‘Don’t move. Don’t react’: Florida woman goes in Ulta to shop. Then the workers tell her something scary

Women are often told their sense of hyper-awareness is paranoia. But for many, that vigilance stems from lived experiences, from uneasy walks home at night to discomfort in something as routine as taking an Uber during the day.

You can even find guides on how to do basic errands “as a woman,” such as grocery shopping or commuting, which says a lot about the reality women live in.