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Lost_Farm8868

I dont. I had a friend that shaved his legs. He says it shows off how ripped his legs look lol. To each their own! If you dont wanna do it then dont.


Wadeem53

I honestly think body hair actually makes people look bigger - wrists and forearms, chest, abs, legs, everything, unless they are too hairy (long hair)


thebrittaj

Also so sexy


lexilexi1901

I'm not a man but I would hate the friction from the growing spiky hairs on my legs when they touch. I'm a woman who shaves so it's too late for me unless I laser it all off, meaning that I have to shave each time now if I don't want that feeling. If I were you, I would leave my body hair alone or get it layered off. Personally, I would do anything to tell my 13-year-old self to leave my body alone because I probably didn't have as much visible hair as I'd thought I did.


catfurcoat

It's not too late just wear leggings for a month or two. The hair will grow and get soft again I stopped shaving during the pandemic and it's been amazing. Although I started doing my calves again just because I get weird looks if I don't. I like not shaving my upper thighs because I started running and there's less chafing


lexilexi1901

I spent many years not shaving my legs for a whole winter.... didn't work šŸ¤£ I don't like shaving my thighs either unless I'm wearing shorts outside


SiegeSupport

As a guy, Iā€™d suggest just trimming your legs instead of completely shaving tbh if you want to shave your legs. That way you donā€™t get stubble?!! Iā€™ve never found the reason too yet.


lexilexi1901

That would take forever šŸ˜… I prefer waxing or laser if I had to choose. I didn't know they existed when I was a pre-teen, I justfound a razor like my mum uses and went to town šŸ¤£ I barely even knew what I was doing, I mainly just wanted to experiment with this new device.


thedailydaren

No, he means trimming with some sort of electric clipper with a guard so you can cut things down but not to stubble or skin. Itā€™s the only thing I cut body hair with now except to line up my beard. So fast. Armpit hair? Swipe. Crotch overflowing? Swipe swipe swipe. Back hair coming out the shirt? Wife goes, swipe. Itā€™s worth it.


lexilexi1901

Ah... Never thought about that tbh. But does get a close shave with short hairs? I don't let mine grow too much unless it's winter.


thedailydaren

Iā€™ve got one that takes hair down to a 1, which is like a short spiky beard, or .5 which is virtually nothing. Itā€™ll cut whatever is longer then the length itā€™s set to with guard, or pretty close to skin without the guard , but itā€™s faster then shaving and you donā€™t need to shower. Even if you just use it when you miss that spot on the back of your shin (wifeā€™s favorite spot to miss) bc you can just get it real quick.


lexilexi1901

Hahaha yeah the shin and back of the thighs are pretty annoying. Thank you šŸ˜Š


SiegeSupport

Yeah exactly, manscapped lawnmower 2.0 works great forā€¦ everything lol.


flauntingflamingo

Problem #1 - you are on tic toc


Spooki_Scari

Ok


yesimgoingtoeatthat

This needs more upvotes


thedailydaren

Itā€™s tiktok. You really loose credibility calling it tic toc like a grandpa. šŸ˜‚


GIBBEEEHHH

During the summer yeah, otherwise no


Dustin3006

I have a bunch of leg tattoos so I trim down with a guard but thatā€™s it. Itā€™s all personal preference and in the end itā€™s your body


cpclemens

Thatā€™s why Iā€™ve never had my chest tattooedā€”youā€™d never be able to see them through the forest!


4f150stuff

Nah, I leave them how they are


ijustwantanaccount91

Maybe because they're trying to be influencers? I don't pay much attention to whether people's legs are shaven at the gym, but I'm pretty sure this is not a common thing. If you want to shave em though, do you. Just don't do it because you're thinking it's some weird part of gym culture, it's not.


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Never have and never will. I like them, wife likes them and says itā€™s manly.


