I hate shaving my legs. I'm a hairy lady with dark leg hair, and shaving always itches & hurts, no matter what shaving cream or lotions I use. I usually wax in the summer and ignore my legs in the winter, but my toddler would love it if we went to the pool, and I'm fifteen weeks pregnant. Can I get a leg wax while I'm pregnant? Are there other options I haven't thought about? Depilatories don't work for me, and I'm not comfortable taking my hairy hairy legs to the pool. The last time I was pregnant, I didn't go swimming; I just wore long pants or leggings the whole time. (Bikini line isn't a concern; I always wear board shorts anyway, and I have awesome maternity ones I'm excited to fit into.)
posted by linettasky on Jan 12, 2013 - 24 answers

When I get a bikini wax, it stays smooth for less than ONE WEEK. Is there a better hair removal solution for freaks of nature like me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 9, 2012 - 22 answers

Have you ever removed arm (not armpit) hair? How and would you recommend it? [more inside]
posted by manicure12 on Mar 4, 2012 - 41 answers

I need help with personal grooming. NSFW and possibly TMI: [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 29, 2010 - 32 answers

Which is better to do in between brazilian waxes: shaving or depilatory creams such as Veet? Bonus question: can somebody please explain to me why it is recommended not to shave in between? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 22, 2010 - 12 answers

It takes weeks for bikini line hair to grow long enough to wax, so what do you do if you frequently are going to the beach or pool during the summer? What do you do between waxes? Also, how do you manage unsightly bumps? [more inside]
posted by metamush on Jul 7, 2009 - 22 answers

I am a woman with thick dark hair and very pale skin and I'm looking for the best way to get a clean-looking shave on my bikini line. [more inside]
posted by inatizzy on Jul 25, 2006 - 13 answers

Body hair: how much of a turn-off (or perhaps turn-on) is copious body hair? I'm a straight, hairy, man and am really interested in what straight women think but feel free to chime in if you are otherwise oriented or gendered.
posted by anonymous on Oct 14, 2004 - 29 answers