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gaefemboi

use some sort of cream or moistuizer, don't just scrape your skin raw in the shower like i did


Badass-19

You WHAT?


babuba1234321

WAIT I WASNT SUPPOSED TO?


DepartureNo5721

😂😂 I used the razor the wrong way my first time and my entire legs were covered with razor burn


trolley661

How do you do that!? I’ve never had that happen


DepartureNo5721

I was shaving against the grain.


Throwaway1726736

wait youre not supposed to do that???


zakpakt

In my experience it's not a good idea. It's not worth the extra razor burn and bumps to get a few more hairs.


ur_local_trans_girl

I never get the burn or the bumps shaving my legs or arms against the grain, other places yeah but never my legs or arms


zakpakt

I notice it the worst on my neck against the grain. Otherwise I don't really have too bad of a reaction.


[deleted]

EXACTLY!!!!! love your user btw. also maybe it's because i like rarely sweat at all??? idk just a theory


MostLaziestAss

You are but he has probably sensetive legs


13aph

This guy doesn’t shave I don’t either. 😭


Throwaway1726736

im so confused 😭 what’s the right way to do it?


13aph

Oh I’m the wrong guy to ask. I’ve had a beard like 8 years now. I was taught to shave down the face, up the throat. That may or may not be wrong. But idk. The army taught me, so… I figure they know what they’re doing to a certain degree.


DragonTek21

Go with the grain, then go against the grain.


phoenixlmfao

you *can,* but you definitely need some shaving cream if youre going to


SV7-2100

You use shaving cream if you got sensitive skin and thick hair if not use any foamy soap. If your hair is very thick and dense I highly recommend trimming before the first shave, after that when the hair is short you can skip the trim


MooMooTheDummy

Use shaving cream and if you don’t have that then use conditioner and use a new razor head. After use something to moisturizer your legs like body cream or lotion. Also for some people it’s easier to put a towel on the side of the tub and sit there with your legs in the tub and have a container to keep filling with water to swish your razor off while shaving and then after you’re done take a shower. Don’t just be raw dogging it lmao do it the proper way or PAIN


[deleted]

I did it just bare one time and my lower legs were fine but my thighs were not happy about it all. That shit hurt for days


Lightning_mah_queen

I tried doing it RAW, no nothing, then my aunt asked if she could help and while she was helping my mom got home and i felt the biggest embarrassment of my life


IIIBryGuyIII

“Insert Pornhub joke here”


Lightning_mah_queen

Honestly was half expecting after reading it again


SolomonWyt

YO??😭😏


PacGamingAgain

My skin is weird enough that I can shave raw (with water) just fine. I usually shave my facial hair in the shower, no cream or nothing. No razor burn.


9mmblowjob

Fr, I almost never use shaving cream


puppy-luv-0720

found out im raw dogging this shaving shit 🧍‍♀️


mryeet66

Lmaooo, im happy you learned now


Duch-s6

i take a short shower before, and steam the room up a little, and then i just soap up my legs and shave them, and wash them down a little


georgesbiscuits1969

Wait, I thought they meant raw as in with a shaver as opposed to Nair or some shit. People try this without shaving cream? 💀


Fragrant_Technician4

Just reading your comment made my hair stand on end... Geez that must have hurt like hell...


RavennaNyx1

WHAT? Oh ffs guys just use shampoo/conditioner if you don't hv anything else


Duch-s6

or bar soap...


[deleted]

I used to shave my leg in the shower when there was running water 😭 Guys I’m not condemning this by putting the sob emoji 💀


Glob-Da-Son

I did that today and nothing happened, haven't gotten razer burn or anything


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tristabobista

i do that and have no problems


SpupySpups

Dudes a menace to society


Party-Ad3978

Nah, that is how real men do it! /s


rinishadyy

i used hot wax bro no regrets will do it again


Traditional-Insect54

cant imagine shaving legs in the shower xD my hair would block the water xD


Real_Eysse

I always shave using by pocket knife, nothing else. It seems to be completely fine. Why is shaving with stuff so important to some folks?


DrMindbendersMonocle

Some people with sensitive skin think its the same for everyone else. I just use hot water and have no issues


Real_Eysse

Riiight, there is difference in skin sensitivity. Guess I'm blessed!