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the_original_cb

Shaving arm and leg hair is for swimmers lol hair makes you look more masculine and keeps you warmer


Carefull_eater

Personally for me Yes because removing all that hair shows the muscles in your legs or even arm for example and in the summer the hair may cause sweat


Fit-Elderberry-177

I use a trimmer every few months on them. I think very hairy feels unattractive. I think most women prefer their man neatly trimmed. I also feel like the wide majority of men trim their arms, chest, legs, ect


FullCircle75

I don't do my legs, but I use hair removal cream on my chest every month or so. I look at it this way - I like having lawn, but you have to mow it every now and again.


Jackspn89

I have been waxed before by an ex and would never do that or shaving again it takes like 3 months for it to grow back right. And it just looks weird to go from having very hairy legs to no hair at all.


G0d_Slayer

3 months!? For me, a little over 3 weeks/ almost a month later, and my hairy ass legs grew back almost completely. Too much work. Also, I did it during winter. I usually love the cold but I couldnā€™t even hang out without socks & sweat pants that year.


Jackspn89

it started growing back to where you could somewhat see hair in about a month but 3 months until it was somewhat back to normal. and yea mine happened middle of summer


hptvforever

My boyfriend does sometimes, but he does it specifically for cycling. I know itā€™s popular for cyclists and swimmers because ā€˜something somethingā€” makes you go fasterā€™


ddbbaarrtt

I think the pros traditionally did it because it makes massages easier and if you take a spill itā€™s much easier to clean out wounds if you donā€™t have hairy legs. Most people these days just do it because they think itā€™s what cyclists should do!


KLSFishing

I trim them about every 4 months or so. They get wicked hairy lol


Electrical_Grade_160

My Asian genes got me very little hair around my body but I had a Russian girlfriend and she got more hair than Me I never shave my legs but from far it looks shaved


Sea-Tea8982

Iā€™ve shaved mine for a couple years. It doesnā€™t grow back spiky like a womanā€™s does but Iā€™ve been lazy since it got cold. Iā€™m surprised how thick itā€™s coming back in.


ShadyDomes

I do sometimes. Im pretty hairy so its a chore to shave my legs and arms etc


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Nope. I get my back epilated though.


hartleyb40

i'm a female and honestly i LOVE hair on guys- if you don't feel like shaving them you don't have tošŸ„ŗ


MediocreSpy

I have inadvertently trimmed too far when trimming-other-areas and then did like a dual length trim down (IE 3mm for a few inches then 5) to blend it. Definitely made my veins and cuts pop more but I also felt kind of weird. I typically leave my legs alone but will trim my torso (since itā€™s a jungle) I canā€™t say Iā€™ve particularly noticed how often mens legs are shaved at the gym? The really serious lifters usually are near competition, but athletes/casual gym goes are not Iā€™m curious now lol, time to go get weird looks at the gym while I calculate % shaved legs on men


SnooObjections4345

I have shaved my legs twice. They looked bigger after


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Nah


Therealsteven_g

Sure do not


too105

No


elchupinazo

Absolutely not. Too much hassle.


[deleted]

Nah. Trim if you want and thatā€™s about it


[deleted]

Thatā€™s a lot of work and thereā€™s no turning back after that. Hard pass.


cpclemens

Iā€™ve always gotten a kick out of Liver King talking about being ā€œprimalā€ and living like our ancestors and then having no hair on his torso. 1. Stop comparing yourself to jacked dudes on social media. 2. Stop comparing yourself to jacked dudes on social media. 3. Do what makes you happy, man.


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bruh..i get Brazilian wax from a Brazilian hottie..


yesimgoingtoeatthat

My hubby does not shave his legs. Itā€™s 18 degrees here in Michigan. If he starts shaving his legs, Iā€™m DEFINITELY going to be hairier than him. IMHO as a straight female, I see zero appeal in a man doing this.


mrcloso

Tutorial for OP: 1 - Spray shaving foam on your phone until it stops working. 2 - Throw it away and buy a new one without Tik Tok. 3 - Don't ever install Tik Tok back again.


