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Would you go to the beach with legs this hairy?

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Spicyprawnsitisthen · 17/08/2025 17:15

Like this?

I went today without really realising how bad they were until I got there. I live by a beach, not on holidays and just rushed there after work
Now i’m looking at them like 😮
I feel like no one I know would do this

Would you go to the beach with legs this hairy?
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GrumpyExpat · 17/08/2025 20:42

No. because I habitually shave almost every day…. but I also would not give a toss if someone did. I probably would not even notice.

Livpool · 17/08/2025 20:39

No, but I like being smooth like a dolphin, which is weird but I am fine with it. I wouldn’t care what anyone else did though. Who cares?

SonK · 17/08/2025 20:36

Your legs look absolutely fine, I wouldn't even have noticed.

On the very rare occasion I am close to someone who has visible body hair, and I actually do notice, I just think cool, I could do that too and still be confident and pretty like them.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 17/08/2025 20:32

Can't even see hairs on the laptop screen, so I'd have no chance of noticing any on somebody more than six foot away from me on a beach.

Wheech · 17/08/2025 20:30

Not personally because I like my legs to be clean shaven and can't even stand the feel of invisible stubble. I don't even know if it's genuine preference or social conditioning but I shave my legs most days even in winter.

I'd not care about another woman though. If I took time to pass judgement at all it would only be to admire her lack of fucks.

MadameCholetsDirtySecret · 17/08/2025 20:29

No one is looking. Just relax and enjoy yourself.

IzzyHandsIsMySpiritAnimal · 17/08/2025 20:28

Yes. Men go to the beach with far hairier legs. Yours look absolutely fine.

Encrochat · 17/08/2025 20:26

Literally who's fucking looking at your legs?🫤

Chinsupmeloves · 17/08/2025 20:25

I shave regularly, just a habit, but I really wouldnt think anything of anyone with hairy legs. I have a good friend who has thick blonde curly leg hair and has never shaved, couldn't care less.

HangingOver · 17/08/2025 20:25

Lovely reading on this thread that fuzzy legs are more and more normal. When I was a teen a single hair anywhere was social suicide. Which was especially awful for me as my skin does not tolerate shaving well at all. So many years spent stubbly and raw!

steff13 · 17/08/2025 20:24

I wouldn't. I shave my legs everyday. But I wouldn't judge you if you did.

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 17/08/2025 20:21

I wouldn’t plan to but I’ve found myself in situations where I’ve been showing hairy legs like getting a pedicure and realising too late they were going to scrub and moisturise my legs 🤣. Also worn a skirt and realised they were hairier than I thought lol

Londontown12 · 17/08/2025 20:21

Yeah I would !!! Who cares ! I don’t give a monkeys thou lol 😂

BrendaSmall · 17/08/2025 20:21

I pluck my leg hairs 🤣🤣
They don’t grow back after a while, I also shave too if going out, but haven’t got many now due to plucking

PiggyPants101 · 17/08/2025 20:20

I absolutely would (and have)

Also, casting my mind back, I cannot think of a time I have noticed another woman's hairy legs...

Imaybeoldbutstillrandy · 17/08/2025 20:19

Personally I wouldn't be bothered. I'm me, this is me, it's how I am take me as I am.

It's not as if you will ever see anyone that you meet on a public beach again - unless it's the beach in your local town, but again I say fuck them if they have a problem.

HPFA · 17/08/2025 20:16

Glad to hear all the younger women not bothering.

DD doesn't either but leg hair is so blonde you only know it's there by touch.

Cathmawr · 17/08/2025 20:15

I would have cared in my early twenties but since then it's been a gradual slide into not shaving or giving a shit what people think about my appearance. Very liberating!

I don't really notice other women's body hair but if I do clock it I think good on you!

tuvamoodyson · 17/08/2025 20:13

No…I prefer to be hair free.

HangingOver · 17/08/2025 20:13

My legs have looked like this in shorts all summer 😁

MincePiesAndStilton · 17/08/2025 20:12

Just back from a lovely day on the beach with my far hairier than this legs 😅

HerLivingontheHill · 17/08/2025 20:10

I doubt anyone really cares that much.

I recently saw a women in a city with shorts and very hairy legs- more than yours.

It's not my preference, but it didn't spoil my day!

Tartantotty · 17/08/2025 20:08

No. I love smooth legs which feel and look great and get a better tan.

lemoncrisp · 17/08/2025 20:08

Of course I would go to the beach with hairy legs! Who on earth is going to be looking at them? And even if someone happened to notice .....so what???? Complete non issue.

27pilates · 17/08/2025 20:07

No sorry I wouldn’t, 2 seconds with a razor and soap will sort that.

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