In my mid 40s I have lost the urge to remove body hair much, particularly in winter. If anything I find it’s better for my skin, no rashes or bumps under my arms, less sweating under my arms. Easier with sensitive skin.
I kind of presumed that no one cares that much- I certainly don’t care if other people have a preference to wax completely or not shave at all.
I went swimming with an acquaintance and she seemed shocked, a bit horrified even, at my legs. I stated I am comfortable, made a light joke my husband is supportive. But she brought it up again like it’s a big deal. ‘Especially as you are so fair skinned with black hair’ was her last comment (I am, not particularly super hair, average but with black hair).
Are other women actually bothered about shaving when it comes to others? Do you notice? I don’t in the pool! Obviously we all have our personal preferences for our own bodies, but does this for extend to being in anyway affronted by what another woman does. She stated hers is the typical view, but I may have more ‘European’ standards.
For context, if anyone askes, I’m quite average in most ways. Healthy weight, clean hair and clothing etc.
yanbu- I’m not really that bothered about what others do, as long as I can exercise my own personal freedom without comment
yabu- I think it’s a bit yucky on others and I do judge natural body hair in the pool