fuckJohnny 14,775 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 The gist of the article is that U.S. women were browbeaten into shaving underarm hair by a sustained marketing assault that began in 1915. (Leg hair came later.)The aim of what Hope calls the Great Underarm Campaign was to inform American womanhood of a problem that till then it didn't know it had, namely unsightly underarm hair. Around 1915, however, sleeveless dresses became popular, opening up a whole new field of female vulnerability for marketers to exploit. According to Hope, the underarm campaign began in May, 1915, inHarper's Bazaar, a magazine aimed at the upper crust. The first ad "featured a waist-up photograph of a young woman who appears to be dressed in a slip with a toga-like outfit covering one shoulder. Her arms are arched over her head revealing perfectly clear armpits. The first part of the ad read `Summer Dress and Modern Dancing combine to make necessary the removal of objectionable hair.'" more here: http://askville.amazon.com/women-start-shaving-legs/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=5768114 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
removed929393303 15,230 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Meh, I don't particularly care if other women don't shave because it's not my business. No one has to shave if they don't want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Faith 5,082 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I don't care. Whatever pleases them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abra 40,910 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 It doesn't matter to me. I find it more attractive if armpits and legs are shaved but who am I to say what they should or shouldn't do? Maybe I should add that I shave/trim my armpits, especially if I wear T-shirts or short-sleeved shirts in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgl 5,919 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Personally I prefer shaved legs and armpits, but it's a woman's choice to do it or not. In countries like France and Italy a lot of women do not shave. Pretty sure that's a myth now. The French one in particular was propagated by US soldiers when they were stationed there in WWII and back then it was true that shaving wasn't a commonplace. Nowadays they are just the same as most women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckJohnny 14,775 Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 Personally I prefer shaved legs and armpits, but it's a woman's choice to do it or not. Pretty sure that's a myth now. The French one in particular was propagated by US soldiers when they were stationed there in WWII and back then it was true that shaving wasn't a commonplace. Nowadays they are just the same as most women. I've recently heard that people who were there said that there are still a lot of women who do not shave. So idk. I also do find shaved legs and armpits more attractive but that's obviously because of the media and society. Shaved vaginas are more practical when having oral sex/scissoring but it makes me feel like I'm 12 xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulmicola 1,981 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Meh. Human beings have hair, it's not a big deal. You're wrong about Italy though, fuckJohnny. XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisa 1,353 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I think its sad when women are shamed for not shaving Like why would anyone even care? Its just a personal preference, not something society should dictate as right or wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgl 5,919 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I've recently heard that people who were there said that there are still a lot of women who do not shave. So idk. Who said that, Americans? I've been there too and all women seemed to have the same grooming habits as in other countries. I guess the best is to wait for a French girl to come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckJohnny 14,775 Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 Meh. Human beings have hair, it's not a big deal. You're wrong about Italy though, fuckJohnny. XD Sorry then :( Who said that, Americans? I've been there too and all women seemed to have the same grooming habits as in other countries. I guess the best is to wait for a French girl to come in. Nah some of my cousins were in France. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exoticinspirit 497 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I honestly could care less what other people do, I just don't like body hair so I shave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeYaWithYou 4,415 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Personally I prefer shaved legs and armpits, but it's a woman's choice to do it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnaminhbun 577 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Shaved legs and armpits are nice.. but anything else is option yahhh I don't really care. Natural is never a bad thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King 2,091 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I find smooth, shaved skin more attractive on a woman but it's not really up to me. If she's really cute, I can put up with a little hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denizen mars 5,911 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I also do find shaved legs and armpits more attractive but that's obviously because of the media and society. Shaved vaginas are more practical when having oral sex/scissoring but it makes me feel like I'm 12 xD you're a lucky person if you get laid enough to worry about that :P p.s. I don't wanna be that person but it's vulva/labia not vagina I prefer to trim because I like the look and feel of it more than bush/fully shaven on genitals, and I prefer shaved armpits + legs. But if someone wants to do something different, I'm sure as hell not going to throw them out of bed for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nephilim 219 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I've recently heard that people who were there said that there are still a lot of women who do not shave. So idk. I also do find shaved legs and armpits more attractive but that's obviously because of the media and society. Shaved vaginas are more practical when having oral sex/scissoring but it makes me feel like I'm 12 xD Same. It makes me feel uncomfortable to be quite honest. That's why I prefer it not completely shaven. As for your question, I don't think women should be shamed for not shaving. Body hair is natural on both men and women, why should it be disgusting on one particular sex? People can do what they want with their body, as long as they are comfortable with it. However, it is still more hygienic to keep some areas trimmed (underarms and genitals), which includes men and women of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21Pearls 1,587 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Well I'm french, and in the streets i never saw a women/girl having her legs unshaved. For unshaved armpits, i saw some women, but it was mostly older women. I never saw a young girl going around with her armpits unshaved. But again with people fully covered you never know^^. I prefer to have my legs/armpits shaved, but if some women prefer not to, it's their business. If they feel more comfortable like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symphonyâ„¢ 11,329 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I don't care. If they like having hair let them have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey Im K 1,309 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I honestly don't care....I prefer shaven....but she has the right to do what she wants with her body and body hair.... But if my wife wants me to go down she needs to shave.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretty_angel92 44,530 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Meh, I don't particularly care if other women don't shave because it's not my business. No one has to shave if they don't want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckJohnny 14,775 Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 you're a lucky person if you get laid enough to worry about that :P p.s. I don't wanna be that person but it's vulva/labia not vagina Not really. Just one time I was doing it with a girl and then I was so itchy because she wasn't shaved lol. Well excuse me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h0neanias 13,516 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 to inform American womanhood of a problem that till then it didn't know it had The essence of advertising. By the way, there is ongoing uncertainty about whether uncovered breasts in a painting can get you banned if those in a photo can. It's a ridiculous rule, I know, but I'd hate it to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckJohnny 14,775 Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 The essence of advertising. By the way, there is ongoing uncertainty about whether uncovered breasts in a painting can get you banned if those in a photo can. It's a ridiculous rule, I know, but I'd hate it to happen. Okay let me delete it then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klassic♥ 2,650 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 I def shaved my armpits, but my legs .. i leave it natural .. its not something dirty , maybe becuz i dont have much hair like other have .. what about some people have hair on their arm/hand ? so they should shave too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAE-RANG 1,386 Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 thats horrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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