So, I’ve not shaved my legs since last summer. This is the first time I’ve grown them out. I’m 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 I’ve never felt before, it felt funny, and nice.
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. They’ve seen me all these years with smooth legs, and now… well, it’s safe to say I have FUR. Deep down, I really didn’t care… I was just a little antsy.
Surprisingly, no one said a word about it, nothing. I couldn’t believe it. Day after day, seeing different friends, and none of them said a single word. I began wondering if they’d even noticed… but like, how couldn’t they lol? I guess they’re just too nice to say anything about it. Most of my friends are quite outspoken, and we’re 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 didn’t voice an opinion. 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.
So I came to the conclusion… NO ONE CARES if I have leg hair or not. And they absolutely SHOULDN’T… but in the messed up world we live in, I was certain someone would have a lousy view of natural hair on a woman’s body. I’m sure they do, but don’t have the guts to speak about it, ‘least not to my face haha. And that’s perfectly cool by me. I was just really shocked.
I’m not sure why I stopped shaving them to begin with. I guess it was just one of those “I can, so I will” things. I’ve honestly enjoyed it. It’s been liberating. At first I wore long skirts… but eventually became completely comfortable in my full wardrobe… short skirts, lacy dresses, who cares haha? It’s nice… realizing that the amount of hair on my legs doesn’t define me, it effects absolutely nothing. I still feel feminine, I still feel beautiful.
So girls… DO WHAT YOU WANT. We’ve been programmed to shave, but it’s a choice. Don’t worry about what people will think or say. Because, chances are, they won’t make a peep. And if they do speak ill of you, you’ll not hear it, so it’s not gonna matter anyway. Do what makes you happy! Be freeee (: