Is It OK for Women Not to Shave Their Armpits?

by SodaHead Living Posted 2010/10/25 14:00:00

Related Topics: Family, Julia Roberts, bra

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	Yes, to each their own	414 votes	63%
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We already stirred a hot debate when we asked you whether or not it's OK for a woman not to wear a bra. Now we have another one for you:

Is it OK for a woman not to shave her armpits?

Oscar-winner Hilary Swank sported a not-very-swanky look at Elle magazine's recent Women in Hollywood Tribute when she revealed a patch of armpit hair, Stylelist reports.

Unfortunately, the grooming oversight distracted from her rockin' body, glam dress and cool retro hairdo.

This immediately reminded us of the stir that Julia Roberts caused when she went au naturel at the "Notting Hill" premiere years ago, and more recently on the beach with her family. Is there a link between Oscar winners and hairy armpits? That may be worth further study.

In the meantime, give us your two cents. Is it OK for women to let their armpit hair grow in? (Admit it, ladies: you get tired of shaving sometimes.) Or is it the pits?

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bye 2010/10/25 20:36:40

No, it's disgusting

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Wtown 2013/03/22 22:34:59 (edited)

Yes, to each their own

men grow their underarm hair long, why can't we?

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Acee 2012/11/11 15:27:45 (edited)

Yes, to each their own

I haven't shaved in nine months because it is a waste of time and I get painful red bumps. I prefer it this way because I don't like feeling like a hairless little girl again when I am an adult. I refuse force my views down peoples throat because the fact of the matter is we all live in what we believe is normal.

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Wtown to Acee 2013/03/22 22:35:42

+1
How long Is it?

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hairy 2011/02/25 20:40:36

Yes, to each their own

let it grow. It is a meadow not a lawn

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Brosia 2010/11/25 00:45:07

Yes, to each their own

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I haven't shaved anything since my wedding day. My husband doesn't mind because I keep it clean and don't flaunt it.

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hairy to Brosia 2011/02/25 20:31:30

+1
Good for you

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hairy to Brosia 2011/02/25 20:42:23

+1
Does your husband like the natural look?

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Brosia to hairy 2011/04/07 23:36:20

I posed this to him, and he said "I don't prefer it, but I don't hate it"

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db 2010/11/01 18:12:56

Undecided

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Yeah it's "okay" it's also disgusting IMO. While we're on this topic though - men should do more hair landscaping as well. Beasts.

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♛Littlɘ Ǫuɘɘn~ƿɦɐɘϯ 2010/10/28 03:37:44

Yes, to each their own

.....but I'll be shaving mine.

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Rampant Andie 2010/10/27 17:19:09

Yes, to each their own

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Why should I have to shave my pits? And, before anyone tells me that I do other stuff to enhance my appearance, I'll go ahead and say it right now: It is my prerogative to beautify myself and to choose in which ways I do so. I don't need to give reasons as to why I don't shave my pits but still choose to put on makeup. Although, I do shave my pits...at least in the summer. Haha! I go a while sometimes in the Fall or Winter without doing so. I like to give my pits a rest sometimes because I end up getting painful razor burn that won't go away.

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Rampant... to Rampant... 2010/10/27 17:24:00

+3
P.S. Pit hair is gross.

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hairy to Rampant... 2011/02/25 20:29:46

+3
pit hair is gorgeous

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hairy to Rampant... 2011/02/25 20:30:48

+1
Why not rest the razer in summer too!

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Wendy 2010/10/27 03:13:42 (edited)

Undecided

While it is a matter of personal choice - how accepted it is depends on what country you come from. Most women do not shave in many countries in Europe. In the US - it is considered rather nasty. Most of the men I know find it a turn-off.

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Brightsprite62 2010/10/26 23:22:04

Yes, to each their own

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Geeze.... Do people think we women have shaved forever. It's a 20th century thing. What ever she wants, it's her life. If people don't like it then don't look. It's that simple.

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hairy to Brights... 2011/02/25 20:28:27

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I like hairy birds!!

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buzz 2010/10/26 23:19:02

Yes, to each their own

she can shave or not shave anywhere she wants , she is still hot !

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David (oYo) 2010/10/26 18:49:45

No, it's disgusting

I find body hair repulsive on men and women but as women tend to show their armpits more it is important they shave them. Male gymnasts who show their armpits all shave them because they don't wish to display unsightly hairy armpits in public.

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hairy to David (... 2011/02/25 20:27:23

+2
Get Real

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David (... to hairy 2011/02/25 23:24:40

Dear hairy, kindly elucidate.

