Are hairy armpits attractive, acceptable, or not?

Question

Apparently my teen claims some of the girls in school let their armpit hair grow. I personally do not care for it. I worry for her and yet I want to support her. I'm treading carefully here and pondering this over. So I'll ask before I judge. What's your thoughts on hairy armpits?

Subarugirl · Accepted Answer

nothing wrong with it, most men don’t completely shave their arm pits, women shouldn’t be held to higher standard then man are when it comes to removing body hair. I personally personally find it odd that so many men prefer women to look prepubescent.

I think what it comes done to is that some people have the misconception that body hair is unhygienic which isn’t true. As long as you are showering and washing you’re body it’s just fine. My armpit hair isn’t any less hygienic that some guys beard. Lol

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

When I was younger I found it weird if men shaved their armpits.. then I dated someone who did, and I really did not care.
I sometimes let my hair grow, asked the men I dated at the time what they thought. Luckily no one had a problem with it.
Sad to see the results of this poll, it's just some hair.. and to people who mention it stinks more.. so easy to wash it! So maybe if there is hair it's even a good test to smell if someone washes frequently ;)

TruthBringer · Answer

Disgusting.
In my opinion, it is visually unappealing. However, what makes it even more disgusting is that there are people (often toxic feminists) out there growing them for the sake of "rebelling" against society's beauty standards (which isn't only towards women you know...). It's really some cry for attention at the end of the day. If you don't want to shave your armpits, you do you. But people are allowed to have their opinions and are free to find it a dealbreaker to date you. So for those who choose to not shave their armpits, don't cry when people will find you disgusting or even decide to next you. Like so many others like Ginelle Testa who end up blaming men for being single while they have their own poor choice in feminism to thank for that.

Reading certain pink comments here make me appreciate my girlfriend more. And I'm glad to see many pink comments still finding this disgusting. I'm proud to have a girl who is on the same spectrum as I am. And I enjoy her feminine shaved/waxed body as she enjoys my masculine (and hairy) body.

I'll choose this

Are hairy armpits attractive, acceptable, or not?

Over this disgusting shit any day

Anonymous · Answer

If the girl is purposely doing this for “feminism” and/or is just lazy it’s an instant deal breaker for me. It is not “patriarchy” that most men prefer women to be smooth. Hell I would vouch to say that well over half bi/lesbian women prefer that their partner is smooth legged/arm pitted.

I turned down two women in college for a hook ups because of this. I didn’t tell them that was reason why (I made up a different excuse) but it made me go limp quick. It was too bad because they were cute otherwise. Still though it grossed me out.

However if she is on a long hiking trip and/or legitimately doesn’t have an access to a razor that’s a different story. Also if she insists that I shave my armpits too than I’ll do it just to be fair. Seriously I would.

Also there are some guys out there who don’t mind hairy girls. The more power to them. But as for you stupid ass feminists who just want to be lazy and/or defiant all I can say is best of luck. Go ahead and downvote me all you want.

The truth is guys don’t like this because excess body hair does not look feminine. That’s the truth so quit trying to change preferences just because you want to be lazy. Yes shaving is an inconvenience but it’s something you can easily control. Men on the other hand usually get rejected for things that are difficult if not impossible to control (e. g. height)

Prettygurl12 · Answer

The fact that the female body naturally produces hair there means it's fine. Modern style says it's not. To each her own. I'll be the first to admit that I am very lazy when it comes to personal grooming. I don't know how some ladies shave every day lol

If she wants to grow out her pits let her grow out her pits. If boys don't like it then she won't have a boyfriend 🤷🏼‍♀️ I'm sure you'll find that, throughout her life, she'll make a great many questionable choices. Opting not to shave her pits is probably going to be one of the more tame lifestyle choices lol

WhatTheHeckkkk · Answer

Acceptable? Sure. It’s their body, they can do what they want. If she or other girls choose to keep the hair, that’s fine. It doesn’t bother me, because it isn’t my body.

