I...kinda feel like life is easier for me as a guy, yes. But not entirely!
I know a woman who receives strange private messages sometimes... This never happened to me. Maybe one or two times in my life, but not really worth mentioning. Also: I don't get harrassed by women (or guys) on the street, I guess this can happen occasionally to you you girls, right? I don't really get bothered, like... 99,9% of the time. That's why I think I have it easier as a guy. Most people simply don't care about me, I'm just another dude for them, walking the streets of life.
But, but, but! It is extremely hard for me to have guys as friends, in real life or online, doesn't matter, because I don't act "manly" enough or whatever. I just get avoided by most guys and that is actually the best thing that could happen. I mean it's better than getting insulted or so. But I think this is not so different for the girls, we all have to act in a specific way to get accepted by "most" people. Or to attract "most" people, depending on what you wish for yourself. Most guys I know in real life, are more serious and "cool" acting or vulgar and have such a humor. They don't want me, since I'm more of a happy person and I like cute things. But that doesn't matter, I wouldn't be happy with them anyway. I figured you just need like-minded people, even if it means (especially in my case) those people are more rare. And to find them, you have to stay true to yoursefl! The older I got, the nicer most oher people became, especially the adult ones. I'm friendly, so most people are friendly to me as well. It is just not enough for a deeper friendship or similar. I wouldn't have the courage to go full out with my attitudes. To not gain attention, I try to be as inconspicuous as possible.