Waxing for Sport?

I was at the gym today, and in the locker room notice something very startling. Most women don't wax! Don't misunderstand, waxing may be my choice for hair removal, but there is also the options of shaving, threading, clippers, and even honey. I've had this talk with many of my peers that include family, close friends, & co-workers.

When discussing hair underneath the arm, I've heard very intelligent women retort that their hair is very fine, and almost invisible to the naked eye. What they don't realize is that I've seen it, therefore, it is NOT invisible. This has been said about hair on their legs also. But when I've asked men what they prefer, almost all of them I've asked have said they prefer less hair or the "neat & tidy" look. (I'll save the topic of men waxing for sport for another day...)

I know that this is a touchy subject, but after my eyes were almost burned out of my head today, I was curious as to the opinions about this. I just think of it as regular grooming. It's just as routine as doing my eyebrows. It is time consuming, and if you aren't careful, it can be uncomfortable when it grows back but I just think that sort of grooming is necessary. You don't have to be completely hairless, simply mindful of your body & what it's doing. Besides that, it's your body! If you don't groom it, it does not become invisible.

It still tickles me to think of the women who would tell me their hair was invisible or didn't grow. No use arguing with them either. They are usually very firm about it. And on the opposite of the spectrum, the women who believe in it, usually knew all of the tricks to minimize any negative repercussions and do it on a regular basis. Strangely enough, the ladies at my job were more helpful in finding the best waxing salon than most friends & family. It got a little awkward if they asked if I was doing bikini or Brazilian, but I really appreciated the tips they gave me for afterward.

The ladies at the gym were not there to impress me of course but I just wonder if that sort of thing can affect one's self image. I'm no playmate, but I don't have a problem with my naked body. I don't flash it or walk around showing people, but when I have myself totally groomed, it puts a little spring in my step. It makes me feel like I've done a little extra for myself. Being single I go through spells where nobody else would ever know or see if I've groomed myself and that is just fine. Showing it off, has nothing to do with it as far as I'm concerned. It's just another way to take care of oneself. Not to say that women who don't completely groom themselves have no since of self...it just seems they don't care about that. I've even been told that its a somewhat narcissistic habit of mine. I say no. I just pamper and take care of every inch of my temple & what you do with yours is your business too. I don't judge.