I personally remove the hair because I don’t like it, it’s uncomfortable, and I just find it more visually appealing on me if I don’t have armpit hair.

I think she should be able to do what she wants, but of course armpit hair on women is kinda taboo or it’s seen as gross by a lot of men. Especially as a teen, she might get bullied if she decides to not shave her armpits. A friend of mine in middle and highschool was bullied for it. It might be more accepted now, but it wasn’t back then.

Tinana · Answer

Both should shave their armpits. Ewwww I’d die if a guy in a tank top with hairy armpits puts his hands over my shoulder. It’s okay to have them but don’t raise them up in public. Sometimes my armpits aren’t shaved then I avoid shirts that show them off or encourage me to raise my hands up for them to be seen. I don’t understand how men believe women should shave theirs but they shouldn’t also shave theirs. It’s icky for both genders ickyyyyyyyyyy. Especially men that keep bushes ewwwwwww when you sweat your armpit ewwww it’s just eww in general

howhigh420 · Answer

i dont like any hair on my own body at all i shave it all off but if certain women like it that way its upto them not really feminist is it though but i always say if a guy can doget away with certain things so can we my ex boyfriend didn't really get a lot of armpit hair or body hair l like a tiny bit of chest hair on a man but not thousends my ex had a tiny bit of hair on his tummy that led from the bottom of his belly button leading down towards his crotch a line i use to play with it all the time then feel my way down to his cock he also prefers his cock and balls shaved wich i have got to say i prefer on a guy to or if there's only a tiny bit not to much but its upto men and women what they want to do each to there own u like who u like you like what you like but my moto has always been if a guy can get away with that shit so can women

MCheetah · Answer

F*CK NO! That sh*t is so nasty and disgusting! And women can be nasty and have poor hygiene all they want, but no man is obligated to like that disgusting sh*t!

I'm torn between answering A or C, because although body hair is a very masculine thing and it's more acceptable on men, I don't like double standards. I'm naturally hairless on my legs, arms, and pits, so I never had to shave, but if I did have armpit hair, I'm unsure if I'd shave it as a man or not.

Hell, I'll just go with option C. If you can't take care of yourself and do things like shave and shower, you're not entitled to want someone to want you.

Femphile_xoxo · Answer

There's nothing wrong with not shaving your armpits. Shaving armpit hair is a female gender norm that's really the main reason we care about removing the hair that naturally grows there ;)
Not shaving her armpits is such a small thing and you shouldn't worry about her future just because she doesn't care to conform to one of the smallest gender norms.

Seinna · Answer

Everyone can do whatever they want to with their body.

But to me it's unattractive on both men and women, though women look better shaved and men look better trimmed. I find it about as repulsive to see armpit hair on women as I do when a guy has it completely full.

Ghen30 · Answer

As a woman in her 30s, I shave everything. My armpits, my legs, between my legs because I get too sweaty otherwise and I like the breeze. xD Hair removal lotion on my arms only. If I'm gonna be intimate with a guy, I don't want to be hairy and less feminine. If a guy doesn't like that I shave down below, then too bad! xD

Stoner710 · Answer

Arm pits should be shaved on women,
there is a difference between men and women, especially when it comes to physical appearance. Yes women are attracted to Abs and mussels on men, but that’s not going to be the only thing that get a women to like you, Brains money power personality as other ways men can attract women,

for men it’s not hard to attract them, Men are very visual, we like smooth shines skin, we tend to like skinner women (this doesn’t mean women have to me anorexic skinny there a reason why if you ask a guy the ideal body type in a women they tend to think Marilyn Monroe). Yes personality matter if your a complete bitch then we’re not going to want to be with you, that being said if your a complete bitch but attractive if men can stick it in ya for the night we will, Men can be the hottest guy in the world but if he’s a complete asshole then women won’t sleep with him,
this is why shaved armpits on women is important

