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Do you shave your armpits?

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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?

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Darkmodal · 09/08/2023 01:27

@XenoBitch I've no idea if fuzz is unacceptable or not it just makes my skin look fresher and younger! And I find it oddly satisfying. Similar to the satisfaction I get from having waxy ears every now and then!

TheCatterall · 09/08/2023 01:26

Maybe monthly. Or ish. but that’s because I have very sparse body hair. And I’m lazy.

Since menopause I’ve found I’m sweating more and that there is more body odour with it so I’ve been using wild deodorant amongst other similar brands and they feel better without the hair.

I don’t care who does what or how. You all crack on with whatever makes you happy. :)

LardoBurrows · 09/08/2023 01:22

I use an epilator on my underarms and as a result now only need to epilate the few fine hairs left, fortnightly. I feel my deodorant does a better job if I am fuzz free.

XenoBitch · 09/08/2023 01:22

Darkmodal · 09/08/2023 01:05

Yes. My hair is black and so thick on my legs/armpits and eyebrows. I don't like how I feel when I need a shave, I feel cleaner once I have shaved.

I even shave my fingers, hands, feet and toes!

I also read about shaving your face every now and then so I do it every so often. The fuzz is removes is so satisfying and I look fresher and younger.

See, I don't understand the face shaving. Since when was peach fuzz unacceptable?
I saw ads on FB for fuzz razors, and a lot of the comments were women berating others for being "too lazy" to shave hair that was not a problem when I was a teen.

Darkmodal · 09/08/2023 01:05

Yes. My hair is black and so thick on my legs/armpits and eyebrows. I don't like how I feel when I need a shave, I feel cleaner once I have shaved.

I even shave my fingers, hands, feet and toes!

I also read about shaving your face every now and then so I do it every so often. The fuzz is removes is so satisfying and I look fresher and younger.

DramaAlpaca · 09/08/2023 01:02

I epilate every couple of weeks. I've been doing it so long that it doesn't hurt and most of the hair has given up trying to grow back. I can't stand being hairy. And that's just for me, not anyone else.

chitchatcat · 09/08/2023 00:56

Not that frequently anymore. I'm single at the moment and don't see that changing for some time if ever and it's also winter and I am covered up and don't care as much at the moment. Plus I had laser years ago so there isn't as much nowadays :-)

Precipice · 09/08/2023 00:49

No, never. I trim the hair with scissors once in a while.

Seddon · 09/08/2023 00:46

I love seeing confident young women with lush underarm hair, looks so carefree and dare I say sexy.

Unfortunately I can't recreate that look with my sparse and greying stubble so I keep shaving - I'm not religious about it anymore though, once a week maybe. Don't really care if hair is on display occasionally.

I can clearly remember being laughed at and told to shave by my peers when I was doing school sport at about 12.

XenoBitch · 09/08/2023 00:43

Yes, about twice a week. I do it to feel a bit cleaner rather than societal pressure.

Isittimeformynapyet · 09/08/2023 00:43

BirthdayComplication · 08/08/2023 23:46

Wax, hot wax always. Shaving is too bristly and scratchy

When you say scratchy, do you mean itchy?

Rummykitten · 09/08/2023 00:41

@Lindy2 , that would be a game changer for me! Which one did you use?

I have very noticeable hair (dark hair on very fair skin) so hopefully would be a good candidate for this…!

Biscuitandacuppa · 09/08/2023 00:40

Rarely bother, only if I’m wearing a sleeveless top. I don’t shave my legs either but the hairs on my legs are so blonde they are virtually see through!

SkipHopJumpSplatWallop · 09/08/2023 00:37

I only shave mine if I wear a sleeveless top.

Silverseas1 · 09/08/2023 00:37

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?

Stopped aong time ago. Now I use sharp scissors & carefully cut the hair as short as it will go. I hated the discomfort after shaving, or the stinging after chemical removal.

Bonfire23 · 09/08/2023 00:36

Once a week or so. I'm not fussed if I have a bit of hair but don't like too much
It's a pain as I have to shave and then use a tiny trimmer for a stupid scar that otherwise sprouts way longer hair than the rest Hmm and can't be reached with a razor

JaceLancs · 09/08/2023 00:35

Shave once or twice a week as helps the anti perspirant or deodorant work better
no other reason - I live alone and do same in winter when no one sees anyway

EveSix · 09/08/2023 00:34

Not much, maybe every other month.
I am convinced I sweat more when I'm clean shaven, and that my armpits smell more without my silky, downy underarm hairs to wick it away.

SwordToFlamethrower · 09/08/2023 00:32

Nah, I stopped over a year ago and I haven't looked back.

Feels more womanly and I enjoy one less thing to do.

SocksAndTheCity · 09/08/2023 00:30

Never. I can't see the point and I have better things to do with my time.

fullbloom87 · 09/08/2023 00:28

I have to everyday. Although if I'm going out in the evening I have to shave it again as it goes stubbly so quick.
I don't personally think hairy pits looks very nice on a women.

ToxicBiennial · 09/08/2023 00:27

Epilator every couple of months. That’s it really.

Imsureitsprobablymebut · 09/08/2023 00:25

I no longer have armpit hair as I lasered it off a few years ago. I use to get awful ingrown hairs due to rasering at least once a week, it’s so much better now. Plus, as a possible side effect to the laser use, I don’t sweat as much either.

Sonolanona · 09/08/2023 00:25

Daily. Legs every other day.
I just prefer it . I use an epilator in summer on my legs but armpits are too painful!

Bananasplitlady · 09/08/2023 00:12

Daily. My 17yo doesn't remove any body hair at all, which (due to the aforementioned societal expectations) I will confess I found a bit odd initially.