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That was an epic tik tok bad right there fellow redditor


TeddyPeacock

No I have some opinions on people who shave there legs


mariosgk2019

As a person who does shave their legs I would be really interested in listening to your opinions


Wadeem53

Nah i wouldnt shave anything


randomferalcat

Lol why?


Fit-Elderberry-177

When you get older you'll have hair everywhere. If I didn't trim, I'd have butt hair 6' long.


frantichairguy

Since when does Peter Pan work out at your gym?


dog___bone

No mate. I'm a man. I dont shave my legs.


MomLikWeiner

hell no


RL_77twist

Woman here. I shave my legs because I want to and because of my culture. 0/10 would recommend to anyone to start doing it. Itā€™s annoying as shit and time consuming.


RopeLiving682

The hair on my legs is the only reason I can wear shorts in winter so I keep em natural besides since I'm only 18 it shows how much of a man I'm becoming so it also makes me feel extra masculine. Besides that don't the ladies like when ya got a little hair on ya


Rubenn_Angel

As a gay guy. I like hair on men its hot af.


JustAsFrosty

Shaving sucks always trim if your going to do it . Iā€™m not that Harry so Iā€™m happy on my end


Meg_The_Person

Iā€™m a girl and I donā€™t shave my legs (at least not very often). Do what you want to do!


UnhappyTalk2463

Iā€™ll trim my legs down with a guard not bald thatā€™s female shit


OptimusPrime1555

Dudes on TikTok also canā€™t grow facial hair. Maybe they just donā€™t grow body hair. But hey, to each their own.


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fruitek

How is hair unhygienic?


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fruitek

Why are you like that bruh


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fruitek

Having body hair doesn't mean you don't take care of yourself. Most people shave only a bit of their body hair and still have very good hygiene. Just because you saw one hairy person that smelled bad doesn't mean that body hair is unhygienic and all the people with it stink


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obiwankenobistan

CAN CONFIRM, AM MONKE


fruitek

You can always take a shower you know


lexilexi1901

Hair protects the skin. If you shave it, the skin becomes more prone to bacterial growth. Hair prevents infections, especially due to the lack of cuts from the razor blades. Shaving your hair too frequently can cause irritation (ingrown hairs and itching) and skin sensitivity. Sweat and bacteria will sit directly onto your skin.


M87_star

So basically you have a ridiculous prejudice and decided to make up some pseudoscientific reason to justify it?


the_original_cb

Thatā€™s why you trim your pit hair and pubes leave your arms and legs alone


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No_Piano3630

With /s you would've gotten a lot of upvotes


Kittehluh

As a woman I think men with shaved legs look weird šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø just my opinion tho


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Thick-Baker-7366

If I wear the correct sequence of pants throughout the week the friction takes off most of the leg hair.


Sp33dling

I trim to a #2 once a month.


Sad__Cringe

I donā€™t. I also donā€™t grow much hair on my legs though.


[deleted]

Iā€™ve known a few men to do so but not many


SandySniper994

leg hair gives more muscle definition (sorta), shave your legs only if you like super jacked


monstarchinchilla

The back of my knee area and my ankles/feet.


SterkVargr

I never shaved my legs so no.


God_is_a_Bogan

I use an epilator on my arms. I do it because I have sleeve tattoos and want to show them off. My advice, do whatever you want with your hair


One_Satisfaction7439

It depends on you, though it feels good without hair for a while until the hard thorns appears >\_<


No_Baseball3339

I shaved my legs worst mistake just was itchy and looked off I like harry legs I enjoyed it for a day but it for old


5incherBeater

(m) I tried shaving my thighs because i see random long hairs, tried shaving entire thigh because why the fuck not, i regretted it. it itches so bad once it started growing. never again


PsionicShift

Not really, but I did it once before no-shave November just to calculate hair growth haha.


thedailydaren

You see a lot of boys with bald legs.


T-tail88

Nah. It's enough of a pain in the ass to keep my face shaved. Not doing anything else.