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Do you shave your armpits?

258 replies

ShavenUnderarmHaven · 08/08/2023 23:37

Have just done mine for the first time since last summer. I don't care what it looks like, but the humidity where I live has been a killer lately and I will try anything if it makes me feel less sweaty/ makes my antiperspirant work more effectively.

I have not shaved regularly for quite a few years now. In my twenties I pretty much always did though.

What's normal for you?

Is there less pressure on women to shave their underarms now compared to 20 years ago?

OP posts:
SamW98 · 08/08/2023 23:45

Every other day and it’s personal preference as I’ve been single for several years.

Alwaystired2023 · 08/08/2023 23:44

Sporadically... once a month sometimes once every 2 months! Don't really think about it to be honest

Enko · 08/08/2023 23:44

Yes I do I prefer it that way. Idk there was pressure to when I was a teen but I do recall a Madonna poster with her armpit hair. Being a talking point and it surprising me it was.

Should be said I grew up in Denmark.

Wife2b · 08/08/2023 23:44

Yes every other day, no pressure from anyone it’s personal preference.

Theimpossiblegirl · 08/08/2023 23:43

A quick once over in my morning shower, legs too, all year round.

StillWantingADog · 08/08/2023 23:42

Yes in summer when the weather is hot and I’m wearing strappy dresses

otherwise I do from time to time, but not regularly

pictoosh · 08/08/2023 23:38

Yes and for the same reason you do. My deodorant works better.

LeilaDarling · 08/08/2023 23:38

Once a week, sparse hair anyway but like to feel fresh.

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