Who hates shaving?

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There was a time when I was younger when wouldn't wear any short sleeves or shorts at all. It wasn't because of hair though, it was because of stretch marks. Actually even now I don't wear shorts and I no longer wear skirts but when I did I only wore them with black tights.

About every three weeks for me, shaving isn't comfortable, but the itching after a certain length is worse..

My boy doesn't like my "spines" either.

Jason

Have you tried hair removal creams?

When I tried those they didn't work, plus I hate the smell. I'm not sure if I did something wrong and they probably have less stinky ones now than my mother used to use when I was younger.

I hate shaving because it's tedious, and since I'm a bodybuilder, I have to shave everything above the waist (except pits). It takes about 15 extra minutes a day in the shower, which is unpleasant because I turn the water off as not to waste, and I freeze half to death while shaving.

Charles

I'd rather grow a beard. Shaving is a waste of time.

I hate shaving. I have to shave my face every other day, and it takes 15 minutes literally, since I'm a maximalist and OCD about it... If I have the chance I let it grow a little, like on weekends, so eventually I shave on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

One shaving tip for those using a razor: apply soap & water to your skin before the foam. It makes shaving easier and more thorough.

Me! So I usually don't.

If I'm going to a public swimming pool then I'll shave my pits. I won't just to go to my parents' pool though. I figure that if anyone's close enough to NOTICE my leg hair, they're going to know me well enough not to care. It's not terribly noticeable (it's brown, but not terribly thick).

I'll shave my legs for occasions that I have to wear hose (ugh!) for. So far that's been... once in the past 7 years. I only shave the lower half of my legs though. I've never shaved my thighs and I never really started shaving my legs on a regular basis ever to begin with.

I think it would be much worse to be a man... women can easily wear clothing to hide the spots that aren't "socially acceptable" to be hairy, but men have facial hair. Can't really hide that... and I think I'd have sensory issues with having facial hair. Would not be fun either way.

It's a special interest/routine/ritual of mine and has been for about a year. Initially I took a long time to shave by that method too, but I'm much faster now. The obsession isn't quite as strong now that I have the technique down quite well and have settled on the equipment I like, but I shave every day, with the grain, then across the grain, and if I want an absolutely perfectly smooth shave, against the grain as well. In the morning before work, I use a safety razor, otherwise (weekends, days off, special events) I use a straight razor. I also use a badger hair brush and shaving soap rather than a can of foam.

To me this seems like an Aspie-compatible thing. It turns shaving from a boring chore into a master-able skill, a calming ritual, and an opportunity for cataloguing and listmaking (you should see some of the shaving forums - I'd be surprised if there weren't a lot of Aspies there) with superior results over the plastic cartridge and electric razors. It's also cheaper in the long run (unless you start collecting equipment )

I hate doing it but I hate the prickliness of a growing beard even more, I just use a electric "razor" that needed to be replaced years ago.

Honestly wish I didn't have to shave any more, but I am glad that I don't have any hair on my chest or back or I'd probably go crazy.

I too am into wetshaving with a safety razor and brush. With good preparation and the right combination of blade and razor, shaving is actually a pleasure. I'd like to get a straight razor, but I don't have time right now to stay on top of the maintenance.

yes shaving is horrible!

I recently switched from razor to electric... the noise is annoying but it is quick and does not irritate my skin. I only thought to look fo ran alternative after realizing that I am aspie and may have sensory issues ( I assumed that shaving was painful for every one; so didn't think to look for alternatives)

I like it! I love the feeling of smooth skin~~

It may be due to sensory issues, but I can't stand hairy skin...I can't stand body hair, at all. At least not on my body.

They are still kind of smelly. Also, they make me itchy.

I hate shaving, but I still do it daily so I look presentable. One of life's necessary little evils