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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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ManilowBarry · 05/06/2024 16:11

Never.

stayathomer · 05/06/2024 16:10

Personally no but that’s just because wearing a skirt makes me shave my legs which makes me feel a bit better and I find when I leave it it means I’m falling down on self care and need a bit of a boost but wouldn’t care if other people did

UrbanFan · 05/06/2024 16:08

Well I can't go out without my legs hairy or not.

AliceKyteler · 05/06/2024 16:07

Why would you think that's "A new low" rather than you have other priorities that actually matter and you are comfortable with your body.
Haven't shaved my legs in 30 years.
Just back from a cycle ride wearing shorts, I don't even think about it.

MotherFeministWoman · 05/06/2024 16:04

I never shave my legs.

spiderplantmum · 05/06/2024 15:58

Honestly, letting go of those things does you the world of good. Imagine being worried about a little bit of hair that grows there because it's meant to be there when you have a tiny person to keep alive.

BettyUnderswoob · 05/06/2024 15:47

Roundroundthegarden · 05/06/2024 15:30

I wouldn't . People would stare and I would care. I just got my hands waxed today oddly enough! I'm dark haired too so it is very , very noticeable.

No they wouldn’t. No one would stare and no one would care. It’s unlikely anyone would even notice: people don’t pay much attention to others when they’re out and about.

I Haven’t shaved my legs this year, though they’re much sparser than they used to be. Have done my armpits recently, but only to help keep me fresh. Could not care less what others think of my body hair. My DH isn’t bothered, but if he ever did expect me to remove hair (he really wouldn't) I'd demand that he remove his, too!

DillyDilly · 05/06/2024 15:47

I really dislike my legs being hairy, so never have, never will!

mycatisanarcissist · 05/06/2024 15:46

Yes.

NailsHairNipsHeels · 05/06/2024 15:44

I wouldn't but that's my personal preference and just scoot the razor over them in the shower of a morning.
I wouldn't notice what anyone else chose to do.

burnoutbabe · 05/06/2024 15:42

Have never shaved legs ever. Happy to walk around in shorts (long) if hot.

Why would you see 2 people in shorts and find one grim/disgusting for having hairs on legs but one perfectly okay (being a man)

Bringbackthebeaver · 05/06/2024 15:42

I prefer to shave beacuse I have light skin, big calves and dark, stubbly leg hair and if I leave it to grow it just looks a bit more masculine than I like.

It wouldn't stop me leaving the house though. If I had time to shave I would, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. I've often gone swimming with hairy legs because I'm not trying to look my best there, I'm just exercising.

I have some friends who never shave, they have more tanned/ darker skin and it looks nice on them.

IfYoureHappyAndYouKnowItHaveAGin · 05/06/2024 15:41

I don't shave my legs anymore, one of my teen dds hates shaving and felt conscious of her body hair, I spoke to her about embracing it and not giving a shit about others opinions, and then realised that I'm a hypocrite because I don't do that.

Haven't shaved for a couple of years now (and teen dd is very comfortable with her body hair) so job done I guess.

Holidaaaaay · 05/06/2024 15:39

As a PP said, I wouldn't care if anyone else did, wonder if I'd even notice to be honest. But I wouldn't, I hate having hairy legs.

Coastalcreeksider · 05/06/2024 15:38

I just have. 😂

They are very blonde though so they don't really show, well, not unless you were looking at them from about two inches away.

Topseyt123 · 05/06/2024 15:36

I can't remember the last time I shaved my legs. I just can't be arsed at all and couldn't give a shit what anyone else thinks.

PinkCardigan93 · 05/06/2024 15:35

I'm a solo parent working three jobs. I sure as hell go out in shorts and skirts with hairy legs!

I would love to shave - but have no time for that! 😂

Roundroundthegarden · 05/06/2024 15:30

I wouldn't . People would stare and I would care. I just got my hands waxed today oddly enough! I'm dark haired too so it is very , very noticeable.

Precipice · 05/06/2024 15:30

Yes. Always do (at least, in shorts - I don't wear dresses or skirts).

I am an adult mammal and have gone through puberty. Due to this, I have body hair.

Hankunamatata · 05/06/2024 15:30

Nope. But it was something I was bullied for relentlessly at the start of high school so I'm super paranoid.

ConfusedConfuse · 05/06/2024 15:29

No

SuperLoudPoppingAction · 05/06/2024 15:28

I don't wear dresses but I don't shave my legs and I go swimming.
Can't think why there would be an issue with it.

PixieTrance89 · 05/06/2024 15:26

Well considering I'm due to have a baby in July and can't even reach to shave and it's been too warm for trousers, yes I have gone out with hairy legs lol

Ineffable23 · 05/06/2024 15:17

Yeah, all the time. Haven't shaved in maybe a year. I don't really view it as a new low, more a conscious decision to not worry.

DildoHarding · 05/06/2024 15:15

Yes but mine are pretty sparse since chemo. My oxter hair hasn't grown back at all

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