WOMEN! Has shaving your legs become a chore? Shaved or unsheaved?

United States
March 22, 2007 11:05am CST
I hate shaving my legs. LOL! But its something that I think I need to do. I know some women don't shave their legs...but for those of us that do what are your views on this? How often do you shave them? When I was younger it came with ease. I am finding as I get older it seems like a chore! In the winter time I only shave them like once every 3-4 days. But in the summer it's everyday because I bear them more. LOL! Any input will be greatly appreciated... even from men! Which do you men prefer shaved or unshaved legs? Does it matter?
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@mrsturner (518)
• Canada
22 Mar 07
Shaving my legs is one of those things that gets done when I have time. Apparently, I don't get time often enough, because my husband is starting to comment when they are shaved rather than when they aren't. LOL Sometimes I have to shave them because I don't want to sleep with myself.:)
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• United States
23 Mar 07
LOL! Thanks mrsturner!
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@beyonce03 (2331)
• Canada
22 Mar 07
I also hate shaving my legs. I have to do it every 2-3 days. But I only do it that much during summer time. When it,s winter I only do it every 5-8 days and sometimes even more. I'M the one getting tire of seeing the forest on my legs way before my boyfriend does.
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• United States
23 Mar 07
thanks beyonce!
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• Ireland
22 Mar 07
I shave mine every morning by running the lady shave over them. It takes less than half a minute because I only have a few fine hairs that are hardly noticeable. If I am going on holidays I will go and have them waxed as this lasts longer and I don't need to take the shaver with me. It's not a really such big chore.
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• United States
23 Mar 07
hey now thats a good idea I think I will invest in the lady shave seems to be much easier! thanks alexandria!
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@katisaurus (1038)
• Canada
22 Mar 07
I shave my legs every day, actually. Even in the winter months. It makes me uncomfortable to be unshaven and since I shower every day it's easier for me.. It also becomes a pain in the butt if I leave it for a couple days for me. i like my legs to be soft when I come out of the shower. :)
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• United States
23 Mar 07
Very true it is much quicker when you do it every day! Thanks katusaurus!
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• Australia
22 Mar 07
I shave my legs almost everyday.... although in winter it may slow down to a couple of times a week... I like the way I feel when I have smooth legs... to me it's about pride in personal appearance...although as someone who had very fine and very fair hair I don't know why I started LOL
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• United States
23 Mar 07
thanks upforachat!
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• Canada
22 Mar 07
I use to hate shaving my legs, but since I had a baby 4 months ago, I LOVE shaving them, its the first thing I do when I get a chance to relax, its like heaven :)
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• United States
23 Mar 07
Thanks kristen!
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@matlgal (1686)
• United States
23 Mar 07
hate it hate it hate it. Been doing it close to 50 years now. WHen does it stop? Between having to shave my legs and pluck my face my morning routine is 30 mins. longer than last years. NOT fun at all. But can't stand the stubble on my legs when my slacks run against it or the sheets. It only takes 5 mins to do but I hate it. It's become the Sat. & Wed nite chore!!!
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@jennybianca (12912)
• Australia
23 Mar 07
I gave up shaving my legs years ago, as it was such a pain doing it every 3 days. Now I wax them, and it lasts a lot longer. My nearly 14 year old daughter has the same problem as me, dark, hairy legs, and she is fed up with shaving & wants to try waxing real soon!
@jojopuff (520)
• United States
23 Mar 07
Honestly, in the winter I will shave about once a week because I will be wearing pants, and nobody will know that I didn't shave! My husband doesn't really care either way, so it doesn't bother him when it's a little longer. However, I will shave every day or every other day when I go out in public and I'm wearing shorts. Shaving to me is hassle and a chore, and I really try to get away with doing it as little as possible!
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• United States
23 Mar 07
Thanks jojopuff!
