Shaving legs!

[nylon boy]

Ive noticed alot of crossdressers on here have shaved legs,how do you get away with it if your fave past time is a secret??

[Brandi Wyne]

I think for me it's an expression of who I am. My wife was a bit shocked when I first shaved my legs, then the rest of the body hair below the eye brows. I make no pretense of why they are shaved but love to show them off to others. I think I'm hoping for some challenge or dialogue on the subject.

No doubt my wife must suspect, but doesn't know fully about my CD life. Although she is reticent to be in the bathroom when I shave my legs, sometimes we actually do it together after our showering with each other.

I will say that with the legs it's not uncommon anymore to see all sorts of men with smooth legs out in public. I am sooo tempted to ask them about bing CD but don't want a bad reaction in public.:heehee:

[StaceyJane]

most of my co-workers don't get to see my legs.

[kasha]

I've been shaving just about everywhere for a few years and only one person has asked me about it. I don't just do it to be femme but also to see my progress with working out. It's really motivating to see the reduction as well as feeling. :)

[Ruth]

"...how do you get away with it..."
There is nothing to get away with. Nobody notices a man with hairless legs. I wore shorts all last summer with hairless legs and did not get a single comment. If you are exceptionally hairy your wife or SO may notice when you first shave, but if you can give them a good reason you'll be fine. (My reason was "They look much better in sheer nylons.")

[Nicole Erin]

Nylon boy, once you shave your own legs for the first time and put on those nylons, OH buddy you are gonna, well, make sure you have plenty of time and privacy to yourself. You will want to do things to yourself that no woman should have to do. :heehee:

In fact, your own legs MIGHT look as hot as mine and Joann's.
Might have to compete here, well, the photo section :devil:
Everyone will win

[windycissy]

Just do it! Athletes, movie stars, everybody's whacking their body hair these days, legs included. I do it for swimming, of course...

[sherri52]

Most people don't see your legs especially in winter. What gets me is that my arms are shaved and I see hundreds of people up close that I see each week and no one has every commented.

[Jocelyn Quivers]

I've become comfortable enough with myself to were I just do it and don't really care what anyone else thinks. I wear shorts all the time at the gym, around family friends, and co workers. In the end, my legs are my legs and if I chose to shave them its my business and no one else's. The only person I feel I need approval from is my wife, and I have her approval.:2c:

[Lissa Stevens]

Mine have been shaved since about 91. The only comments I have received were from a couple of women I work with. They saw me at an outdoor festival and told me how great my legs were. Otherwise no one has said a word to me about the subject.

[DonnaT]

For exercise I swim laps at the gym. Either no one has noticed or no one cares, since no-one has mentioned them.

Heck, they've not even mentioned the nail polish.

[Kellie Day]

If you really want to go deep into the hairless world, try an epilator (hair-puller). There's a lot more pain the first time, and the second time as the hairs grow back and ingrow (ewww!), but you don't get the immediate stubble and scratchiness as the cut-off hairs regrow. If you're prone to contact dermatitis, don't even consider this--it is provocation of the first magnitude. But if you've never experienced hairless limbs and don't need to respond to queries of how they came to be that way, you might consider giving it a go.

Personally, I've used the Braun Silk-Epil, but there are many others, all about the same in the pain to silky skin ratio.

[mylieanna]

out in cali alot of guys around my age shave their legs, its like a fad, or they are just secretly crossdressers themselves lol, so i jus go with that excuse if anyone says anything to me, then there are swimmers or surfers, im sure they shave too, so you can use alot of excuses. jus play it off right and IF anyone does say anything they wont give a crap.

[kimdl93]

I've been shaving my legs for at least 10 years now, and frankly nobody cares. My wife likes it, she often compliments my smooth skin. As for other people, I go to the gym, use the elliptical and lift weights - no reaction.

Of course, for me, it was easy. I'm fair skinned, blonde and didn't have a lot of noticable body hair to begin with. So, when I started dressing regularly at home, it was just so much nicer to be rid of the few blonde chest hairs, clean up my legs and trim my pubic area down to a neat little landing strip.

[Genifer Teal]

Took a while for me to get used to it. Now the site of body hair on anyone looks dirty to me. I eventually continued my laser sessions to include my entire body. No hair, no stubble. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Gen

[Norma_CD]

+1 to the "no one notices" responses.

Only once did someone say anything. I was getting a pedicure (yes, with color!) and the girl asked "How long ago did you shave your legs?". She wanted to know because apparently it's not a good thing to do an exfoliation right after shaving.

[VictoriaP]

before I shaved my legs my wife told me over and over that nobody would even notice. I did not believe her..........but she was 1000% correct!! I live in Florida and consequently wear shorts a lot, and the only one that notices besides me, is my wonderful wife!! I love the way it feels whether I am wearing nylons, pantyhose, blue jeans, or .......nothing at all. Shave and ENJOY!!:fairy3:

[sherib]

I'm not very hairy but I shaved my legs for three years before my wife notice, that over 10 years ago. She was also afraid that people will notice. No one did. I wear shorts when I play golf, nobody said a thing. Unless your very hairy and all of a sudden your bear, people will notice.

