How Often Do You Shave Your Legs?
Apr 9th, 2008 by Bethany
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I just put up a poll asking how often people shave their legs. I’m oddly interested in this rather personal subject, as my answer to the question has evolved over time and will probably continue changing.
I used to dislike shaving my legs. I cut myself pretty badly the first couple of times I shaved my legs and the experience tainted my shaving habits for a long time. Plus, it takes so long to do thoroughly and I’d always notice that I’d missed a spot sometime during the day and it would drive me crazy. I would shave about once a week for church, sometimes not even then if I was wearing a long skirt, and that’s it. I’ve very rarely worn shorts since seventh grade and it just didn’t seem necessary. Oh, and I’d shave when I went swimming at a pool that wasn’t in my own backyard. I tried waxing and chemically dissolving the hair on my legs, but waxing was painful and hard to do and the nair I used burned the skin on my legs the second time I used it and I gave up on that idea.
When I got married I shaved a little more often for the sake of feeling pretty, but after a few months of that I went back to my old habits. One day out of sincere curiosity, I asked my husband if he’d prefer me to shave more often. In the kindest, most sensitive way possible, he told that he would prefer it if I shaved. Surprised, but knowing why he wouldn’t have mentioned it to me before, I committed to shaving my legs more often. Colin never asks me to change anything about myself, and this was something I could easily volunteer to do.
I decided then that I would try to shave every day. Habits come most easily to me if I do things daily. I don’t do it thoroughly–I probably spend about 20 seconds on it–but I shave most days of any given week. That way, what I missed yesterday or the day before I’ll probably catch today and my legs are always pretty smooth. I’ve been at this for a couple of years now and it’s just part of the routine and no big deal at all. I hardly think about it anymore. I love having shaved legs every day. I feel prettier and I feel ready to go. It’s like having my hair done or having makeup on. So, what started as something I did for my husband turned out to be something I also do for myself, but still with the satisfaction of knowing I did something that pleases him. Thanks Colin!
It’s actually very funny that you wrote this because I have been thinking about it a lot lately…I hate shaving. Mostly because I have to shave EVERY day or my legs are worse than a man’s full beard. But no–I can’t justify the ridiculous amount for razors (at least that’s my excuse) and so my hair grows and I hope I never need to roll up my pants when I am out and about. Really…so, I have resorted to a life of unattractive full length pj pants at bedtime and JEANS all day. And my poor hubby has come to a silent understanding that if I HAVE actually shaved, I’m probably “in the mood”–if ya know what I mean.
Bad news for me…I really need to step up and do it more…I would probably feel better about myself and have a really happy hubby!
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I love your posts, Bethany! I must admit, the best feeling in the WORLD to me is laying in a bed with freshly cleaned sheets after I’ve taken a shower and shaved my legs. Doesn’t happen that often, but I love it! I am a Saturday night shaver, although now that summer is coming I will have to start shaving at least to the knee so that I can wear my crops and capris to work. I should ask Zac his opinion on the subject — can’t say that it’s ever occured to me to ask him.