@twils2 (1812)
• United States
22 Mar 07
During the winter I shave my legs twice a week and in the summer a little more often. I really dont mind, I actually kind of enjoy shaveing and I think my legs lok so much cleaner when I do.
• United States
23 Mar 07
thanks twils2!
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
22 Mar 07
It's definitely a chore for me LOL when I was younger, i don't know what it was, but I found it so much easier to do, but nowadays its like...awww man time to shave again. If I am wearing pants most of the time, then I don't shave for 4 or 5 days LOL My hubby doesn't mind either way :)
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• United States
23 Mar 07
thanks maddymsmommy!
@stacyv81 (5903)
• United States
22 Mar 07
I shave, unfortunately it is a necessary evil. What if you dont and something happens, its like the clean underwear thing. not that wearing clean underwear is achore, but you know, if something happens to you you dont want to be caught without clean underwear as your mom used to say. Well, you dont want to be caught with hairy legs either. Plus, it is more attractive to your mate, if your legs are shaved/
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• United States
23 Mar 07
I agree thanks stacy!
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• United States
22 Mar 07
I can NOT go one day w/o shaving. So I really dont find it a chore. Its a part of life.
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• United States
23 Mar 07
You must be young then? I use to be like that when I was younger LOl!
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23 Mar 07
I have to shave everyday, cos if I didn't I'd look like a Yeti! (no offence to Yeti's) I don't enjoy it, I never feel the smoothness that I want to feel, and the times when I've ended up with shaving rash on me legs OOOHHHHHH!!! Mind you, I went on a shave amnesty and let the thatch grow for a few days, and although it really wasn't very attractive, it was kinda soft and warm - bit like furry tights....um Methinks the public reading this are gonna think I'm sad!
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• United States
23 Mar 07
thanks sharonspud!
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
24 May 07
my legs aren't that hairy. and so, i don't need to shave them at all. i asked my boyfriend's view if he wants my legs shaved or not. but he prefers for my legs to be unshaved. so, just lucky me!
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
23 Mar 07
I never shave my legs. I have never shaved my legs in my life. they are not hairy, so theres, no reason to shave.
• United States
23 Mar 07
It depends on the culture. Some countries like hair on the legs and underarms, and men and lady's don't have a problem with it. In the western worlds, we tend to need to shave. I hate it, but, do it. My husband doesn't care either way if I do or don't. I find it harder to shave as I am older too, but, my hair is not heavy at all. So I can shave once or twice a week. I see you are kind of new here. Welcome to mylot. Hope you like it here. Please remember to rate all your responses to your post. + if it was good, - if it was on word or yes or no, and ! if it was crude Please also rate the "best response" to the person that gave you their time and tried to answer you best. We also rate the posters. I just gave you a + ratings. Keep up your good work dear.
• India
23 Mar 07
Well about me i would like my girl to have shaved legs.Even i would like her to get her arm pits area n other public areas shaved.This will make me more comfortable with her as hairs will not stick around whenever we are in business.I think its better to get waxed or use creams to remove hairs everywhere.They dont look good on women`s body.
• United States
23 Mar 07
What about men? Should they be hairy or shaved?
@Mamaof4 (222)
• Philippines
23 Mar 07
I absolutely HATE shaving my legs!!! It is the most awesome chore EVER! I hear you! I try and grow the hair on my legs for months and then boom! I have them waxed! That way, I'm hair-free for a few weeks and it is SO worth it! When I was in the States, I did not shave my legs during the winter. No one would see them anyway, lol! I was also working out, and there were tights to help keep me warm. I also found out that the less you shave your legs, the slower the hair grows.
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@Michele21 (3093)
• United States
23 Mar 07
I have to shave my legs...but it seems to take up so much time...with kids and a husband and everything else us moms have to do..I put it off sometimes. Especially during the cols weather and dno one notices..except my husband =) In the Summer time I try to shave every day. I wish I could just zap all of my hairs off though so I wouldn't have to worry about it!!