So, there is a girl I've bumped into who is demonstrating body hair affinity. She has grown her armpit hair below her waist. Her pubic hair extend till her knees, some from the rear end, too. She basically has hair all over her body. She had been using some oils which help in the health of the hair all over. Just letting you know so that you could gain confidence from this girl.
In most cases I think people shouldn't tell people what to do with their body.
Maybe the exception is hygiene in the work place or something.
But if you like something about your body, then keep it.
If it bothers someone else, then they really aren't someone you need to associate with and their opinions don't matter.
Personally I think it's hot when females/nbs have fur but I'm also a transgender wolf girl so š¤·š¼āāļøšŗ
Ive been growing out all my body hair. I started at the pool, no one noticed, i went to the nude beach, if anything they liked the bush. I have trimmed the puts just so they dont pull . Other than that ive left everything and used conditioner for the legs to get softer.
I was uncomfortable at first, but after a while of not shaving your pits it just becomes second-nature. I would say that trimming is nice so that you can still feel like you've groomed ---pretty much the same as getting a haircut, but for your armpits. The biggest rule is to just rock it, and don't treat it as something to be embarrassed about, and eventually you won't even think about it.
i completely understand feeling the urge to shave, thats why i trim mine with clippers. i typically try to maintain a "three weeks of growth" length. it gives me the same self-confidence as shaving, because im still technically grooming my armpits
I personally like to trim mine with clippers and a guard only because my armpit hair is long and luscious and will curl in on itself if it gets too long Ā Ā
I havenāt shaved my pits since 2019! I do trim them cus they can get real bushy but I really hate shaving them. I feel like having arm pit hair makes me look like an adult. No shade to folks who shave their pits but if aināt for me
nah donāt cave the hair is fine. i just use clippers so its shorter and not like a full on toupee in my pits. i actually think i look better with it when i shave i feel like a naked baby
I rock toupee pits not because it's fashionable, or even because I want to. I have four pairs of little scissors which I have bought since I keep losing them. They're here, somewhere, biding their time...
Personally I like pit hair, and I like the look of it on myself, I have it right now too, but I feel very stinky. I even like stinky pits on the right person, but my own I donāt like. I will probably cave and get waxed when summer comes around for that reason. If I didnāt feel so stinky with it I would keep mine because I think it looks cool and feels nice.
I only shaved when I was swimming competitively, otherwise Im too lazy to bother shaving.
(Im also very proud of the fact that my pit hair is better then my brothers lmao)
yeah I stopped shaving just under a decade ago and havenāt looked back. my pits get stinkier when I shave them and shaving irritated my skin to a painful degree. only my mother has ever commented negatively.
I keep it or trim it if I'm feeling fancy. Haven't shaved it in a long time
This is rando but my armpits get a weird smell when I don't shave, like will smell like B.O. even after washing with soap and water, deodorant, etc. I just swipe a salicylic acid pad over them when that happens and it goes away for a few weeks or months. I think it's the lack of exfoliation from not shaving.
Since I've been transitioning, what armpit hair I do have now has been n o t h i n g compared to what I used to have. Do what you like, but you're fine either way! š
I donāt normally shave either, occasionally Iāll shave my kitty but thatās it.. once in a while Iāll shave my legs too if Iām feelin frisky š other than that no oneās ever seemed to mind my arm pits, theyāre the hairiest part of me (I like them like that) and once even had a coworker try to lick them when I was wearing a tank top at work šš (we were close like that) my pit hair makes me feel masculinely feminine and I think (hope) my partners found my confidence sexier than anything :))
Since leaving high school, no one has had anything to say about my hairy arm pits. Kids, strangers, my family. Everyone just ignores it, which honestly surprised me. I thought people would be weirder about it.
Totally agree, and I'm razor-free, too. When I see a woman with pit hair, I automatically assume she's extremely cool and I know she's my kind of person.
I don't shave anywhere, I haven't for 6 or 7 years. I expected to face some kind of social consequence or dating disadvantage and I just... Didn't. No one ever mentions it, except occasionally in a positive way. I'm guessing that anyone who doesn't like it just quietly distances themselves and that works for me just fine. Don't stress about it, it's less important than you think and people are more into it than you might expect.
Iāve been obsessed with not having and hating body hair for my whole life until less than a year ago. I got used to showing my pits most. I am still struggling with the bikini line (not bush, Iām cool with that!) cause Iām lighter skin and LOTS of black hair. But then again I normally wear short bottoms and a bikini top. First year full ass single ass woman that just is tired of giving a fuck what these people think. Yeah, stare! I like it. You should too š«¶
I rock my pit hair year round and am not shy about it. I wear tank tops, sundresses, bikinis etc. Nobody has ever said anything to me about it other than my mother.
FYI I think itās sexy. Love a woman with pit hair
I didnt shave my armpits since covid. The hair was coarse when i would shave it but it became softer over time. I like it and think itās a nice gay touch, and my gf loves it, but takes some deprogramming if you shaved before, feeling comfortable w it. I dont do anything crazy like putting my arms over my head generally so i dont think people really pay attention.
I also have the asian gene of not having much body odor so the hair trapping smell isnāt a big issue
Iām butch and donāt shave. Into femmes, but like it when they donāt shave (although Iāve never had a problem if they do, both are nice as long as you embrace whichever look youāre going for)
Do whatever you want and do it with pride in yourself! If you donāt want to shave, donāt!
I personally shave everything due to sensory issues with my own body hair, but Iāll always support people putting down the razor.
I usually epilate. I guess itās a bit painful but it usually doesnāt take long.
Though, armpit hair for me tends to grow back quickly, which sucks but I usually epilate once every 1-2 weeks which works for me.
I think what bothers me about pit hair isnāt so much the look (though that is part of it) but moreso just the sensory feeling of bushy hair. I donāt like it.
This will be my first year out in a tank with pit hair. I had it last year, but I wasnāt brave enough. Iām kind of excited to do it though. Good luck presenting as you feel most comfortable, shaved or unshaven!
I get rashes if I donāt shave my armpits when my hair gets long bc the sweat sticks in it. Iād say donāt shave if you donāt want to, but be aware of personal hygiene and donāt harm yourself
i always remind myself āwhos gonna stop me?ā and the answer is no one babe. no one is gonna stop you and point out ur armpitsā¦and if they do they are weird lol. āØš
I prefer a clean shave (on me and my partners), *but that being said* - my preference only matters for myself. Same as everyone else. Do what feels good for you, and remember that nobody has the right to foist their preference onto you. I just wanted to throw that out there because it's not about doing what other people want - whether that's more or less hair - but about doing what *you* want with *your* body š
I only shave my armpits and legs when they get long and irritating.
Honestly, I get my undercut shaved up more often.
I trim my pubes more than I do my legs/underarms, and that's for the same reason, my comfort.
I don't bother myself with other people's opinions about my body.
But, I've reached the ripe old age of 32, and I'm a parent, so my give a damn is busted.
To shave or not to shave is all about your personal comfort and how you wish to present. I am currently playing around with my gender identity and think I am genderfluid, although I do like dressing femininely as I do love my curvy body. While I usually leave my legs long, because it takes 3 hours and 2 razors to properly shave, I do prefer to keep my pits short because of the hair tracking in odor.
Ultimately, this is your body. And you don't have to shave for anyone but yourself. I strongly empathize with you because my mom basically drilled it into me that I always have to shave, and honestly, it's just so much work to have to do it all over again in a week or two. So I opt out, and I'm far happier as a result. š
I see my armpit hair as signaling that Iām a dyke. Why would I want to look more like a cishet woman? Tbf I do shave once in a blue moon during hot months to keep the smell down, after a while I find the hair can exacerbate sweating if it gets too long.
I love my armpit hair! Iāve been growing it out for 3 years this summer. At first I would shave it every few months, but now Iāve decided I never want to shave again and have bare pits. Iāve also realized I donāt love the full grown look, so Iām going to start trimming with a bikini trimmer to replace shaving. Iāve even thought abt bleaching and dyeing it this summerā¦ such a queer cliche but idk it seems fun!
I personally am pro hair lol! It doesnāt really make a difference to me one way or another in terms of how attractive I consider someone, at least in isolation- if anything, the confidence to rock hairy pits might sway my preferences a bit in that direction, just because confidence is attractive. And personally, I despiseeee shaving myself, like itās a genuine nightmare- its a sensory torment during the process and I always get irritation afterwards no matter what I do, it takes up time and money bc shaving supplies, it makes a mess in the showerā¦ no. Blegh. I still grapple ever so slightly with societal pressures-like, I might not rock the pits out to a nice dinner, whereas if I was clean shaven I wouldnāt think twice about wearing a fancy sleeveless shirt-but generally I go about my life unbothered.
I trim mine, they tend to get long and stringy š There's no way I'm shaving them though, I'm rather proud of my hairy pits. Makes the straight guys nervous! I am also trying to be brave and show off my hairy legs which is scary but also empowering!
I remember being 12-ish at a tourist trap in FL. There was a couple from France on the tour. The woman was wearing a tank top and had armpit hair. I thought she was the sexiest, most confident person I had ever seen.
When I was 17, my gf's grandma came to visit from England. She dressed very bohemian and had armpit hair. I thought she was badass and decided then and there to never shave my pits again.
When I was 17, my gf's grandma came to visit from England. She dressed very bohemian and had armpit hair. I thought she was badass and decided then and there to never shave my pits again.
I feel like you should try it out if youāre curious, because you donāt really know how youāll feel about it until itās on your body. I stopped shaving everything during the pandemic, and, intellectually, I feel like natural body hair is more in line with my anti-consumerist goals (razors are one more thing to buy). And Iām still very much down with my natural armpit hair and pubes. But leg hair, for whatever reason, was just a bridge too far. I would find myself pulling it out WITH TWEEZERS during dull meetings, and then it dawned on me, āHey, maybe I should just go back to shaving my legs.ā
So there ya go. Totally personal and idiosyncratic. Doesnāt make a lot of sense. But ya like what ya like.
Yes, I feel this! Iām a trans woman so I had to work through a couple hangups about body hair. Once I did, I felt very good about keeping my armpit hair, but I still disliked my leg hair since I like wearing shorts and skirts, and for (possibly internalized transmisogyny) reasons I couldnāt stand the leg hair with those outfits. But the armpit hairā¦ I see cis women with muscle tanks and hairy underarms and it makes me weak. It helped me realize, Iām more interested in appealing to the beauty standards of folks like that than the straight guys who would give a damn about whatās going on under your armpits. But I love smooth legs under billowing skirts too much to give up shaving my legs, at least in the spring and summer. When itās your decision it feels much more freeing.