Spongeboblol · Answer

So grosssssss 😪😪, i dont want to have sex with a man that is not clean with tnis case, with a jungle look on his armpits, pubic, and chest legs hair, so aweful to touch, kiss its better for me to suck other woman's armpit chest legs if i see my boyfriend has this jungle. sorry my tongue isn't trained to be jungle receiver. To be honest... you better live alone than with someone who will feel tormented with your jungle 😫

anniisa97 · Answer

I come from a culture where BOTH men and women are expected to shave their armpits. I dont care if its natural, its gross for anyone to grow out their armpit hair.
I mean anyone is free to do as they please but I'll be lying if I said I dont find it disgusting and unhygienic for any gender.

snowboarder720 · Answer

Forget gender stereotypes. If it makes you happy having hairy armpits let that shit grow! Anyone who has a problem with it then it’s clearly their problem.
It’s your life live it to your own standards and not care about judgement. Seriously. Do it with confidence too and be proud about it.

PinkMichae · Answer

In my opinion it doesn't look feminine for a woman to have hairy armpits or legs. But that's my opinion and it doesn't make a woman wrong to have it. As long as she can find a man or woman accepting of it if she wants a relationship. More power to her.

ohshee · Answer

I don't really care for it but if she's going to do it she has to do the whole body and I do like girls that are unique and that are different so I wouldn't be offended by it I mean I would accept it in a lot of ways it's a turn on I don't know how long I would accept it but I like unique girls and dare to be different

TheUniqueOne96 · Answer

It's more socially acceptable for men to have it, but people can do what they wish, it's perfectly fine.

I personally shave that, alongside my down there area and my neck area twice a week, as I simply prefer hairless and would definitely prefer it on a partner.

maverick2022 · Answer

Yes it's attractive. Hairy armpits look more normal to me than shaved armpits. It's weird seeing hair stubble that keeps trying to grow back only to be shaven again. I've noticed much more women rocking hairy armpits over the past few years so it is kinda becoming a trend.

Andres77 · Answer

It's just like in the 60's.
No shaving and bra burning.
"Empowerment".
My opinion, let her go with it.
She'll either get comfortable with it or change her mind.
As a man I prefer hairless but my wife and every girlfriend I ever had has done with her body as they desired. I just want the girl, hair or no hair.

cosmicallyinclined · Answer

extremely hairy armpits aren’t attractive on men or women

Apple1996 · Answer

Keeping armpit hair is in right now. I rarely ever shave mine maybe like once a month. There is no reason to remove it like armpit hair is suppose to be there so why remove it?

Squaresquirrel · Answer

I don't care who let it grow and who doesn't. One thing though. Hairy armpit requires more care because you will stink more. So, please, if you have hairy armpit, do not stand next to me on the underground, I don't want to smell your stench.

bamesjond0069 · Answer

I mean would you support her shooting dope? Getting a swastika tattoo? Wearing depends and soiling herself so she doesn't have to go to the bathroom? Why is it so important you support her bad decisions? Not shaving is weird asf, everyones making fun of her, and she will get a reputation as being a weird dirty girl that eventually she will shave and the reputation will stick. I don't know what has me more concerned that her friends are freaks and a bad influence or that she might be lying and going through depression or some mental illness and thats the real reason she isn't shaving.

IceCreamSandwich · Answer

Honestly, I think its kinda cute. I've gone on a few dates with a girl who didn't shave before. I think it's cause I associate it with playfulness or mischievousness, which I like. Although yeah for sexiness or femininity, I do find shaved more appealing.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

I personally don't mind.

But I'm pretty sure most guys don't like it. I'm pretty sure I'm the exception (from what I've heard.)

