9 Struggles Only Girls Who Are Lactose Intolerant Understand
You have encyclopedic knowledge of every dairy-free dessert in existence. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Being lactose intolerant is tough. Not only are you extra susceptible to awful bouts of nausea and lots of gas, but even worse, you aren’t able to experience the magic of non-soy cheese and ice cream. Even though you’re an expert in all things dairy-free and you’ve learned by now how to navigate an Italian restaurant’s menu, that doesn’t make living the lactose-free life any less difficult.
Here are nine things every lactose intolerant person can relate to—from the highs (you get to eat Oreos!) to the very, very lows (that time you got nauseous after a tiny sip of a macchiato made with regular milk).
1. Hoping the Barista Heard You Say “Soy”—Not “Skim”—at Starbucks
Because otherwise you just wasted four bucks on a potentially life-ruining latte.
2. Drinking All the Wine at Wine and Cheese Nights with the Girls
It’s probably one of the only perks of your lactose intolerance.
3. Keeping a Stash of Lactaid Pills in Every Single Purse, Tote, and Jacket Pocket
You’re not paranoid, you’re just prepared!
4. Having to Convince Your Date You’re Not Blowing Him Off—You Literally Can’t Have Ice Cream
Sorbet, anyone?
5. Getting Embarrassingly Gassy When You Accidentally Eat a Dairy Product
You’ve considered buying a dog so you can blame him for farting.
6. Bragging About Being an Almond Milk Fan Before It Was Trendy
You’re basically a dairy-free hipster.
7. Getting Unbelievably Excited When You Found Out Oreos Are Dairy-Free
The label warns about cross-contamination with milk, but that’s a risk you’re willing to take.
8. And Feeling the Same Exact Way About Marshmallows
They’re little puffy miracles.
9. Having to Be the Annoying Friend Who Orders a Cheese-Free Personal Pizza
Hey, more for you, right?
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By Andrea Park