[Bowmanls2]

The others are right in that no one will notice and my wife loves the feel of my smooth legs on hers!

[Danielle76]

I wish I could shave my legs more often. I haven't actually done it in years. It feels so damn nice to be that smooth, but I'm a somewhat hairy fellow, and shaving that much every other day or so.... Just don't know if that would even be worth it. I'd have no way to explain it to the wife, also.

[NikiMichelle]

I live in Western Canada where we have long winters so I enjoy the thrill of having shaved legs from October through to March when my wife and I take a winter vacation. I have not got the courage to go out with shorts on with shiny hairless legs.

However, this forum is giving me some (gulp) courage.

Who out there has had a negative experience????

[AShley AShes]

I have shaved my body since I was 16 and have never been once asked why just alot of ladies and gents love the look on me in either way (male or Female) and personaly I don't know why anyone would ask because in my ice hockey years everyone shaved.
If they do name a sport or something... It makes a whole lot better in looks and in feel...

[christinek]

Agreed with everyone above. I even wear an anklet and one lady noticed and gave me a look twice then looked at her husbands ankle as to say "Hay maybe he would wear one"

My arms are shaved too and no one ever notices. We even got into an discussion about smooth skin with the ladies at the office and they were rubbing my arm remarking how smooth my skin was, not even noticing it was devoid of hair.

[Emma Leigh]

I shaved everywhere below the neck this very evening! I thought, hey, its winter I can always let it grow back for summer if need be. Then it struck me, what if the kids want me to take them swimming! :doh:

[lauraabdl]

I have been shaving my legs for about two years now, at first SO didnot like it but as time when on she dosent even notice when i shave and now dosent say anything. Working on shaveing the rest of the hair below my neck as often as I can get awaywith it.

[Starfire Jade]

Ive noticed alot of crossdressers on here have shaved legs,how do you get away with it if your fave past time is a secret??

Swimmers shave their legs for aero dynamics, and there are a good number of people who dont have hairy legs in their genetics, so its easy enough to get away with.

I do a full body shave once every week. I can no longer stand leg, arm hair.

[transcarrie]

I had the same question and fears for a long time. Then one day, I just decided to do what I wanted to do. I decided to get them waxed. Well actually my entire body. Not as painful as one would think, but boy did my pocket book take a hit! I think it has everything to do with your own comfort level, and your own confidence. I know of some CDs who can not even shave their pits, let alone go out in public, while others remove every hair they can and go out all the time. It is what you choose, and when you are ready you will know. :2c:

[PetiteDuality]

Swimmers shave their legs for aero dynamics

Actually, it would be for hydrodinamics :)

And bikers, runners, soccer players, etc also do

[ArleneRaquel]

Smooth leggs r so sensual !!!!:2c:

[jill_cd_girl]

I shave my legs too. Sometimes I use a depilator. I own a silk epil by Braun, which works ok but is a bit painful. The problem is that I have sensitive skin and it can leave me with ingrown hairs. I've waxed before, but again, same story as the silk epil. I think in the end shaving is the easiest way to go (though it's by no means that easy!)

I've used the creams, like nair, which work well, but are a bit of a hassle (and they never seem to work completely - I always find myself having to touch up with a razor).

I still dream of a day when an over the counter balm or cream will be made available that permanently removes hair.

[Tanya83]

Easy. Just do it. Who cares what "They" think. I am completely shaven and it's a great feeling. :D

[Jaydee]

I didn't have a lot of hair to start with. I have been shaving my legs for about six months and my wife still hasn't noticed. I am in the gym often and nobody has seemed to notice either. Just do it!

Jaydee

[RachelPortugal]

I have shaved my legs and body for years. I now use a Philips bodygroomer, which is marketed for men to shave their legs and bodies.

Medical:
Before my wife fully accepted my CD'ing, I had shaved my legs for a particular night out and after that found that I no longer suffered from ecsema on my shins after kneeling on carpet. Previously irritating fibres must have got trapped in my hairs. From that day, my wife accepted me having shaved legs full-time.

Sports:
Lots of swimmers and cyclists shave their legs.

Hobbies:
In the naturist world, many nudists like to be completely smooth.

The medical reason is perhaps the easiest to use, unless you want to take up a sport or admit to being a naturist, which I am proud to be, so my smooth body is seen by many people and is never questioned.

I prefer girls clothes or no clothes, then drab. :D

[Shelly67]

I don't hide it anymore . I'm praying folks have gotten used to it .
Previously in the changing room at work I was asked once , my reply was cycling .
BUT - I also noticed other relatives during the summer whilst wearing shorts outload at one point - " You shave you're arms and legs ?" I nearly died .My legs were so white . OMG. My excuse was my job .... composite dust ... a lot of the guys say it's better to be clean - it does'nt stick in sweat so easily .

Balderdash .
Now , well , it's been 4 yrs since I sheared my body locks . I even use fake take to hide the moon tan a little .
One things for sure ...even if I ceased dressing tommorrow , I'd not stop shaving . It feels so clean .

