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Hairy legs for a massage?

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awesomekilick · 01/12/2021 09:47

I have my winter hairy legs which for me is pretty hairy calfs.

I have a full body massage booked.

Should I shave my legs?

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VanGoghsDog · 01/12/2021 09:48

Only if you want to for another reason.

EnidFrighten · 01/12/2021 09:51

Absolutely fucking not, massage is about relaxation, not having your body policed.

However it probably depends on where the massage is - if it's a beauty parlour hair removal type of place, you probably won't feel that comfortable. If it's a stand-alone massage therapist then they shouldn't care. They're there to provide a service to you, based on your muscles, not to judge your body.

I don't shave legs or armpits and have never had any issue with massages. Men don't bother, why should I?

HPmagic · 01/12/2021 09:53

Sure men have hairy legs so I'm sure the massage therapist won't care as they will feel it all the time

TwoShades1 · 01/12/2021 10:14

Only shave if it will help you enjoy the massage more. If your going to spend the whole time worrying about your legs and not like the feeling of them being massaged with the hair then shave them. But the therapist won’t be bothered by them.

User5252727 · 01/12/2021 10:20

I doubt the masseuse will care at all, so if it doesn't bother you just leave 'em!

They must do massages for hairy men sometimes. It shouldn't be any different for a woman to have leg hair than a man.

MiddleEasternMummy · 01/12/2021 11:47

Sometimes if the legs are too hairy the hairs can get matted and caught up when using oils . Talcum powder can be a substitute to a carrier oil when someone is extremely hairy . I shouldn't think the therapist would be too bothered.
I would shave if it was me as I'd probably be too embarrassed, 😂 that could just me , I got a full Hollywood for a smear .

BogRollBOGOF · 01/12/2021 13:32

I get sports massages and often get caught out at this time of the year as I don't spend much time looking at my legs in a decent quality of light. They definitely don't get gorrilla man hairy Grin

MrsBrew005 · 01/12/2021 13:45

I'm a therapist, as someone above mentioned, men have hairy legs and have massages, don't go through winter shaving on our account, it really won't incur judgement from your therapist!! Enjoy your massage!

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