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Would you go out with hairy legs?

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Winniethepoohisactuallyquitedeep · 05/06/2024 15:04

In shorts/skirt/dress?

I think I’ve reached a new low.
Since having my Dd I’ve had less time to
spend on myself as I previously did and I’m
less bothered. The other day it was hot, I was short of time and went out in shorts…with hairy legs. I’m a brunette so have quite dark, hairy legs, part of me thought eurgh, but then, ahh cba

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Cuwins · 05/06/2024 17:50

I have taken my DD for her swimming lesson (I'm in the pool) without because I forgot but I did feel self conscious when I realised.
However reading this thread has made me think that maybe people wouldn't notice as much as I think so made me feel better.

Soubriquet · 05/06/2024 17:24

Yes. Body hair doesn’t bother me at all

piningforautumn · 05/06/2024 17:24

Like so many others on here, I don't care what others do, but my dark leg hair feels very noticable to me, so I'd probably be too self-conscious, except in an emergency. It's stupid social conditioning, but it's hard to shake. (Also, it doesn't take me long to do in the shower, so usually easy enough... but I'd let it slide if I were ill, exhausted, or had no time.)

Funnywonder · 05/06/2024 17:11

No. But my legs are a sight, covered in spider veins, and the hairiness just adds an extra dollop of self consciousness to the mix. SIL has never shaved her legs in her life and I only know this because she told me! She said she has had some really negative comments from other women, but she couldn't give a shiny one.

Boomer55 · 05/06/2024 17:01

I wouldn’t, but each to their own.🙂

Precipice · 05/06/2024 16:56

I wonder if those that would have lighter/ blonder hair.

I have dark brown hair and pale skin (including in the summer as I lather on the SPF50). I also have a hormonal imbalance, which as well as giving me many chin hairs now (these I do remove), has lengthened my leg hair. Some of my leg hairs are over 3cm long. I assure you that they are visible.

I haven't shaved my legs since I was 12 years old and I'm not going to start now. I'm against doing so both politically and personally. I don't want bald legs. I would prefer to have the level of leg hair I used to have back when I didn't get chin hairs or only got the odd two or three. But I haven't reached the level of trimming my leg hair with clippers!

MartinsSpareCalculator · 05/06/2024 16:53

No. I'm not bothered what other people think, I just don't like it.

Q124 · 05/06/2024 16:51

No never.

DaisyChain505 · 05/06/2024 16:49

It’s body hair. It’s natural, we all have it and it’s nothing to be ashamed or disgusted by.

Its a persons personal choice if they would like to remove or minimise it however each to their own.

We have been conditioned to think women should be bald from the eyebrows down.

Howtonamechange · 05/06/2024 16:47

Absolutely not I wouldn't.

I wonder if those that would have lighter/ blonder hair.

I personally have thick dark hair and for me I would feel way too self conscious to do so but good for you if it doesn't bother you.

Also to me, armpit hair is a definite no no even on men.

longdistanceclaraclara · 05/06/2024 16:46

Ideally not nut am currently having a flare of a skin condition and I can't shave but I'm also not going to go around dressed like a yeti to protect people from hairy legs i just hope it resolved before I go on holiday

fiorentina · 05/06/2024 16:44

Personally no, I never have hairy legs/pits etc, always do a quick shave every day or two, I don’t find it takes long but that’s my personal preference.

Floralnomad · 05/06/2024 16:41

I would but back in the day when I had hair it was so blonde you didn’t really notice whether I’d got it or not . I don’t grow body hair anymore so not an issue

suntannedsnowballsinhellskitchensink · 05/06/2024 16:41

I'm dark with very pale skin and have been conditioned to be hair free

So no, I wouldn't

But I'd be thrilled to see someone who didn't give a fuck Grin

BouleDeSuif · 05/06/2024 16:40

Yep. I do. I wear shorts and skirts and go swimming all with hairy legs.

usernother · 05/06/2024 16:39

No I wouldn't, it's a pet hate of mine.

Springwatch123 · 05/06/2024 16:38

This!

Would you go out with hairy legs?
Alwaysalwayscold · 05/06/2024 16:34

No I wouldn't.

I've often found myself in the "have a quick shave or just wear trousers" scenario. I'd say it was a 50/50 outcome, usually depending on how rushed I am.

trekking1 · 05/06/2024 16:19

I have. Men do it all the time and no one cares.

GodzillaAttacks · 05/06/2024 16:19

Of course. Have done plenty of times.

Saltyswee · 05/06/2024 16:18

Absolutely not! I love smooth silky legs!

Gettingbysomehow · 05/06/2024 16:16

Yes.
My leg hair is light blond.
I would not do it if I looked like a bear.

TallulahBetty · 05/06/2024 16:15

No, but I wouldn't judge anyone who did.

afaloren · 05/06/2024 16:14

Why is having body hair that naturally occurs a ‘low’? I wouldn’t give it a second thought. Men don’t.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 05/06/2024 16:11

Can't exactly leave them behind. So yes, if I CBA or the shaver needs charging.

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