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Do you shave your legs in the winter?

213 replies

beebee25 · 07/12/2025 06:55

I last shaved my legs in September and won't shave them again until about April.

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MasculineProviderEnergy · 07/12/2025 08:05

I let mine grow in the summer too. Protects legs against stinging nettles, and there's nothing quite like a soft summer breeze riffling through the leg-feathers.

TheChosenTwo · 07/12/2025 08:04

I do but not as regularly as I do in the summer. It only really takes about a minute in the shower.
i swim a lot so my body is out all year round, I don’t really care and will swim with hairy legs but I suppose I just like having smooth legs and pits.

ShodAndShadySenators · 07/12/2025 08:03

Yes, because I don't like stubble generally and I don't want to look like The Fly when I go swimming. It's no more faff doing it in the shower than it is in the summer, although summertime I do it daily rather than every couple/few days. Underarms are done the same.

I once injured my leg on holiday and had a large plaster over it on my calf. When we got back and went to walk in for more treatment, the HCP carefully peeled the plaster off my nice smooth tanned leg, to reveal a square of paler, hairy skin. The guy looked at it and raised an eyebrow, shook his head and said sorrowfully to DH, "Mate, she's letting herself go". It was so funny Grin #LoveBritishHumour

EdithStourton · 07/12/2025 08:02

No, unless going somewhere hot or going swimming.

Or if I'm going to be wearing sheer tights or flashing a bare ankle.

phantomofthepopera · 07/12/2025 07:59

I don’t bother usually until a hospital appointment this week. I was expecting just a consultation but it turned out I had to have a minor surgical procedure for which I had to strip off my bottom half and put my legs in stirrups. I haven’t shaved (anywhere) since August! I also had old knickers on and chipped nail polish. I wanted to die.

It was the boot up the backside I needed to take myself back in hand. I’m like a slippery dolphin now.

TheVengaBusIsComingMyBusPassIsForthcoming · 07/12/2025 07:58

Nope, I never shave, even in summer.

I hate it that the beauty standard is for women to look like a prepubescent girl.

TidyCyan · 07/12/2025 07:56

Yes. I like them smooth and it takes me about 15 seconds per leg (I only do up to just above the knee). I also go to the gym and run in shorts all winter.

Silverbirchleaf · 07/12/2025 07:56

Yes, but less frequently.

DouglasBader · 07/12/2025 07:55

Nope.

Not in summer either.

flutterby1 · 07/12/2025 07:55

No if I can get away with it, I will not shave for months as it’s not showing. But I’m single. My legs look like a gorrilla the moment . It’s is nature though. I did have to shave my armpits a few weeks ago as I had an ecg appointment and I didn’t want to look hairy but I wait til the shorts and T-shirt weather if I can… like I said it’s only nature not current societal concepts of beauty

DeftGoldHedgehog · 07/12/2025 07:54

Yes I do, as I swim and go to the gym in winter too. My leg hairs are fine and blonde so no-one would notice either way, and it doesn't bother DH, but I prefer it and it doesn't trouble my skin. If it did I wouldn't bother.

howthemoonshines · 07/12/2025 07:53

Oh yes, I do them every day in the shower out of habit now.

I then apply body oil - the feeling of smooth oiled legs is lovely and it makes me feel great

TheFluffiestCat · 07/12/2025 07:52

Legs and armpits every day. Nobody sees or feels them except possibly the cat, who is nosy and likes to hang out in the bathroom, but I feel better with them done. My hair is thick and dark, so it would be a statement if I stopped.

Crumpt · 07/12/2025 07:51

I'm surprised no one has said yes because they go swimming or do other exercise during the winter. I get far too hot in full length leggings. For that reason alone, yes. And also because I just feel a bit gross otherwise.

StillweriseLH · 07/12/2025 07:51

Yes. It’s part of self care and hygiene process for me.

I wax, epilate and trim my body hair, same as I have my head hair cut and I have good nails.

why would I only do those things 50% of the year? I do it for me as much as for appearance.

Chiseltip · 07/12/2025 07:49

Everything. Everyday. A quick wizz all over with a razor only takes a minute.

There's no way I could go a week, let alone months, without shaving.

AprilinPortugal · 07/12/2025 07:46

I'm having them waxed for the work Christmas party otherwise I wouldn't bother. What is this epilator people are using?

shellyleppard · 07/12/2025 07:43

Not shaved mine for 4 year's...... single Pringle and not interested in dating again. Post menopausal so leg hair is fading naturally Lol

PollyBell · 07/12/2025 07:38

I have never shaved my legs or removed it any other way life is too short

MyPersonalExperience · 07/12/2025 07:29

Fedupofwimps · 07/12/2025 07:26

Tis'reet....they'll have seen far, far worse!

I'm sure they were happier dealing with a slightly hairy woman in a tatty nightie than a drunk who had vomited all over themselves and shat their pants.

They were wonderful. I just hope I don't meet them under different circumstances. I have since bought a new nightie.

Fedupofwimps · 07/12/2025 07:26

MyPersonalExperience · 07/12/2025 07:22

I didn't but then I got blue lighted to hospital in my tatty nightie, no knickers and with hairy legs. My mum always used to say wear respectable knickers in case you get run over. I would add shaving legs to that advice...

Tis'reet....they'll have seen far, far worse!

I'm sure they were happier dealing with a slightly hairy woman in a tatty nightie than a drunk who had vomited all over themselves and shat their pants.

MyPersonalExperience · 07/12/2025 07:22

I didn't but then I got blue lighted to hospital in my tatty nightie, no knickers and with hairy legs. My mum always used to say wear respectable knickers in case you get run over. I would add shaving legs to that advice...

ColinOfficeTrolley · 07/12/2025 07:15

I don't even shave my armpits in winter but they usually aren't exposed. I was putting the deccies up the other day though and was particularly hot so changed into a vest top. I told my husband I had big dick energy and my armpits were hairer than his and showed him and he said it looked like an ink cartridge had exploded under my armpit 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

EasilyRemedied · 07/12/2025 07:12

pinkdelight · 07/12/2025 07:10

nope but I only do them about once a year anyway as fair and not hairy.

Congratulations! I’m not jealous at all. Honest. 😆😉

RacingAcrossTheSofa · 07/12/2025 07:11

Occasionally if I feel like it, not regularly as I would in summer.