It's just a social habit, what you are used to and what is acceptaable in society depending on whether or not you give a toss. For some people it is oddly a huge deal to them to shave it all.
I remember an event a few years ago where a famous lady film star had an award given to her, but she collected and waved to crowds while wearing a sleeveless gown and her under arms were very hairy. Of course the fashion world were up in arms the morning after saying 'omg omg she is hairy'!!!!
I think there is a lot of peer pressure among women too, anything from your mother saying 'you must shave to get a man' to schoolgirls making snide remarks about the hairiest of their group.
Now, imagine due to no electricity we didn't have hot water, foam, razor blades and the like, for whatever reason (war?). We'd all be hairy, even men. Our hair would keep is a bit warmer and also protect us from the sun a bit.
It all comes down to just being yourself, it's your choice to shave or not, and not listening to what tother people are saying about you.
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Date: 2007-03-30 10:57 am (UTC)I remember an event a few years ago where a famous lady film star had an award given to her, but she collected and waved to crowds while wearing a sleeveless gown and her under arms were very hairy. Of course the fashion world were up in arms the morning after saying 'omg omg she is hairy'!!!!
I think there is a lot of peer pressure among women too, anything from your mother saying 'you must shave to get a man' to schoolgirls making snide remarks about the hairiest of their group.
Now, imagine due to no electricity we didn't have hot water, foam, razor blades and the like, for whatever reason (war?). We'd all be hairy, even men. Our hair would keep is a bit warmer and also protect us from the sun a bit.
It all comes down to just being yourself, it's your choice to shave or not, and not listening to what tother people are saying about you.