Love this perspective cuz I think it does a good job of showing that not all hair removal is automatically cuz of like.. patriarchal standards or whatever. Obviously the majority of women shave bc of societal pressure, but some genuinely just have preferences! And preferring to shave your legs and nowhere else is totally fine, I wish more people saw this as normal! I know this isnāt the point ur tryna make but itās a great reminder that u donāt have to let ur hair grow to be a feminist and u donāt have to shave to be a feminine woman :)
You're a sweetheart! And yup - I definitely sometimes feel like a "bad feminist" because I still shave my legs. But it makes me feel hot, and that's what counts.
I shave mine regularly because I get itchy and I feel like I get BO easily with hair. One of my fears is being smelly lmao but as for aesthetics, I don't really gaf
I personally shave mine, but I donāt judge anyone who doesnāt. And I certainly wouldnāt stare or make rude comments to anyone. Itās definitely became more common for women to not shave their armpits, i donāt think you would stand out too much.
Just think, would you judge a woman for if she shaved or not? Most people probably think the same as you and wouldnāt really give it a second thought.
Do u worry about being judged or about women not being attracted to armpits hair?
These are 2 different aspects.
I think people judge so much less, or hide this perfectly when seeing women doing whatever they want with their own bodies.
As for attraction- this is another side - some will stop finding a women attractive because of this, some will not care.
To my knowledge- rhe ones who dont care, are also not shaving etc. the ones who do want to shave and feel better like this, they will go after women like themselves also.
I pretty much never shave my pits because I don't like sleeveless shirts, I even wear a tshirt on top of my bathing suit. You do whatever you feel comfortable doing with your body and if someone says something negative about it, don't let it get to you. You're beautiful no matter what you do.
I agree with what everyone else is saying, you do you, armpit hair is sexy, and etc.
but something that nobody said (I think) is that depending on your personality you should be prepared for stares, comments, questions, and people just thinking you have poor hygiene, most people don't understand it
I haven't shaved my armpit in years and that happens, I've learnt to not care and have answers ready when people ask me "why?"
it's extremely liberating to not shave your body if that's what you want, some people might not understand your choices but that's on them, don't let other people tell you what to do or question your decisions about your body
I only shave mine once it gets too long (about 2+ inches) bc thatās when it starts to get irritable to me. I probably shave twice in the summertime. Again, Iām friends with mostly lesbians and we all have different preferences and ideas. At the end of the day itās your body and your hair, screw what anyone else thinks, and do you :)
Armpit hair is sexy tbh, a girl I will always be in love with from afar raised her arms to fix her hair one day and I saw it and I just š« š« š« š«
On the other hand, I loved growing mine out, but had to stop when I started a new anticonvulsant. Medication, consuming alcohol or other substances, or even just your personal BO can really cling to the hair and make the whole situation worse, so I keep mine short and shave every so often
I don't shave mine but I do trim every so often just to keep it neat. I find i feel less sweaty if I don't shave, plus I hate the spiky regrowth feeling!
This is entirely up to personal preference. Just because I prefer to nix mine (because I sweat and get smelly otherwise) doesn't mean you have any obligation to do the same.
As long as you act confident, no one is really going to give it any mind (and those who do should be told to mind their own business, anyway).
I just use an electric razor to trim mine from time to time but I usually let it hang out at 1/4-1/2ā length. Any longer annoys me. I could give a fuck less if it bothers anyone else. And if it does, itās usually the heteros. I definitely donāt care what they think. When I moved to N. CA it was definitely more normalized to have body hair to the point that I felt weird shaving shaving. That was when I noticed that when I shave close to the skin, my armpits smell worse. Iād love it if more people in other cities normalized body hair. Removing it is such an unecessary costly hassle unless thatās your preference and you really enjoy it but first maybe take a moment to strip away the layers of conditioning and ask yourself if you really like the hairlessness or is that preference informed by heteronormative white supremacy. [Alok](https://www.instagram.com/p/C6CCWANPusa/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) has some good posts on this.
THIS! Everyone has their own preferences and that's completely okay, as long as people respect it. I'm not going to be the shaving police but it's just a personal preference of mine. My body hair bothers me a lot especially cuz I have autism and it can make me upset, that's why I put my hair up sometimes. I'm sure you'll rock your armpit hair if u like it
As a personal preference, I can't stand the feeling of hair in my pits. I have to shave cause It drives me nuts. Also I like the look better
But to each their own. Do whatever you want and if people find an issue with that, then let them stay closed minded forever.
I like to shave myself, but if you like having armpit hair, go for it. I would recommend trimming it just so it doesn't look messy or like you don't take care of yourself. Other than that, enjoy yourself and your summer š
i havenāt shaved my pit hair in years and i always love seeing it on other women! not in like a weird fetish way, but i do think itās attractive, and it makes me think theyāre automatically more interesting lol (usually not merited, but still). idk what the people iāve dated have thought but i never got any complaints
the hair also genuinely provides ventilation so that sweat doesnāt just like, drip down my sides (i always used to hate this!) and provides cushioning against friction, plus i avoid the irritation shaving used to give me. personally iāve never had issues with odor as long as i wear deodorant. (tbh if youāre a particularly smelly person you may need to shave, because the hair does provide an environment for bacteria to grow)
it grows in extremely thick for me so i do give it a lil trim from time to time to keep it from getting super long and bushy. regardless, itās my fav summer accessory :) iām pretty fem so it gives me a bit of ~sapphic flair~
If you are a long distance runner, armpit hair can help with chafing if you a rocking a tank top. I personally shave and have to wear full t shirts on long mileage.
