If you saw me at the pool, what would you say behind my back?

[Anonymous]

OP, do you have big boobs? If so, I doubt I'd notice.

[Anonymous]

If I noticed, I would not care.

I also would not bother with board shorts when you are trying to swim laps - they will also get in the way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd just think you were a groovy granola type.

Ditto. And it would make me feel better by comparison about any razor stubble I might have.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How hairy are we talking?

If you're seriously hairy and have pale skin with dark hair on your legs, I would notice. I would find it kind of gross. It wouldn't be enough for me to want to shy away from you, but it would be a strange sight for me, so I'd think you were a bit gross in re: to grooming. If we're just talking about stubble, then I'd probably not notice at all. I'm just being honest.

We're talking as hairy as DH.

Well if your DH is really hairy and the hair is dark against pale skin, yeah, I'd noticed. And be pretty grossed out. Just being honest...I just associate women with being clean-shaven on their legs and under their arms. (I'm a female).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That you were pregnant. Period.

And I'm too busy worrying about my cellulite and batwing arms to critique you.

OK, I'm laughing very hard out loud at this one!

[Anonymous]

If I didn't know you or this explanation, but you were hairy and pregnant in a swimming suit I wouldn't be able to look at you. It's not a double standard for women in my opinion either. If a man was at the pool with hairy everything that's not appealing either (I don't mind a little chest hair).

If you want to shave then waxing is another option (less ingrown hairs). Maybe more importantly I'd see a dermatologist.

[Anonymous]

I would think, "Good for you!" and not say anything. I hope you're feeling better about your hairy legs and enjoying your swimming.

[Anonymous]

Honestly, as a hairy, pregnant woman I would not be able to look at you. For me its not a double standard, men with excessive hair are as equally unappealing. I know people on here are trying to be supportive, but I don't think they are being very honest. Really, its not something that I would want to see at the pool.

Waxing could solve the problems with irritation. There are also over the counter meds to reduce it or you could see a dermatologist. There are many options.

[Anonymous]

Female here – one suggestion is just to trim (with scissors so there is no skin irritation) your bikini area and arm pits so that it is less obvious and “neater” looking. In the future, I will be more charitable and less judgmental when I see unshaven women after reading your post. OP – I wish you all the best for your baby on the way!

[Anonymous]

For 10:35, it's like the last three pages (and multiple clarifications from OP) didn't even happen. Thanks for dropping in, 10:35! Read the previous responses before posting next time, mkay?

[Anonymous]

OP, I am exactly the same -- my skin reacts horribly to hair removal. I usually let it go over the winter, but when I want to get my hair removed, I go for this combo:

1. Waxing, since it's less frequent

2. Topical corticosteroid cream (prescribed by my dermatologist). I have eczema so I have a prescription. I use it immediately after waxing (about 1 hour after at the latest) and it prevents the problems from ever happening. Sounds like, since you have psoriasis, you may also have an underlying skin sensitivity that's causing the issue for you, and a topical corticosteroid cream may help. My dermatologist and OB said that they were fine to use in pregnancy, but you could wait until after the delivery if you weren't comfortable using them now.

But, as someone who regularly goes months without waxing or shaving, if I saw you I'm be like "HELL YEAH" and cross my fingers that it was becoming a trend so I would never have to shave again. I'm HAIRIER than my DH (he's Asian, so it's a totally unfair contest)

[Anonymous]

guy here. assuming you care what others think of you, I'd have to kindly suggest you stay away from the pool until you can fix this condition. If I have a big open sore on my leg I am not going to go to the pool, right?

and please, don't compare hairy men to hairy women! lol

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:guy here. assuming you care what others think of you, I'd have to kindly suggest you stay away from the pool until you can fix this condition. If I have a big open sore on my leg I am not going to go to the pool, right?

and please, don't compare hairy men to hairy women! lol

OP, perhaps the chemicals in the pool are aggravating this condition.

[Anonymous]

Wouldn't even register. Frankly, I might assume you were European. And then I'd be jealous that you're taking the honey badger route - you just don't give a shit!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, perhaps the chemicals in the pool are aggravating this condition.

OP, is this an issue? I have very sensitive skin, and the combination of hair removal + pool water can make my skin so itchy and irritated that I have to take Benedryl.