by Farhana Ab Rahman
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Women spend a
lot of time and money shaving armpits, legs and the legendary unmentionables! Why do they need to go through such a troublesome periodical practice? When did this custom start and how did it become a trend?
Removing unwanted hair from the armpit is
an additional task among women. When I was younger, I would pluck my hair and
it would always freak me out. I couldn't stand the pain but I had to go through
it to make my armpit look clean. Then came the razor, but the more I shaved it,
the faster it grew! And it doesn't help that hair-removing agents are expensive in our country. I only
have two choices and plucking is the best option. But why do women need to
remove their armpit hair but men don't even shave and they are not judged as the bad guys?
As it is generally understood, shaving your armpits is a lifestyle
choice. A lot of women choose to go through with it because they somehow feel
more feminine and, in a way, practice good hygiene. Perhaps it is most
likely because it is more masculine to be hairy. That, and the added
pressure from society on how people should look like means people always strive to
look the best they can.
In a recent study, researchers in
Switzerland found that samples taken from female armpits had different and mostly higher
levels of a sulfur-containing compounds than those found in the sweat samples
taken from male armpits: 5 milligrams in female sweat compared to 0.5
milligrams in male sweat.
This means that female armpit sweat is ten times more likely to repel snakes - a species known for their distaste of sulfur.
In that case, perhaps Julia Roberts may have a snake infestation at her home.
Ten years ago, Roberts turned
heads at the premiere for her film "Notting Hill" when onlookers
realised that the pretty woman hadn't shaved her armpits.
Even if such a faux pas occurred, there are plenty of reasons for women to
shave their armpits - some practical and most societal, but not many people
flaunt their body hair as proudly as Roberts. Some women say it's more
comfortable, some would rather not have their image dictated by popular culture
while some may just not feel like shaving every day.
Honestly, I still pluck them, though.
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5 comments:
Anonymous said...
Not a few men, me for instance, find woment with unshaved armpits sexy.
Anonymous said...
I spent four years in Germany back in the early 1980's and my German girlfriend did not shave at all. She had hairy armpits and hairy legs, and of course her genital area was hairy too. It took me about two or three weeks to get used to it, then I discovered I actually prefered her natural feel and appearance. She was shocked that American women spent so much time removing hair every day!
Florida Person said...
If someone is clean, what is the problem with the hair or even the smell? I got to know a woman that was allergic to deodorant. The first time I was close to her, I was like "this girl stinks". But five minutes later I found her extremely arousing and sexy! So I'm now a convert; bring me your hairy pits ladies, and leave the deodorant unused.
Anonymous said...
i think women with armpit hair is a turn on
Anonymous said...
Sexy!