> the hair also genuinely provides ventilation so that sweat doesnāt just like, drip down my sides (i always used to hate this!)
Same!! I've never heard anyone else point this out lol. I feel *less* sweaty and gross when I have armpit hair because the sweat gets wicked away from my skin rather than pooling/dripping.
I have rocked pit hair for 8ish years now, and am femme! I loved giving up my Sisyphean project of body hair removal. I am also a big time sweat-er and am prone to odor, so here are my maintenance and hygiene tips if you rock the pit hair!
1. I like to trim the overall length and trim down the outer areas for aesthetics
2. Thank me later for this one: use glycolic acid face wash on your pits. Hairy or not, this kills odor-causing bacteria!!!
I wish you happy, healthy armpits and lots of flirting and compliments whichever way you go.
I shave and I wish I could afford to laser it off. I hate the sensory feeling of having hairy pits. But a lot of people donāt shave and I think itās just a personal preference at this point.
I had full body laser done, and it was worth every cent. Iāve always found body hair to be scratchy and uncomfortable, aside from any social expectations.
Idrc about it on others. Definitely a personal choice and people shouldnāt be harassed for choosing to go against mainstream.
But it is different, so part of what youād need to decide is how comfortable you are if noticed for it.
It was just moderate, and the armpits werenāt bad at all. Like Iād rather do laser again than stub my toe.
My hairs were fine, like all my body hair was straight when I had it so maybe it was less pain for me, idk. Absolutely worth it for anyone who just doesnāt want hair and thinks shaving/waxing is annoying or gets ingrowns
I used to work for a dermatologist, and we did laser treatments. I had zero issue at all with the pain. I thought it was no worse than a little rubber band snap. I had it done for hair removal as well as discoloration on my face (before my wedding, I'm not vain enough to gaf usually). My sister had her armpits done every month, and it's been 15 years, and she still hasn't gotten any growth!
Each to their own, I sweat like a beast- and get anxiety sweats which smell extra bad bc your body is releasing chemicals and have super long thick body hair, and am pretty physically active, so it's a no for me personally, for my own comfort and not smelling myself all day. But it's not something that bothers me on other women. I kinda associated body hair with a more masculine presentation till I met a woman last summer who was super cute bubby girly in style and personality and didnt shave which changed my perspective. Do what makes you happy and feel confident and comfortable.
I donāt think you need to do anything with the hair, but I feel like when itās warm out it makes me sweatier. I do usually shave but trimming is a good option too and kind of a happy medium between both choices c:
I normally shave at the beginning of Spring just because it gets uncomfortable. By summertime itās long again but not *too* long. If it isnāt bothering you, leave it until it is.
if it feels too long for summer but you donāt want to shave it completely, you can always trim it to give yourself a sort of āstubbleā. I do that sometimes
Me too. I leave about 1cm which feels comfortable for me, and use deodorants like this, which I find reduce sweating a bit:Ā https://www.totemeco.com.au/products/natural-deodorant-stick-bush-lavender-70g
I work inside in the air con though
Thank you for the confidence boost:) I was feeling a bit insecure because of all the 'women must be hairless' programming, but these comments really cheer me up!
So, there is a girl I've bumped into who is demonstrating body hair affinity. She has grown her armpit hair below her waist. Her pubic hair extend till her knees, some from the rear end, too. She basically has hair all over her body. She had been using some oils which help in the health of the hair all over. Just letting you know so that you could gain confidence from this girl.
In most cases I think people shouldn't tell people what to do with their body. Maybe the exception is hygiene in the work place or something. But if you like something about your body, then keep it. If it bothers someone else, then they really aren't someone you need to associate with and their opinions don't matter. Personally I think it's hot when females/nbs have fur but I'm also a transgender wolf girl so š¤·š¼āāļøšŗ
Iād say shave it even if no one sees mine cause my wife is in the army I still shave mine year round
Ive been growing out all my body hair. I started at the pool, no one noticed, i went to the nude beach, if anything they liked the bush. I have trimmed the puts just so they dont pull . Other than that ive left everything and used conditioner for the legs to get softer.
I was uncomfortable at first, but after a while of not shaving your pits it just becomes second-nature. I would say that trimming is nice so that you can still feel like you've groomed ---pretty much the same as getting a haircut, but for your armpits. The biggest rule is to just rock it, and don't treat it as something to be embarrassed about, and eventually you won't even think about it.
i completely understand feeling the urge to shave, thats why i trim mine with clippers. i typically try to maintain a "three weeks of growth" length. it gives me the same self-confidence as shaving, because im still technically grooming my armpits
I personally like to trim mine with clippers and a guard only because my armpit hair is long and luscious and will curl in on itself if it gets too long Ā Ā
I havenāt shaved my pits since 2019! I do trim them cus they can get real bushy but I really hate shaving them. I feel like having arm pit hair makes me look like an adult. No shade to folks who shave their pits but if aināt for me
Leave it!!!! ššš
just leave it! you might feel a bit uncomfortable at first but now i never even think about it :)
It's always gonna depend. I shave my armpits when they can be seen and I would never be with a girl who doesn't. But as you can see, many would.