... Then again, she doesn't need to do anything to please a man. Especially if she's not looking to start dating yet.

crmoore · Answer

I chose A, because I think you were asking what I'd like to see, rather than what someone "should" do. But I don't think a woman "should" do something society may want her to do. I think she "should" do what SHE wants to do. That being said, I do find underarm hair on woman to be unsightly and a little off-putting. But, like I said, that doesn't mean I think my preference should be imposed onto others. People should do what they want and find others who like it or are okay with it.

Losalt · Answer

Armpits hair is kind of a cultural thing.
We don't really mind it as much here in Europe as Americans seems to do.
But it wouldn't surprise me if there's less opposition to it among younger Americans.

As a man I very much want her to be shaven down there, but I'm less concerned about her armpits and don't mind those either way.
But it's nice if they're trimmed or at least not too long.

But it depends on what she's wearing.

Telekinetic-Potato · Answer

I don't really care one way or the other much. I was told as a kid there was a time in the U. S that people thought shaving was some weird thing from Europe. So if there was a time people thought it was weird to shave it.. . The thought just made me realize my opinion on it was a social construct. So I never really cared much.

Most girls who do it are kinda weird and smell bad. If not, I gotta give points for the lack of fucks given.

OpenClose · Answer

I don't think I mind pit hair *quite* as much as other guys do. And I'm not here to say what girls "should" do. But I voted C.

Like honestly I don't really like much body hair on myself as it is. I do my chest and my pits. It just feels better. It feels cleaner. Having body hair feels gross.

Oh but if you're going to grow that shit out and dye it purple, then my vote is A, easily.

noamazia · Answer

armpit hair is not attractive. on men it's tolerable, but even men need to keep an eye and groom if they are too hairy.
i specifically think hair on women is unattractive and would be less thrilled about a woman if i saw it, but its her body, her choice. and if says "if i shave, you shave" then ill have no problem shaving.

Wraith_Cemetery · Answer

Looks bloody awful. Even as a guy, I keep mine trimmed and neat. I have very light hair so mine doesn't even show that much as long as I keep it trimmed. Plus it's more sanitary and has no smell.

Red_Arrow · Answer

In our Western culture we are used to seeing pits that are bare on women. But I have seen women with hairy pits and it does not bother me at all. If she wants to grow it, I am fine with it.

Kaamraj · Answer

Women's sexual mean value (SMV) derives mostly from their looks and keeping one's body in a neotenic (juvenile-young) state is a big part of that. Shaving one's armpits, and legs shows that one is youthful and has the discipline to put some effort into their appearance. So is it acceptable, absolutely - do whatever you want to make yourself feel good. Is it attractive - probably not as most men around the world do not find armpit hair attractive sexually.

Razp_Sorbet · Answer

It's up to the individual. If she doesn't want to get rid of her armpit hair there is nothing wrong with that. It is her body after all.

Anonymous · Answer

Voted A, but i agree with B as well.
I don't find it sexy at all when it's long.., but i think it can be sexy if kept very short. I would still prefer shaved tho.

I guess if they grow up in a space where armpit hair is accepted for women or somehow it even becomes sexy, then they'll view at as such.
Maybe it's just a trend for a while, but i find it a bit disturbing, since i've mostly seen it on celebs who use it as shock value and they know it's not sexy.

And in my mind there is that old saying as well, that lesbians don't shave their legs or armpits, not sure if there was any truth to that or not.

H8INCHES · Answer

Hair on a woman's body is undesirable for me. Obviously I don't mean her head, eyebrows, or eyelashes. Light hair on the forearms is okay, and I don't mind trimmed pubs. But I prefer smooth for the rest of the bikini area and the whole body. And yes, I keep mine smooth and clean too.
Those are my preferences. I was a kid through the 70s so natural is old news to me.
Yes, I started looking at porn when I was 5 in 1973.. I had 3 older brothers, so it was available.

Ram-man · Answer

This is a strange one. I’d say shaved for a women. But recently I stumbled upon this attractive women on TicTok and she has hair under her arm pits it’s not a crazy amount and she also clearly has a large amount down stairs. Perhaps it’s because it’s so uncommon but it was a turn on.