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Shelo 2010/10/26 18:16:47

Yes, to each their own

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Personally, I like to keep my pits shaved - not because armpit hair is unattractive, but because it gets really sweaty and itchy in there.

Come on people. Don't we live in the 21st century? A woman can do what she wants to do. She can shave if she wants, and she doesn't have to shave if she doesn't want to. Armpit hair, if left alone, does not affect whether or not she is a man-hating lesbian or a perfectly feminine flower. Our society needs to stop objectifying women and making them conform to some standard of beauty.

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day.zee.31 to Shelo 2012/08/28 05:15:09

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Your last sentence is also one of my strong opinions. Unfortunately nowadays some men have been brainwashed into removing body hair. Growth of body hair shows sexual maturity; it is sexy. I love hair, the more the better!!

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FlipFlopALolliPop 2010/10/26 18:16:02

No, it's disgusting

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LADIES, PLEASE! SHAVE THAT CRAP!!! At least she didn't have clumped up deodorant stuck in the hairs. Ew... Excuse me while I throw up.

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Poppa Blues 2010/10/26 18:15:36 (edited)

Yes, to each their own

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Sure it's okay! It's a bit of a turn off when you first see it but I could get used to it.

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Lessie 2010/10/26 18:04:46

Yes, to each their own

My hair grows a little slow I have stubble now and only shave them and the legs like every 3 wks. Cute enough to do it.

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day.zee.31 to Lessie 2012/08/28 05:16:56

+1
The less you shave, the less coarse the stubble will become...

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Bear 2010/10/26 18:01:00

Undecided

this just looks like a little 4 o'clock shadow.....what can a woman do?

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USAF Vet Dan 2010/10/26 17:42:18

Undecided

+1
So long as they shave their mustaches.

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twiggy 2010/10/26 17:13:56

No, it's disgusting

its just gross seeing girls like that!

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hairy to twiggy 2011/02/25 20:25:33

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hairy armpits is the mark of a mature woman. It is a pity there are few mature males about.

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Artist 2010/10/26 17:02:32

No, it's disgusting

Back in the seventies when I was at University, there were plenty of hippy leftovers from the sixties still around. One was this gorgeous blond professor who was fond of revealing clothes. Needless to say all the men signed up for her course...that was until the first day, oh my!

She walked in wearing a sundress and we noticed right off she hadn't shaved her legs. My legs weren't that hairy! This didn't bode well. She began to discuss her background when she pointed to some of her work on the wall behind her. As she lifted her arm, what appeared to be a large gerbil peeked out of her pit. We all cringed. Some of the guys on the front row noticed a pungent odor as well.

Shoot, I know guys that wax their backs and chests as a courtesy to their wives! Needless to say, it was a long semester.

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A Carpenter 2010/10/26 16:56:10

Yes, to each their own

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hey, whatever, as long as no one demands I wax my back, who the hell am I to say it's gross or not!

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future blk 2010/10/26 16:46:35

Yes, to each their own

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Next thing to be asked..should women be allowed to 'have' armpits. We live in an over- opinionated country, where you can't have a opinion nor freedom to do anything because others opinions.

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Wtown to future blk 2013/03/22 22:37:15

+2
Lol

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VerlinU.ChuckGilliam 2010/10/26 16:39:35

Yes, to each their own

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I personally think it's ugly as hell on a woman to have hair under her arms, especially if she is out and wearing some attire that readily shows it. But, whether she shaves or not is up to her, it happens to be a personal thing, not the business of others to decide.

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Kerry 2010/10/26 16:32:56

No, it's disgusting

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I understand if they choose not to, but it looks nasty when they put deordorant on and have white clunks under their arms when they lift them. This is not attractive in any way or form. It doesnt take long to remove hair from this area. If you are always wearing a shirt to cover your armpits dont shave, but if you have on a blouse or shirt with no sleeves please do us a favor and shave under your arms.

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Ratsaurus 2010/10/26 16:19:42

Yes, to each their own

It's a matter of personal choice. I appreciate women who remove temptation for me. Hairy armpits are a turn off for me. Guess this answers the question raised on an episode of the The Office a few years ago, Hillary Swank isn't hot.

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♥getreal♥ 2010/10/26 15:52:47

No, it's disgusting

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Ewwww not for me..looks disgusting and produces more body odor..why would a woman want that...NO thanks!

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Charlie 2010/10/26 15:25:58

No, it's disgusting

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I can't stand seeing women with hair under the arms.Looks terrible.

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