I hate this picture of this model on a scale. Maybe I'd change the female jealousy gene.

I would change the female gene to put on weight so easily in our hips, thighs and butt.

i would eliminate the insecurities that every woman has about her body.

i have yet to meet a woman that is 100% satisfied with her body and i wish it weren't like that. i wish we could all be comfortable in our own skin and not judge each other so harshly based on appearences. i know i'm complicit in it too and i wish it weren't like that.

I would change how emotional we are, and I would change the double-standard about being single in late 20s, and 30s. For women, its sad but for men it shows they are a catch or they're responsible, etc. Sucks.

This question is ridiculous. Although many women may have similar traits there is nothing inherit about any of them-it's all a social construction. "All" women do not have body insecurities, or are jealous or whatever. Just like "all" men aren't jerks. Or all gay men aren't fashionable and lesbians aren't "all" butchy.

I can kind of see where discocactus is coming from here, so I'll just preface what I'm about to say by saying that it's more of a personality trait than a "female" trait, although some would argue that it IS inherently feminine ... ANYWAYS ... whenever I get angry, I inevitably CRY, especially when I'm confronting someone. Even if I try to keep a level head, I end up bursting into tears and I HATE IT - I just want to hold my ground! I have tried all sorts of tactics to avoid this, but I think that the ability to stop it might have to come with practice and experience! So come on, someone, pick a fight with me! (I kid, i kid)

I agree with discocactus but am going to respond anyway

I have often thought that if all women spent as much time thinking about important things as they did about how they looked, fashion, makeup etc. that the world would be a much healthier and more interesting place.

I totally feel good as a woman but what i would change is our metobolism....

Sensitivity and Jealousy....why do we let little things bother us so much?!

Discocactus, i completely understand where you're coming from (especially the social construct part!) but have you seriously met ANY woman that is 100% comfortable and happy with her body and wouldn't change a single thing?

i don't think it's a generalization to say that the vast majority of women (very vast) would like to change something about their bodies. and that is something that i wish would go away. i think it's more of a human trait to be insecure, but it does seem to be more vocal when it involves women, know what i mean?

I totally agree with bigestivediscuit! How did you practice not to cry? Its an physical response for me to let the tears gush when I'm in a confrontation ... unfortunately it can be a sign of weakness ... and thus far I've been able to keep the tears from coming at work ... but how can i hone my skills as you have?

I wish we could eliminate our insecurities and jealousy!

OH wow...this is tough! I would change the jealosy and wanting to be perfect and comparing yourself to every other female out there. It weighs a girl down emotionally...

I would change a physcial trait. No more periods.

I don't even care about the periods, I'd just get rid of the cramps and PMS that accompany them.

i am happy with my body.

What feminine thing that i would change would be cramps. Men do not get them, and, they hurt.

I think a lot of my friends are happy with their bodies as well. i think it has to do with being positive and supportive of each other. we do not criticize other women we see.

competition between women. and the stereotype that women are weaker than man and therefore easy to take advantage of.

a lot of women i know will almost immediately think with her emotions rather than with reasoning. i'm in law school, so i'm actually being taught how to hone the reasoning aspect everyday, but sometimes i definitely will go on emotion rather than what is probably reasonable. then i can't have a proper argument and end up almost to tears and looking ridiculous (and, yes, it's pretty much always in my romantic relationship. ugh.)

I think everyone has great ideas. It is hard to pick something you would give up that is naturally apart of you. It is like saying "if you had to remove an arm, which one would you pick?"

I'd go with my left arm. I rarely use it.

jealousy and insecurities... and comparing yourself to every other girl out there, even though you know they are doing the same thing.. as happy as i am with myself, i also find myself looking at someone else thinking... awe i like her cute little body i want that one instead!

I would like to get rid of the tendency of women to tear each other down rather then help each other. I don't think every woman does this, but it is a very common occurence.

Definitely the gossip and jealousy factor, I'll admit, I am a jealous girl at times, which of course leads to gossip.

Aside from that, I'd want to get rid of periods/menopause and cellulite.

Being on your period. Everything else I think I can deal with.

our lack of confidence-- yes, our insecurity and body image issues. but maybe we should be changing the media instead!

I'd get rid of the emotionalness.

ease of weight gain, pms, cramps, cellulite...holy...the list is longgggggg.

periods as a whole

cellulite is a close second

lovaajn me too...i have a feeling i am going to be AWFUL at oral arguments this fall...I'm a bit emotional and I get blushing very easy!

I wish women were not so emotional that sometimes they go completely irrational and bonkers. I am not like that at all, and I can't stand women who are! Think clearly and be logical!

I actually don't mind periods -- they feel cleansing, in a weird way.

I would probably change the structure of our anatomy -- we're just not geared to orgasm as easily as our male counterparts. No fair!

fab4-that was funny.
I have to go with periods. It's just so-weird.

i would have to say cellulite and periods. both totally suck!

the tendency to gossip

cellulite!! ahhhh i hate it soo much makes me sad

that we feel we have to be "perfect" (no cellulite, skinny, tall, flawless skin) to be considered beautiful. Because in reality when are those really possible for women not blessed with fast metabolisms, model height and have blemish prone skin? Periods I can deal with thanks to Motrin and tampons.

I wish I could stop being natually drawn to shopping and save money.