9 Common “icks” for men
128 men share their “icks” in women
Someone from our Instagram community asked if guys have icks for girls… Brace yourselves, ladies. New information will be unlocked, as well as new fears. But first, let us define an “ick”. It’s an informal expression used to express disgust at something unpleasant or offensive.
Most common icks for men in women:
Bad Hygiene. Bad breath, body odors, poor oral hygiene, and a general lack of cleanliness took the top spot as an ick for men. Bad hygiene is simply repelling. Ladies, here are a few of my favorite feminine care products:
Invest in feminine wipes. I love ‘Freshies’ from Woo More Play. They cleanse/ freshen things up and leave you smelling like a vanilla cupcake. I always carry at least one with me. 12/10 recommend.
This mini Dove deodorant spray is small enough to fit into most purses. It smells so fresh and clean. Lastly, I always carry minty gum and lip gloss.
Smoking (cigarettes, vaping)
Rudeness/Entitlement (being rude to service industry workers, entitled attitudes, and treating others poorly)
Bad Teeth (crooked teeth/ bad oral hygiene).
Overuse of Makeup (too much makeup, caked-on makeup)
Ugly or dirty feet/toes (dirty feet, unkempt feet/toes). I was pretty surprised at how often this was mentioned. This has nothing to do with these men possibly having a foot fetish or foot phobia. Men are simple… they like things that look and smell nice.
Being Overly Loud (loud attention-seeking behavior, obnoxiousness, and combative nature)
Insecurity (need for constant validation, clinginess, and codependency)
Obsession with Astrology
128 men share their icks in women:
These responses came directly from men from our Instagram community. Follow @StephanieDaily to join the fun :).
When girls say “yas queen”, when their car smells like a hamster cage, complaining.
Yes. Thirst traps from girls we genuinely like.
Messed up teeth.
Nose hair.
Feet that are bigger than mine😂.
Cheap perfume.
Being rude to people or speak as if you are above them.
Too much partying.
Women who take too many photos somewhere.
Annoying voice.
Bad smell, astrology, oily, disdain for smarts or ambition (in self or partner).
Eye rolling/ pouting.
If a girl eats her boogers or smells funny.
Bad teeth.
I have a few. Girls who post their Venmo/ CashApp… it’s a big one. It’s giving broke / begging.
Happens when conversation goes south and the cognitive attention doesn’t match the package.
Great kissing is a must… if she struggles to let go and kiss me with some sensuality, it's a no.
If she badmouths her friends or her friend’s partners… It's a definite ick.
Finding out she’s hooked up with a friend.
Top navy tattoos.
Smoking cigarettes and being rude to service industry workers.
Chewing with mouth open.
Smoking.
Long nails.
Overly loud attention seeking women.
Codependency.
Obnoxious, loud, combative women.
Eyelashes too big for face, overly tight or small clothes, ugly feet, unclean scent.
Entitled attitude.
Smelly puss. Ugly toes. Not knowing how to kiss. Bad attitude.
Beauty outside but ugly inside That is a hard pass for most of us.
Bad breath. Bad personal hygiene. Dirty feet.
Mustaches.
If she says she hates cats (don’t have any) but kinda tells me a lot about your personality.
Bad oral hygiene.
Finding out she has a roster.
Noise when eating/ chewing.
Talking extensively about drama (in an immature way).
Oversharing on a first date, eliminating any sexy mysteriousness about them.
Having bad breath or teeth.
Obsessed with astrology.
Wearing a cake or makeup! (Makeup should enhance features, not cover them).
Vaping.
In general, being rude.
When she assumes rather than asks (gently/ politely).
Gross feet.
Talking about politics too much.
Smokers.
When they don’t answer my question.
Our icks are normal shit. No sense of humor, rudeness, just overall basic humanity 101 stuff.
Stained panties, bad breath, meanness.
Being too opinionated, or trying to control previous relationships with friends.
Yes. If they’re super close-minded to something like football or being too political.
Yes, when a girl says “like” every other word!
Unkempt and dirty fingernails on ladies They don’t have to be done, just clean please.
Chewing with mouth open.
Smoking.
Too much makeup.
From people using the word “ick”. Major turn off. Not exaggerating.
Poor hygiene.
Girls that belch or spit.
Definitely the ick if she divulges all of her drama within the first few dates.
Girls with Only Fans.
Massive false eyelashes. Obvious cosmetic surgery. Ugly long nails.
Too much make up and/ or fake lashes. Being materialistic.
Being rude. Mistreating a waiter/ waitress. It’s a huge ick for me.
Feeling entitled.
Botox, fillers and way too many tattoos.
Having a conversation with someone who can’t stop looking at their phone.
Tattoos.
Bad oral hygiene.
General hygiene, but i’d probably notice before asking her out. Halitosis on the other hand…
If they live like a slob.
Nagging.
If they watch reality TV shows.
Having a zillion partners.
If they’re into astrology.
Smoking.
Liberals.
Overall confidence/ arrogance. Women who think they’re too good looking for anyone.
Always having to have her cake and eat it too regardless if circumstance/ scenario.
When she has a tattoo near her bikini line.
Sloppy drunk.
Lip fillers.
Duck lips.
Lack of ambition.
Mentioning the patriarchy.
Treating members of the service industry poorly.
Overdone lip filler.
Immaturity, unreasonable expectations, wearing PJs in public.
Dirty cars, bedrooms, bathrooms.
Girls with a sense of entitlement like I should feel like that they’ll talk to me.
Arrogance, rudeness, lateness.
When they’re extra clingy right out the gate. No sense of humor. Crazy laughs/ eyes.
Hairy armpits.
Social media obsession.
No, this is childish. We get annoyed/ uninterested.
Feminists asking for traditional relationships but refusing to do their traditional duties.
Women that don’t keep themselves and their homes clean.
Posting thirst traps on social media.
“Swipe left if you’re under 6’’”, “Looking to be spoiled/ DNE if you make less than 6 figures”.
Entitlement and cringe on social media.
When she’s judgey, rude, disrespectful, acts like a Karen, or ghosts.
When a girl uses a slur casually in passing because she thinks it makes her sound cool…
When she only texts one word replies and the IRL conversation is exactly the same.
When she says “she’s not racist BUT…”
Bad teeth.
Overly aggressive.
Personality.
Caked on makeup.
Astrology.
Armpit hair.
Too much makeup.
Bad breath, and bigotry.
Cigarette smoking, being rude to others, can’t handle their drinking.
Funky odors (breath, pits, feet, and… yeah, that too).
Using the word ick, cats, bad laugh or voice, jacked feet/ toes, duck face selfies, liberals.
Stuck up girls that have certain pitches in their voice.
Super long nails.
Suggestive pictures on dating profiles. If you and I date, I don’t want that out there.
Smoking.
Yes, from liars, bad hygiene and messiness.
Smoking. “Open toe walk”.
Bad teeth, low self motivation/ self worth.
Filthy house/ rudeness.
When girls say “bruh”.
Smoking.
When she doesn’t get humor or has a cookie cutter personality; let’s TikTok do her thinking.
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xX,
Stephanie