity by ignoring it and just going on her way. I did want to apologise for "men in general", plus I wish I could slap dow the guy/s doing it except they're either in a car, the other side of the road or look like they could beat me to a pulp.

Heard a funny story about a young guy who was with his friends in a car stopped at traffic lights. He called out a comment to a woman standing at the corner with her back to him. Turns out it was his mother! She gave him and his friends a real dressing down! (Recounted to me by mother, a work colleague of the woman.)

[Miss_Bungle1991]

He called out a comment to a woman standing at the corner with her back to him. Turns out it was his mother! She gave him and his friends a real dressing down!

Wow...that would really suck.

[V M]

It kinda depends on the individual guy's behavior, If they are being generally complimentary in a nice way I usually just smile a bit and go about my business

If they are being rude I generally just don't give any reaction

There have been a few times when someone has been up in my face rude and I had to tell them what bus to catch, even dumped a couple of guys on their bums for being overly aggressive and I can remember at least one time when store security had to get involved with one individual that just wouldn't stop harassing me

[Northern Jane]

When I was young, skinny, and pretty, that used to happen a LOT, particularly around construction sites and other places where men gather and feel the need to assert their 'maleness'.

I always felt flattered, usually turned away and smiled to myself, but if I was feeling particularly flirty, I would just give them a big smile and walk on. The smile really seemed to make them feel good.