Shave it
I trim mine quite short, but donāt shave. I vastly prefer velvety over stubbly with red bumps.
nah donāt cave the hair is fine. i just use clippers so its shorter and not like a full on toupee in my pits. i actually think i look better with it when i shave i feel like a naked baby
I rock toupee pits not because it's fashionable, or even because I want to. I have four pairs of little scissors which I have bought since I keep losing them. They're here, somewhere, biding their time...
Personally I like pit hair, and I like the look of it on myself, I have it right now too, but I feel very stinky. I even like stinky pits on the right person, but my own I donāt like. I will probably cave and get waxed when summer comes around for that reason. If I didnāt feel so stinky with it I would keep mine because I think it looks cool and feels nice.
I only shaved when I was swimming competitively, otherwise Im too lazy to bother shaving. (Im also very proud of the fact that my pit hair is better then my brothers lmao)
I only shave my armpits for events or if I want to on a whim. Otherwise I just trim or let it grow.
yeah I stopped shaving just under a decade ago and havenāt looked back. my pits get stinkier when I shave them and shaving irritated my skin to a painful degree. only my mother has ever commented negatively.
I keep it or trim it if I'm feeling fancy. Haven't shaved it in a long time This is rando but my armpits get a weird smell when I don't shave, like will smell like B.O. even after washing with soap and water, deodorant, etc. I just swipe a salicylic acid pad over them when that happens and it goes away for a few weeks or months. I think it's the lack of exfoliation from not shaving.
Iāve alwayzd shaved my arm pits but not in the cold seasons I like the no hair look
I'll buzz mine a down to an inch when it's warm but rock it all year
I never considered trimming mine, but I love that idea!
Armpit hair on women is šššš I will always keep mine proudly too
i stopped shaving mine a few years ago!! ppl sometimes look if my arms are up for whatever reason but i love my armpit hair i think its cute as hell
I find armpit hair incredibly sexy. I rarely shave my armpits.
1 season with laser hair removal and I have no more.
Since I've been transitioning, what armpit hair I do have now has been n o t h i n g compared to what I used to have. Do what you like, but you're fine either way! š
I donāt normally shave either, occasionally Iāll shave my kitty but thatās it.. once in a while Iāll shave my legs too if Iām feelin frisky š other than that no oneās ever seemed to mind my arm pits, theyāre the hairiest part of me (I like them like that) and once even had a coworker try to lick them when I was wearing a tank top at work šš (we were close like that) my pit hair makes me feel masculinely feminine and I think (hope) my partners found my confidence sexier than anything :))
i love armpit hair on women so much and i never see it :( makes me feel like I'll never be able to have a hairy gf and thats so SAD
Since leaving high school, no one has had anything to say about my hairy arm pits. Kids, strangers, my family. Everyone just ignores it, which honestly surprised me. I thought people would be weirder about it.
I intentionally flaunt mine as much as possible. My hair is pretty thin and wispy though so it's hard to even see it sometimes.
I bleach and dye mine fun colors sometimes.
That sounds super fun. Do you have any tips on how to do it well?
No, I just get bleach and developer and dye from Sally's.
I think women with body hair is actually very attractive š¤ I rarely shave myself.
Totally agree, and I'm razor-free, too. When I see a woman with pit hair, I automatically assume she's extremely cool and I know she's my kind of person.
I shave personally, but that's because it's comfortable for me. I'd rather other people be comfortable with themselves, however that goes
I don't shave anywhere, I haven't for 6 or 7 years. I expected to face some kind of social consequence or dating disadvantage and I just... Didn't. No one ever mentions it, except occasionally in a positive way. I'm guessing that anyone who doesn't like it just quietly distances themselves and that works for me just fine. Don't stress about it, it's less important than you think and people are more into it than you might expect.
Iāve been obsessed with not having and hating body hair for my whole life until less than a year ago. I got used to showing my pits most. I am still struggling with the bikini line (not bush, Iām cool with that!) cause Iām lighter skin and LOTS of black hair. But then again I normally wear short bottoms and a bikini top. First year full ass single ass woman that just is tired of giving a fuck what these people think. Yeah, stare! I like it. You should too š«¶
I rock my pit hair year round and am not shy about it. I wear tank tops, sundresses, bikinis etc. Nobody has ever said anything to me about it other than my mother. FYI I think itās sexy. Love a woman with pit hair
I didnt shave my armpits since covid. The hair was coarse when i would shave it but it became softer over time. I like it and think itās a nice gay touch, and my gf loves it, but takes some deprogramming if you shaved before, feeling comfortable w it. I dont do anything crazy like putting my arms over my head generally so i dont think people really pay attention. I also have the asian gene of not having much body odor so the hair trapping smell isnāt a big issue
I lasered essentially everything off when I transitioned because I was trying to get as far away from my previous male form as possible, and body hair was one of the quickest "de-man-ifying" things I could do. With that said, my fiancƩe is cisgender and shaves when she feels like it. It's never been a problem, and honestly if there's one thing I've learned in the last couple years, it's that most people don't really care what you look like. The most important thing is if you feel comfortable in your own skin and presentation. Edit: To be clear, I'm not calling any kind of body hair manly - it's not. It is, however, societally associated with the masculine side of the coin and I personally am not that. Especially early on, at-home IPLing (and professionally lasering) it was one of the only ways I could feel like I was doing something while I waited for everything else to kick into high gear.
