I don't ever remember a boy ever being a total dick-head when my legs were less than smooth BUT it is a rare occasion when anyone is actually appreciative of the effort that I put into hair removal. This brings up the issue of why you are removing the hair in the first place, are you doing it for your own pleasure or someone else's? Honestly I may have started shaving my legs because in our culture we are taught that this is how we gain acceptance and that we are supposed to behave this way. Now that I know the difference in the physical feeling of smooth versus stubbly I don't think I could ever have straight-up hairy, au naturel legs again because I associate the smooth feeling with hygiene and feeling fresh.
FACT: Shaving your legs is pretty crappy.
I think boys should be a lot more accepting of hairy legs, or at least more tolerance for stubble. I do enjoy the feeling of my smooth, freshly shaved legs BUT that doesn't mean I am going to take the time to make sure they are perfectly waxed every day. Some ladies have it easy, with your Norwegian heritage and your blond, thin hair but I have some serious thick, angry, dark hairs going on. My legs have stubble around my ankles 24 hours after shaving and waxing my unmentionables has to happen at least once a month with touch ups in between... MY POINT IS LADIES that some people are hairier than others and our cultures' obsession with hairlessness is HELLA unhealthy and weird. ALSO it is a FACT that boys should NEVER even think about saying anything if they happen to notice a girl with unshaved legs! OR even armpits for that matter! Come on guys give us some leeway, your 5 o'clock shadow is seriously over exfoliating our cheeks and chins!
FACT: Our culture's feminine hair removal standards are way more annoying to deal with than on the masculine side.
So next time your lady friend is rocking Tarzan limbs kiss her hard, and if you're feeling really romantic... stroke those furry legs!
For those of you being called to challenge this societal view I am incredibly proud and inspired so I am going to provide you with these awesome resources.
Hairy Challenge
Hairy Challenge
screen shot from hairy challenge
The Sparkleicious asks if we are obsessed with hair removal?
The answer according to Kim Kardarshian is YES.
Paloma Goni has decided it is not for her. Goni's article is a fantastic read, even if you are still forming your opinions I suggest it highly.
Good luck in your journey and I encourage each and every girl to decide for themselves how they feel about their hair and what they are going to do about it.
The only thing I know for sure is...
The answer according to Kim Kardarshian is YES.
Paloma Goni has decided it is not for her. Goni's article is a fantastic read, even if you are still forming your opinions I suggest it highly.
Good luck in your journey and I encourage each and every girl to decide for themselves how they feel about their hair and what they are going to do about it.
The only thing I know for sure is...
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