hairy pits

[HeyKu]

I was on the train the other day in a sleeveless top and had a good stretch. I noticed the lady on the row of seats opposite looking curiously at my pits - I don't shave through personal choice, it doesn't personally bother me hence I see no point, I was just curious to know what people actually thought? I've not had any comments, save for people discussing how disgusting they think hairy armpits on women are in general and then looking horribly embarassed when they realise that I do .

[Judo123]

I shave my armpits but always have a shadow effect it never looks as if it is totally gone....

I can't do anything about that .....that is how my body is.

Do what you like with your armpits.

Ignore people that give you dirty looks or make unpleasant remarks. It says a lot more about them than it does about you.

We all have preferences. People are entitled to not like your armpits but they have no right to impose their dislike upon you.

However people can be rude.

Just ignore it and get on with your life. What goes on in someone elses mind is not your business.

[redshifter]

I experimented a few years back and kept one armpit hairy all summer and shaved the other one daily. (A bit sad, I know ). Hairy one definitely smelled a lot better IME.

[WorraLiberty]

I can't help wondering how the OP knew the woman was looking curiously at her pits, and not just looking curiously at someone having a good old stretch on a train

[MoreCrackThanHarlem]

I would notice in the same way I would notice someone's jumper, or their earrings.
And I would think...well, nothing really.
I do shave mine because I am weak and conformist. And I like it better.

[mindalina]

lol red that is dedication my understanding is that the hair moves the sweat away from the skin, and its sweat sitting on skin that causes odour. maybe someone who knows about this stuff could confirm? i definitely, like, very noticeably, smelt grim with shaved armpits. even with lashings of dove. in contrast, unshaven, there were days during the summer i didn't use antiperspirant and didn't even realise until the end of the day because i just didn't smell sweaty

[mindalina]

i do realise i am a massive loser but i do find this subject sooo interesting because people can feel really strongly about body hair, and that must surely not be a natural reaction when body hair is found on practically on every adult body in its natural state.

[crunchyfrog]

I don't shave anything. Disappointingly I have to point this out to people, especially legs, because I'm blonde.

I like being hairy. My SO also likes it, although he wasn't sure he would before the Great Hair-Growing Experiment.

I don't sweat much anyway, there's been no difference at all in smell as far as I can tell.

My sister is utterly horrified and can't fathom why SO hasn't run screaming from such an aberration of femininity.

[DoJo]

in my view hair removal is so easy, I would wonder why you want to keep it?

If this is true for you then you are lucky, but it most certainly isn't the case for many, many people.

[Nancy66]

I shave my pits every other day - takes me 10 seconds.

I don't really care what other people do though

[pilates]

I think my DH would divorce me (joke). It makes him feel physically sick.

[AbbieHoffmansAfro]

In my view keeping the hair is so easy, I would wonder why you want to remove it.

[HeyKu]

Interesting mix of responses! Social conditioning is indeed strong. Worra I indeed didn't know that the woman was indeed looking at my pits, I just assumed because a) they are hairy, which is unusual and b) she was looking in their direction quizically, moreso than a glance at someone having a stretch IYSWIM. I didn't mind her looking at all, appreciate that it's not something usually seen on women (which personally makes me sad), might've felt differently if she was actively showing disgust as that's just not a nice thing to do!

[HeyKu]

Overuse of indeed, sorry

[OfaFrenchMind]

Ok, I will seem like a bitch, and a 'conformist'. It's irrational, I know, but I hate hate hate hairy pits on a woman. Or overlong pits on men. It may even slightly affect my opinion of a person. Sorry again, can't change it.

It may come from the fact that the only ladies I meet with hairy pits are the odorous sort. Not a generality, just personal experience!

[Brummiegirl15]

I shave my pits, because that's my choice and I like how it looks, but I love hairy pits on men, and love hair on men full stop!

But I wouldn't think twice about you not shaving, in fact is think, fair play to you for doing what you want! Again, it's a personal choice

[beccajoh]

When I shave my underarms they smell more than when I don't shave. I don't tend to have hairy pits on show but that's because I rarely wear clothing that would leave them visible. If I saw someone with visible hairy pits it would probably attract my attention (it's not something you often see) but in my mind I'd be thinking "good for you! Who gives a stuff what everyone else thinks."

[Numanoid]

I don't like hairy pits at all, long underarm hair on men included. It's not social conditioning more than a preference, really. I don't want excess body hair, I don't like the feeling.

[Numanoid]

Oh if it's on other people, if that's the question, then it's their choice. I don't care if other people have underarm hair or not. :)

[halfwildlingwoman]

I had a boyfriend who loved my unshaven pits. When it's long the hair is really lovely and silky and I think, slightly less smelly. I shave now, but only if I'm wearing a swimming costume or vest top. (it was great to be with someone who liked me all natural - less work! )
I think either all or nothing. The inbetween stages are not nice, same with other hairy bits. Fully hairy legs are much nicer than stubbly ones.
Of course this is all just musing and I don't care what other people do as long as they are happy.

[Numanoid]

...But long underarm hair on men. DP thinks it's better, I just don't. It doesn't induce a horrified stare though if I see it.

Sorry for posting in so many parts, could probably have condensed that!

[CaptChaos]

I don't shave anything. Don't see why I should have to. DH simply doesn't care either way, because it doesn't change anything about the essential me.

However, last time a thread about hairy armpits came up, those of us who don't were told by some of those who do shave, that we were dirty, slovenly, lazy, smelly and revolting.

Which was nice.

[Kickassandlollipops]

The only reason I don't like women with hairy armpits on show is because I'm jealous that they could not give a toss what anyone thinks and they are confident in their own bodies. Which I am defiantly not!

[redshifter]

I definitely prefer women to be as nature intended. Much more beutiful IMO. But if they want to shave that is up to them, doesn't really bother me, their choice. There is pros and cons.
One thing I personally really don't like though is stubble. Urggh! Feels horrible. So for me if you don't want to shave religiously everyday then just leave it and let it grow.

It makes him feel physically sick.
That just seems weird to me.


I admire you OP. Good for you.

[HeyKu]

Aw thanks for the supporting messages, I was fully prepared to be told how gross it was!! DP's only comment was 'it's soft'. He says he doesn't really notice or care either way. Also didn't notice my hairy legs until I pointed them out.

[needanew]

if i see someone with hairy pits i think they are a bit gross .