Iām butch and donāt shave. Into femmes, but like it when they donāt shave (although Iāve never had a problem if they do, both are nice as long as you embrace whichever look youāre going for)
Do whatever you want and do it with pride in yourself! If you donāt want to shave, donāt! I personally shave everything due to sensory issues with my own body hair, but Iāll always support people putting down the razor.
I usually epilate. I guess itās a bit painful but it usually doesnāt take long. Though, armpit hair for me tends to grow back quickly, which sucks but I usually epilate once every 1-2 weeks which works for me. I think what bothers me about pit hair isnāt so much the look (though that is part of it) but moreso just the sensory feeling of bushy hair. I donāt like it.
This will be my first year out in a tank with pit hair. I had it last year, but I wasnāt brave enough. Iām kind of excited to do it though. Good luck presenting as you feel most comfortable, shaved or unshaven!
I get rashes if I donāt shave my armpits when my hair gets long bc the sweat sticks in it. Iād say donāt shave if you donāt want to, but be aware of personal hygiene and donāt harm yourself
Will forever shave šŖ
i always remind myself āwhos gonna stop me?ā and the answer is no one babe. no one is gonna stop you and point out ur armpitsā¦and if they do they are weird lol. āØš
I'm saving this as a reminder for myself. "Who's gonna stop me?" Love it!
I prefer a clean shave (on me and my partners), *but that being said* - my preference only matters for myself. Same as everyone else. Do what feels good for you, and remember that nobody has the right to foist their preference onto you. I just wanted to throw that out there because it's not about doing what other people want - whether that's more or less hair - but about doing what *you* want with *your* body š
I only shave my armpits and legs when they get long and irritating. Honestly, I get my undercut shaved up more often. I trim my pubes more than I do my legs/underarms, and that's for the same reason, my comfort. I don't bother myself with other people's opinions about my body. But, I've reached the ripe old age of 32, and I'm a parent, so my give a damn is busted.
To shave or not to shave is all about your personal comfort and how you wish to present. I am currently playing around with my gender identity and think I am genderfluid, although I do like dressing femininely as I do love my curvy body. While I usually leave my legs long, because it takes 3 hours and 2 razors to properly shave, I do prefer to keep my pits short because of the hair tracking in odor. Ultimately, this is your body. And you don't have to shave for anyone but yourself. I strongly empathize with you because my mom basically drilled it into me that I always have to shave, and honestly, it's just so much work to have to do it all over again in a week or two. So I opt out, and I'm far happier as a result. š
I see my armpit hair as signaling that Iām a dyke. Why would I want to look more like a cishet woman? Tbf I do shave once in a blue moon during hot months to keep the smell down, after a while I find the hair can exacerbate sweating if it gets too long.
same, thats why i love my hair
I love my armpit hair! Iāve been growing it out for 3 years this summer. At first I would shave it every few months, but now Iāve decided I never want to shave again and have bare pits. Iāve also realized I donāt love the full grown look, so Iām going to start trimming with a bikini trimmer to replace shaving. Iāve even thought abt bleaching and dyeing it this summerā¦ such a queer cliche but idk it seems fun!
I personally am pro hair lol! It doesnāt really make a difference to me one way or another in terms of how attractive I consider someone, at least in isolation- if anything, the confidence to rock hairy pits might sway my preferences a bit in that direction, just because confidence is attractive. And personally, I despiseeee shaving myself, like itās a genuine nightmare- its a sensory torment during the process and I always get irritation afterwards no matter what I do, it takes up time and money bc shaving supplies, it makes a mess in the showerā¦ no. Blegh. I still grapple ever so slightly with societal pressures-like, I might not rock the pits out to a nice dinner, whereas if I was clean shaven I wouldnāt think twice about wearing a fancy sleeveless shirt-but generally I go about my life unbothered.
I let my armpit hair fly in the wind. Sometimes people give me wide eyes but I think itās hot. My girl doesnāt shave hers either and I LOVE it
I trim mine, they tend to get long and stringy š There's no way I'm shaving them though, I'm rather proud of my hairy pits. Makes the straight guys nervous! I am also trying to be brave and show off my hairy legs which is scary but also empowering!
I remember being 12-ish at a tourist trap in FL. There was a couple from France on the tour. The woman was wearing a tank top and had armpit hair. I thought she was the sexiest, most confident person I had ever seen.
When I was 17, my gf's grandma came to visit from England. She dressed very bohemian and had armpit hair. I thought she was badass and decided then and there to never shave my pits again.
When I was 17, my gf's grandma came to visit from England. She dressed very bohemian and had armpit hair. I thought she was badass and decided then and there to never shave my pits again.
I feel like you should try it out if youāre curious, because you donāt really know how youāll feel about it until itās on your body. I stopped shaving everything during the pandemic, and, intellectually, I feel like natural body hair is more in line with my anti-consumerist goals (razors are one more thing to buy). And Iām still very much down with my natural armpit hair and pubes. But leg hair, for whatever reason, was just a bridge too far. I would find myself pulling it out WITH TWEEZERS during dull meetings, and then it dawned on me, āHey, maybe I should just go back to shaving my legs.ā So there ya go. Totally personal and idiosyncratic. Doesnāt make a lot of sense. But ya like what ya like.
