So, Iāve not shaved my legs since last summer. This is the first time Iāve grown them out. Iām not going to lie, it feels quite nice. The first time I stepped outside barelegged this spring, I was surprised by the way the wind felt flowing through my forest of leg hair⦠I spent the day giggling about it. A feeling Iāve never felt before, it felt funny, and nice.Ā
Even though I rarely care what anyone thinks of me, I have to admit I was little nervous going out into public for the first time. And maybe even more nervous about the reactions of my friends (who are all guys) and people who actually know me. Theyāve seen me all these years with smooth legs, and now⦠well, itās safe to say I have FUR. Deep down, I really didnāt care⦠I was just a little antsy.Ā
Surprisingly, no one said a word about it, nothing. I couldnāt believe it. Day after day, seeing different friends, and none of them said a single word. I began wondering if theyād even noticed⦠but like, how couldnāt they lol? I guess theyāre just too nice to say anything about it. Most of my friends are quite outspoken, and weāre all really close, so I thought at least ONE of them would have something to say. Over time, I noticed a couple friends had to take a double look, certainly noticed, but still didnāt voice an opinion.Ā I also thought it would be weird when my Mom saw it for the first time. Nope. She got this surprised look, laughed a little, then proceeded to pet my leg, as if it were a cat. lol.Ā
So I came to the conclusion⦠NO ONE CARES if I have leg hair or not. And they absolutely SHOULDNāT⦠but in the messed up world we live in, I was certain someone would have a lousy view of natural hair on a womanās body. Iām sure they do, but donāt have the guts to speak about it, āleast not to my face haha. And thatās perfectly cool by me. I was just really shocked.Ā
Iām not sure why I stopped shaving them to begin with. I guess it was just one of thoseĀ āI can, so I willā things. Iāve honestly enjoyed it. Itās been liberating. At first I wore long skirts⦠but eventually became completely comfortable in my full wardrobe⦠short skirts, lacy dresses, who cares haha? Itās nice⦠realizing that the amount of hair on my legs doesnāt define me, it effects absolutely nothing.Ā I still feel feminine, I still feel beautiful.
So girls⦠DO WHAT YOU WANT. Weāve been programmed to shave, but itās a choice. Donāt worry about what people will think or say. Because, chances are, they wonāt make a peep. And if they do speak ill of you, youāll not hear it, so itās not gonna matter anyway. Do what makes you happy! Be freeee (:Ā