OT (sorta): The Leg Shaving Thread

[farrellcollie]

I stopped shaving when I came out in the early 80's (although I never wore rainbow suspenders - they always hit my breasts wrong)- I started shaving my legs again every few weeks after a rollerblading incident which took the skin off a large portion of my leg - the hair made the wound itchy and painful to clean - it would get stuck. I actually thought that was why men shaved.

[triflor]

hahaha... I just remembered something... my brother is a cyclist, and the first time he shaved his legs he got more cuts then I've probably ever managed.

Question: regarding the elastics on bike shorts, with unshaven legs don't the elastics rip the hair a bit? obviously depends on type of elastic, but just a thought

[I TRI]

I like the feeling of smooth skin, but I'm also lazy, so I compromised and shave once a week on Fridays. I go out clubbing every Friday night so I like feeling clean and close-shaven. I also wear makeup on Friday nights, and not any other time.

If money wasn't an issue I'd go the laser route on my legs, bikini and underarms. I like the result of brazilian waxes but the pain really is horrible (the numbing creams never worked for me), and for someone trying to watch budget it's just another $50 a month to spend. My SO doesn't care either way so it's all up to me, but I like not feeling any pressure from him.

I dated a cyclist once who shaved his legs and I thought it was odd!! Personally, I like a clean shaven face on my man.

Nicola

[Kitsune06]

I can take or leave shaving...

I usually end up doing it when I have significantly noticeable stubble (oh, once every two or so weeks?) or when I think it might be noticed...
My armpits get it almost every day, though, because pits 'n pubes get relatively dark hair... though I leave my outer labia (for biking comfort) and a stripe down the center (the pubescent look doesn't thrill me)

My s/o waxes (everything! gone!) and shaves pits 'n legs whenever she thinks they'll be noticed or when she has time. I beg for that stripe, but... eh, it's her fur.

Makeup... ugh. I only use it when zits strike in a visible way... and only a little dab of coverup. after that, just chapstick for me, thanks. =)

[KnottedYet]

Hah ha! I was just (like 30 minutes ago) in a conversation with my dear straight friend who has known me for 20 years, through thick and thin, about lipstick lesbi@ns vs. chapstick lesbi@ns. Now me, I don't fit either category. Like most categories, they are too limiting. But we had a great time and got a bit hysterical trying to categorize EVERYONE we knew and creating new categories out of thin air.

Not that we haven't all done that... but it was fun!

(it all started because I was looking my-tee-fine for an old lady and had a jolly flirt with a chickie at REI, where we bought waaaaay too much gu and Clif and Honey stingers for the tri we're doing)

Edit: BTW, happy Pride everyone!

[crazycanuck]

Are we the only three women on this board that don't do makeup??? The amt of $$$$$ women spend on cosmetics is frightening....It doesn't really hide the zits....

I must shave me leggies tonight...

Kitsune & knotted..you ladies bring funkiness to this board...THanks!!!

c

[Bad JuJu]

Are we the only three women on this board that don't do makeup???

Nope--here's another vote for no makeup! I did wear mascara for a year or so in my late 20s, but then I regained my sanity. It's just not me, and my skin freaks out when I put anything the slightest bit unusual on it anyway, so I'm better off with just cleanser and moisturizer.

On the other hand, a friend gave me a cool little Burt's Bees tinted lip gloss that I've become addicted to--it's mint-flavored--yum!

[im4smiley]

I also do not wear makeup! Never could get the hang of it, really didn't try to learn, but I do shave at least once a week, less in the winter. Hey how do you put the quote in like Bad Julu did?

[crazycanuck]

Hey,

Go to the top left of your screen where it says User CP, click on that & it'll show you edit options on the left again-choose edit signature i believe...

c

[margo49]

No make up 4 me too (see my previous post on page 4 for the Whole Story)
(I am assuming that moisturiser on the face and bod are counted as health and not as cosmetic)

[Grog]

Are we the only three women on this board that don't do makeup??? The amt of $$$$$ women spend on cosmetics is frightening....It doesn't really hide the zits....

I don't either.

The most I'll do, once in a while, will be a very thin layer of extremely light foundation, which has some sun protection in it. That will be a few times a month, that's it.

And I am fond of nice lip balms and glosses.

I worked on TV for two years and I was amazed by the amount of makeup our makeup artist would put on my face. It took me about 2 days to get it all off!! I know women that wear all that every day, that's something I really can't understand..........

[mimitabby]

Are we the only three women on this board that don't do makeup??? The amt of $$$$$ women spend on cosmetics is frightening....It doesn't really hide the zits....

I must shave me leggies tonight...

Kitsune & knotted..you ladies bring funkiness to this board...THanks!!!

c

no, no, there's me too; a straight old lady who thinks it's a waste of time and money too.
I haven't shaved MY legs since before YOU were born
mimi

[Bad JuJu]

ROFL, mimitabby! Old ladies unite--we have nothing to lose but our powder-puffs!

[mimitabby]

ROFL, mimitabby! Old ladies unite--we have nothing to lose but our powder-puffs!

Hey BadJuJu
has there been an old lady thread on here yet? I am curious as to how many of us are over 50 or... even older.

[Geonz]

As previously noted, I don't either - and I've been wondering why people think I'm younger than I am. Every wrinkle & bag shows in all its glory...

I Don't think shorts elastic would pull hair any more than headband elastic would.