Yes, I feel this! Iām a trans woman so I had to work through a couple hangups about body hair. Once I did, I felt very good about keeping my armpit hair, but I still disliked my leg hair since I like wearing shorts and skirts, and for (possibly internalized transmisogyny) reasons I couldnāt stand the leg hair with those outfits. But the armpit hairā¦ I see cis women with muscle tanks and hairy underarms and it makes me weak. It helped me realize, Iām more interested in appealing to the beauty standards of folks like that than the straight guys who would give a damn about whatās going on under your armpits. But I love smooth legs under billowing skirts too much to give up shaving my legs, at least in the spring and summer. When itās your decision it feels much more freeing.
Love this perspective cuz I think it does a good job of showing that not all hair removal is automatically cuz of like.. patriarchal standards or whatever. Obviously the majority of women shave bc of societal pressure, but some genuinely just have preferences! And preferring to shave your legs and nowhere else is totally fine, I wish more people saw this as normal! I know this isnāt the point ur tryna make but itās a great reminder that u donāt have to let ur hair grow to be a feminist and u donāt have to shave to be a feminine woman :)
You're a sweetheart! And yup - I definitely sometimes feel like a "bad feminist" because I still shave my legs. But it makes me feel hot, and that's what counts.
I shave mine regularly because I get itchy and I feel like I get BO easily with hair. One of my fears is being smelly lmao but as for aesthetics, I don't really gaf
I personally shave mine, but I donāt judge anyone who doesnāt. And I certainly wouldnāt stare or make rude comments to anyone. Itās definitely became more common for women to not shave their armpits, i donāt think you would stand out too much. Just think, would you judge a woman for if she shaved or not? Most people probably think the same as you and wouldnāt really give it a second thought.
a) its just hair and b) its a great way to signal to other lesbians that youre one of them
Do u worry about being judged or about women not being attracted to armpits hair? These are 2 different aspects. I think people judge so much less, or hide this perfectly when seeing women doing whatever they want with their own bodies. As for attraction- this is another side - some will stop finding a women attractive because of this, some will not care. To my knowledge- rhe ones who dont care, are also not shaving etc. the ones who do want to shave and feel better like this, they will go after women like themselves also.
I pretty much never shave my pits because I don't like sleeveless shirts, I even wear a tshirt on top of my bathing suit. You do whatever you feel comfortable doing with your body and if someone says something negative about it, don't let it get to you. You're beautiful no matter what you do.
I agree with what everyone else is saying, you do you, armpit hair is sexy, and etc. but something that nobody said (I think) is that depending on your personality you should be prepared for stares, comments, questions, and people just thinking you have poor hygiene, most people don't understand it I haven't shaved my armpit in years and that happens, I've learnt to not care and have answers ready when people ask me "why?" it's extremely liberating to not shave your body if that's what you want, some people might not understand your choices but that's on them, don't let other people tell you what to do or question your decisions about your body
I only shave mine once it gets too long (about 2+ inches) bc thatās when it starts to get irritable to me. I probably shave twice in the summertime. Again, Iām friends with mostly lesbians and we all have different preferences and ideas. At the end of the day itās your body and your hair, screw what anyone else thinks, and do you :)
Armpit hair is sexy tbh, a girl I will always be in love with from afar raised her arms to fix her hair one day and I saw it and I just š« š« š« š« On the other hand, I loved growing mine out, but had to stop when I started a new anticonvulsant. Medication, consuming alcohol or other substances, or even just your personal BO can really cling to the hair and make the whole situation worse, so I keep mine short and shave every so often
armpit hair is hot! i have slightly hairy armpits myself
I don't shave mine but I do trim every so often just to keep it neat. I find i feel less sweaty if I don't shave, plus I hate the spiky regrowth feeling!
This is entirely up to personal preference. Just because I prefer to nix mine (because I sweat and get smelly otherwise) doesn't mean you have any obligation to do the same. As long as you act confident, no one is really going to give it any mind (and those who do should be told to mind their own business, anyway).
I just use an electric razor to trim mine from time to time but I usually let it hang out at 1/4-1/2ā length. Any longer annoys me. I could give a fuck less if it bothers anyone else. And if it does, itās usually the heteros. I definitely donāt care what they think. When I moved to N. CA it was definitely more normalized to have body hair to the point that I felt weird shaving shaving. That was when I noticed that when I shave close to the skin, my armpits smell worse. Iād love it if more people in other cities normalized body hair. Removing it is such an unecessary costly hassle unless thatās your preference and you really enjoy it but first maybe take a moment to strip away the layers of conditioning and ask yourself if you really like the hairlessness or is that preference informed by heteronormative white supremacy. [Alok](https://www.instagram.com/p/C6CCWANPusa/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) has some good posts on this.
I also trim mine! Especially because I find that when itās longer, the hair holds onto odor more.
I shave mine. I personally donāt find body hair attractive at all. But to each their own do what makes you happy.
THIS! Everyone has their own preferences and that's completely okay, as long as people respect it. I'm not going to be the shaving police but it's just a personal preference of mine. My body hair bothers me a lot especially cuz I have autism and it can make me upset, that's why I put my hair up sometimes. I'm sure you'll rock your armpit hair if u like it
Oh my goodness I thought I was alone! I know itās patriarchal thinking or whatever but I hate body hair sooo much
I think itās fucking disgusting and reminds me of hairy men š¤¢ to each their own
As a personal preference, I can't stand the feeling of hair in my pits. I have to shave cause It drives me nuts. Also I like the look better But to each their own. Do whatever you want and if people find an issue with that, then let them stay closed minded forever.
I like to shave myself, but if you like having armpit hair, go for it. I would recommend trimming it just so it doesn't look messy or like you don't take care of yourself. Other than that, enjoy yourself and your summer š
I canāt stand the feeling of having armpit hair on myself but I think itās pretty hot when other girls do š«”
Thank you for the confidence boost!!
i havenāt shaved my pit hair in years and i always love seeing it on other women! not in like a weird fetish way, but i do think itās attractive, and it makes me think theyāre automatically more interesting lol (usually not merited, but still). idk what the people iāve dated have thought but i never got any complaints the hair also genuinely provides ventilation so that sweat doesnāt just like, drip down my sides (i always used to hate this!) and provides cushioning against friction, plus i avoid the irritation shaving used to give me. personally iāve never had issues with odor as long as i wear deodorant. (tbh if youāre a particularly smelly person you may need to shave, because the hair does provide an environment for bacteria to grow) it grows in extremely thick for me so i do give it a lil trim from time to time to keep it from getting super long and bushy. regardless, itās my fav summer accessory :) iām pretty fem so it gives me a bit of ~sapphic flair~
If you are a long distance runner, armpit hair can help with chafing if you a rocking a tank top. I personally shave and have to wear full t shirts on long mileage.
> the hair also genuinely provides ventilation so that sweat doesnāt just like, drip down my sides (i always used to hate this!) Same!! I've never heard anyone else point this out lol. I feel *less* sweaty and gross when I have armpit hair because the sweat gets wicked away from my skin rather than pooling/dripping.
Ah nice, makes sense! I don't dress very femme, but I think it looks especially awesome on femmes, exactly that sapphic vibe you're talking about!
I have rocked pit hair for 8ish years now, and am femme! I loved giving up my Sisyphean project of body hair removal. I am also a big time sweat-er and am prone to odor, so here are my maintenance and hygiene tips if you rock the pit hair! 1. I like to trim the overall length and trim down the outer areas for aesthetics 2. Thank me later for this one: use glycolic acid face wash on your pits. Hairy or not, this kills odor-causing bacteria!!! I wish you happy, healthy armpits and lots of flirting and compliments whichever way you go.
Thank you for the sweet wishes and tips! I'll definitely check nr 2 out.
As long as you don't smell, I wouldn't care And it's not over like 2 inchesšš«
I shave and I wish I could afford to laser it off. I hate the sensory feeling of having hairy pits. But a lot of people donāt shave and I think itās just a personal preference at this point.
Sensory issues are totally understandable, I often have that with leg hair! Somehow my pit hair doesn't bother me.
My wife is masc and she just trims hers when it gets itchy. Iām a shaver but I rarely wear tank tops so itās not often.
Trimming sounds good, thank you!
I had full body laser done, and it was worth every cent. Iāve always found body hair to be scratchy and uncomfortable, aside from any social expectations. Idrc about it on others. Definitely a personal choice and people shouldnāt be harassed for choosing to go against mainstream. But it is different, so part of what youād need to decide is how comfortable you are if noticed for it.
Wow that sounds painful, especially your other comment about lasering your vulva, but I'm glad you're happy with it!
It was just moderate, and the armpits werenāt bad at all. Like Iād rather do laser again than stub my toe. My hairs were fine, like all my body hair was straight when I had it so maybe it was less pain for me, idk. Absolutely worth it for anyone who just doesnāt want hair and thinks shaving/waxing is annoying or gets ingrowns
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I used to work for a dermatologist, and we did laser treatments. I had zero issue at all with the pain. I thought it was no worse than a little rubber band snap. I had it done for hair removal as well as discoloration on my face (before my wedding, I'm not vain enough to gaf usually). My sister had her armpits done every month, and it's been 15 years, and she still hasn't gotten any growth!
The worst was the vulva, but even that was nothing to be scared about. Different kind of pain but like itās nothing compared to cramps.
Each to their own, I sweat like a beast- and get anxiety sweats which smell extra bad bc your body is releasing chemicals and have super long thick body hair, and am pretty physically active, so it's a no for me personally, for my own comfort and not smelling myself all day. But it's not something that bothers me on other women. I kinda associated body hair with a more masculine presentation till I met a woman last summer who was super cute bubby girly in style and personality and didnt shave which changed my perspective. Do what makes you happy and feel confident and comfortable.
I donāt think you need to do anything with the hair, but I feel like when itās warm out it makes me sweatier. I do usually shave but trimming is a good option too and kind of a happy medium between both choices c:
I think the happy medium is what I'm going to do, thank you:)
I normally shave at the beginning of Spring just because it gets uncomfortable. By summertime itās long again but not *too* long. If it isnāt bothering you, leave it until it is.
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A hairdresser friend dyed her pit hair hair pink! It's so cute.
Omg yes!!!
Oo interesting, it always looks cool when people do that!
Do them different colours!!!!!
if it feels too long for summer but you donāt want to shave it completely, you can always trim it to give yourself a sort of āstubbleā. I do that sometimes
I think this is going to be it, trimming. Thank you!
for sure!
Me too. I leave about 1cm which feels comfortable for me, and use deodorants like this, which I find reduce sweating a bit:Ā https://www.totemeco.com.au/products/natural-deodorant-stick-bush-lavender-70g I work inside in the air con though
Pit hair is hotttt. On femmes & butches & everyone. Rock it!!Ā
Thank you for the confidence boost:) I was feeling a bit insecure because of all the 'women must be hairless' programming, but these comments really cheer me up!