[JamieToo]

I shaved my legs for the first time this month. I hate having body hair and I love having smooth legs; however I can't let anybody know. Right now is more dangerous for me that when I was smooth shaven because I now have stubble. Its one thing to have smooth hairless legs, but it's another to have stubble. Stubble gives you away.

[ChaCha]

I love to shave my legs. I keep mine clean and smooth as long as i can until summer. I usually let them grow back a little and keep them trimmed. Maybe this year i will try and give it the clean look all summer.

[bron]

when i first started shaving it was just my pubes....then my chest. Legs came next....then whole body shave. and that means EVERYWHERE. my arms and fingers too.......underarms of course.....feels divine. Been doing that now for many years.....

[Madilyn A.]

I love smooth shaven legs, gotta have them. I first shaved in 6th grade and once during middle school. Then again about 20 years ago and every year since. Normally I let it grow alittle during the summer as I play alot of golf. I am always surprised at the number of other men who have nearly or completely smooth legs. They can't all be CDers, can they ?

[abigailf]

My wife doesn't like that I shave my arms and legs. She thinks that if people see me with long hair, shaved arms, chest and legs that they will automatically think I am a crossdresser.

Well, besides the fact that I am, most people don't really think that way. One guy asked me if I shaved my arms because I was a runner. I occasionally get jokes about wearing a skirt or something (I laugh to myself thinking, been there done that).

My mother (who doesn’t know) said “Oh! Look how pretty my son is with that long hair. Just get that nose fix you could be a pretty girl.” My wife was there and gave me this glare. I had to hold back a big smile.

If you want to shave your legs or whatever, just do it; if you don’t like body hair, then good for you; if others don’t like you not having body hair, tough luck for them. And the heck with what others think or say.

[2b.Lauren]

It is a genetic thing for me. Don't grow lots of hair, and my leg hair has always been very thin. I am also a cyclist so did not have to explain that to my wife. My father on the other hand :eek:!

[Byanca]

Sure, hairy legs are unpleasant. It does not look all nice on me either. Rather gross actually.

[Joni Marie Cruz]

Hi Ny-

As many of the other girls have said, it kind of depends on who you're keeping your other self a "secret" from. If it's your wife or SO, then you really should let them know about it, but that's a seperate discussion. If it's anyone else, then it's none of their business. If someone should ask, you can either be upfront, who knows, it may open up a dialogue that allows them to find out a little about what being TG means, or you can just respond with, "Why in the world would you want to know?" and walk away. No matter what, it's your bod and you can do what you want.

Hugs...Joni Mari

[Silvacd]

Unfortunately for many.. We think ' ah Hair.. As they are not pleasant! ' It restrains our female half.. The Most awful, really it is necessary to hide it... To enjoy in loneliness to touches of stockings or pantyhose to a body.

[sherri]

No matter how many times it's recycled, we all love responding to this topic! :D It's my contention that people do in fact notice shaved legs on a man, I'm very certain of it. Just because people don't say anything doesn't mean they don't notice. But not once have I had anyone comment on mine, let alone make an big deal over it, and friends/family don't seem concerned in the slightest. As for strangers, who gives a rip? But if it's an issue for you, there are numerous good excuses you can use, as some have suggested in this thread.

Just do it -- it takes the dressing to a whole new level and you'll absolutely love it. :)

[Laura_Stephens]

I have been shaved from neck to toes for three years. I have yet to have anyone ask or even give me the sideways look.

[victoriamwilliams1]

I have never had much hair on m y legs to begin with so I just managed what I had and now my legs are about 95% hair free without shaving very often. I think more men are doing full body shaves now as it is in. Most of the Hip Hop community has bare legs if you look close at the guy with the shorts you will notice no hair.

[PretzelGirl]

It's my contention that people do in fact notice shaved legs on a man, I'm very certain of it. Just because people don't say anything doesn't mean they don't notice.

I agree with Sherri here. People mostly don't care enough to comment. I started shaving my legs and my daughter commented on it positively. Friends and strangers will probably just let it go with a shrug.

[Boogaloo]

Such a hastle

[NoraTV]

I have always said, to the very few people who bothered to say anything, that I live in Florida. I wear shorts (I do not mention skirts usually) most of the year. And I hate the sight of hairy legs. I am not a gorilla. It is not that unusual (shaved legs, not the fact that I am not a gorilla).

"L'audace, toujours l'audace."

"Life should be led like a cavalry charge."

etc. etc.

[Loni]

and there is a hygene reason for shaving also.

if one has bad "bo" no hair = no "bo", no place for the stuff to grow that makes the smell.:eek:

so shave away, yes it is a pain to keep this way. but worth it.
and who is to know. most guys out there never will notice, and some of the gg out there love a clean man.

.

[Ellis]

I don't even care when I have to shave my legs, I actually like doing it, because it reminds me each time again of my feminine side. :daydreaming:

[Sara Olivia]

For years I only shaved in the winter months and allowed my hair to grow back in the summer. Finally two years ago I decided to keep them shaved. Only two people have ever noticed or mentioned anything and it they were by no means negative comments.
Now I can't imagine ever having the hairy legs again