Anonymous · Answer

I think a lot of it is perception. I mean it's more accepted in Europe. So I'd accept it more from a European chick. I guess since it's just a "grooming standard" for women in the west. If you see one with hairy pits you assume she neglecting maintenence. And in turn makes you assume she neglecting other areas.

Emerald55346 · Answer

I feel like I personally like shaved but I have seen some women that actually look good with it and they are confident

matchrestore · Answer

Armpit hair can be pretty sexy on a girl if she owns the look. I've got no issue with it.

Findsumminelsetojuj · Answer

There's a difference between something being "acceptable" and individual taste...

Everything is acceptable and you can wear whatever hair style or Pube style you want, have hairy armpits if you're a girl.. no one said you couldn't,
But don't expect me to like it tho,. I find it gross and disgusting personally,
So if that's what you want go for it

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Armpit hair is in and accepted for both women and men
this one girl showed me her hairy belly button while I got so horny
I sat on the couch and rubbed one out and blew my load in my underwear
I can't believe I had such a mind-blowing orgasm

BayTiger · Answer

Women should shave their armpits. They just look better that way.

I’ve shaved mine before as a man, but decided that it looks better as a man for me to let it grow. I still shave my armpits in extremely hot weather. Of all the body parts to shave, armpits might be the easiest so I don’t see the issue.

Anonymous · Answer

If it is disgusting on women, so it is disgusting on men. In my experience i sweat and stink more when shaving but i still shave it. You dont have to like it but you have no right to bully women for not shaving their bodyhair

Tiptoetamm · Answer

Personally I shave my armpits. If she doesn't want to shave that's totally up to her and is totally acceptable. Don't let anyone tell you what you can and can't do

Emilyis · Answer

Women no but I have seen women in Italy with hairy armpits but that is their norm there. On men I don't care hairy or shaved.

20yearsolder · Answer

No I don't find them attractive, sure they are acceptable. Her body and she can do whatever she wants with it

front2back · Answer

I keep my armpit hair, chest hair, and back hair all well trimmed.
What is it with people wanting to keep it around? All armpit hair and other body hair does is trap bacteria which helps contributed to BO.

Bluemax · Answer

It is entirely her choice. That being said, I don't find it attractive.

Anonymous · Answer

No because it’s considered unhygienic.
Same reason people shave downstairs, and same reason men shave their faces.

If we were mindless animals, and didn’t wear any clothing. Then yes, we neeed our hairs everywhere

MTC29 · Answer

I have no preferences on women shaving. Women have body hair. Let it grow, or shave it, I don't care one way or the other.

MountAverage · Answer

Acceptable? Of course, everyone should be free to shave or not shave whatever they want and they shouldn't be shamed for it by society (or individuals). I personally find it unattractive, but that's my own business.

Anonymous · Answer

Makes me laugh when men call hairy armpits on women unhygienic and dirty, yet they don’t say the same about their own unshaven armpits...

DermalPunch · Answer

Both men and women should shave so their armpits don't stink.

Jouth · Answer

I prefer no hair but if a girl wants to have hair there, why should it matter to me? All it takes is one awesome girl for me to have a crush on with hair arm pits and I'll probably start liking it lol

Dargil · Answer

I like nuzzling it. Even her.

Better_off_here · Answer

i think i want a woman to be shaved armpits, i am not a fan of hair on women.
it does not look attractive at all.
i wish any woman i date or go out with would be shaved.
shave your body hair not for me as a man but for you as a woman to feel and look sexy too.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

I can wear my hair any style I want. Why would that be different for armpits or pubic hair?

gabby100 · Answer

I get rid of my armpit hair , for my comfort, and looks. I would not impose my likes or dislikes on others..

crossdressingrihno · Answer

Depends on the amount of hair I mean if you got a whole shrub going on under there then no but a little bit's okay

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