Happy Sunday folks! I thought today I'd do a bit of a controversial post - one on body hair.
Body hair acceptance is something that is super important to me and people often call me out on this, but yes, I have hairy armpits and legs, and guess what: THAT'S OK!
It is absolutely every human's choice as to whether they shave wherever whenever. I promise you I'm not some crazy feminist (I am a damn passionate feminist but I don't not shave because of feminism) and I'm not 'disgusting'. But I have accepted that my body grows hair in these places, and I'm cool with that. Having said this, I don't feel like a lot of the pressures women feel really apply to me as a transgender non-binary individual. But any woman that wants to not shave should be free to do so. So basically I don't shave because I DON'T WANT TO.
But it's shocking how early children begin to feel these pressures. I remember being younger, maybe 10 or 11 years old and secretly buying razors to shave my legs. How can it be affecting youth in that way?? I felt pressured to shave at ELEVEN. It's ridiculous.
This being said, if a human wants to shave that's totally cool, each to their own.
What's your opinion on shaving? Do you think I'm disgusting? Haha.
Let me know in the comments.
Lou <3
I also do not shave as well & I agree with you it's so stupid how body hair is seen as something "gross" like how could something like body hair be gross?? It grows on our bodies for a reason!! I've tried my best to tell my sisters & little cousins that they don't need to shave, but it's okay if they do as long as they are doing what makes them feel comfortable!!! Lovely post!! :-)
ReplyDeleteI’m not sure if it’s just an American thing to be so offended by body hair but ultimately it should be left up to the individual. It is true that people, including children, feel pressure to conform to the society norms but a person should only do with their bodies whatever they are comfortable with.
ReplyDeleteA few years ago, I rebelled and began growing a beard. My wife was fine with it, but many of our friends and relatives weren’t. My wife has always been supportive of me in many ways. She even stopped shaving to show her support. Both of us are now much happier, and we have more time to spend on important matters.
ReplyDeleteWilliam Connors @ The Healing Station