A woman has shared that her husband pays her $208 every month as a “woman tax” because he believes women have it harder. Camilla, who posts on TikTok as @camilla.and.family, revealed this unique arrangement, which has gone viral, gaining over 704K views.
In her video, Camilla explained that the “woman tax” acknowledges the challenges she has faced as a woman. “This tax is to compensate me for having a period every month, two tough pregnancies where I vomited daily, and two C-sections,” she said.
What makes this idea even more interesting is that it wasn’t Camilla’s suggestion. Her husband was the one who came up with the idea of the tax. He pays her $208 monthly in two $104 installments, adding up to nearly $2,500 annually.
Camilla shared that this money supports her self-care routine. “He pays for my manicure and pedicure twice a month,” she said, adding, “I can’t explain how happy this makes me, and it really helps during that week of bleeding.”
For Camilla, the “woman tax” goes beyond pampering herself. She sees it as setting an example for her kids. “I want my kids to know they should take care of themselves and be taken care of,” she said in the video.
The post received a lot of positive feedback, with many viewers admiring the idea. “Where do you find men like this?” one person asked. Another wrote, “You are so lucky to have a husband who thinks like this.”
Some commenters shared similar experiences. One person said, “My partner pays for my nails and feet, and it makes me feel good.” Another added, “My husband pays $120 from each paycheck as my ‘woman tax.’ His coworker thinks it’s dumb, but I’m lucky to have him.”
Camilla’s story has sparked conversations about how partners can support each other, with many calling her husband’s gesture thoughtful and inspiring.