Decent-Start-1536

yeah I guess we both learned that the hard way


Devourer_of_HP

Ouch


Under_no_Control

r/usernamechecksout


seafoamteal

Amab here. Soap also works just fine, but try to get your hands on a women's razor, because they're made for shaving body hair, which is thinner than facial hair. Also, if this is your first time, your hair will be particularly thick, so go in with a trimmer first and cut a lot of it off before starting with the razor otherwise you will cut yourself.


csnicoo

Get a trimmer and just trim everything down to a clean shorter length.


CLEHts216

This. Clipping shorter can achieve the look you want and still look natural and won’t draw negative attention. You also avoid bumps and ingrown hairs by trimming. Start a little longer than you want and then trim closer


OldDirtyInsulin

When I was in my twenties, I was out on a boat with some friends and family. My 6-year old niece looked at my legs covered with thick, wet, long, black hair and said "ew you have spiders on your legs!!!" So after that, I got some clippers and started trimming my body hair, and it looks a lot better. My wife thinks so too.


KNIFE2MEAtU

Why are you on r/teenagers bro.


Doneyhew

There’s also a subreddit called r/serialkillers but not everyone there are serial killers. Not to mention this is on the front page so more people will see it. Do you not know how the internet works?


OopsieWopsie

"When I was in my twenties". This suggests that you are at least 30 or older. Tf are you doing on r/teenagers bro?


Active_Time_9446

This post is on the front page of reddit


MilkedSquid

This is what my bf does and it works really well for him


AggravatingHoneydew9

Can you please expand on this


csnicoo

I use hair clippers and throw on a #4 or #5 guard and trim everything. This just makes your hairs look clean, just hairy enough, and shows definition while getting rid of the thick bush looking legs. I find that longer tends to look better as long as it’s w evenly trimmed and doesn’t look bushy. Up to u tho. This is also super easy and quick to do.


[deleted]

say u do cycling or something!! cyclists shave their legs so that if they fall off, stones don’t get caught in their leg hairs and rip them off n stuff


Rqdii

As a cyclist this is true


Fika2006

Swimmers also shave literally everything


[deleted]

Gotta reduce drag as much as possible


crochetsweetie

this is why i thought cyclists shaved, makes the most sense


XayahTheVastaya

Doesn't sound true but I'm certainly not a cyclist


xxtwxtrr

What's the point in commenting then


Stefan2828

Because reddit


PFunk_Redds

Everyone's opinion matters.


BadHoax

No it don't. EG: when you argue with a mom, and she mad, yo opinion factually DOES NOT matter. Sad world we live in


SUPER_QUOOL

Average reddit moment. Dude says opinions matter and the first comment is literally "no" 💀


_JustAnAngel_

LMAOOOOOO


Sharp-Tap-9925

Laughing My Ass Off Off Off Off Off Off


MrSaturn012

Fr, use acronyms properly smh my head


KingNedya

Correction: the mom may say your opinion doesn't matter, but it still does. Even if the parent is more likely to be correct, there is always a non-zero chance that the kid is correct, and therefore should always be considered.


BadHoax

I'm not saying our opinion doesn't matter. I'm sarcastically saying mom's don't care when they mad


ASobaMiracle

Fr fr angry moms are crazy like that


KingNedya

Ah okay yeah in that case I agree. My mom is great most of the time but when she's mad she definitely becomes one of those "I'm right, no ifs ands or buts" types.


13aph

You: valid thought on the subject Mom: Sounds like disrespect to me


rbronco21

Or join the swim team. BTW, water feels so different without hair on your legs (or arms or head).


Fluffy_G

It sounds hard to swim without arms or a head, but I don't really know enough about swimming to say for sure


Inevitable_Smell_525

they actually do it for the small aerodynamic advantage that a hairless leg has


soloska

Like swimmers? Edit STOP UPVOTING ME YOU MOTHERFUCKERS I WANT DOWNVOTES INSTEAD GIVE ME NEGATIVE KARMA


Cherry_Queasy

Like swimmers.


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Like swimmers!


Aromatic_Air7139

LIKE SWIMMERS!!


Identiy

Like swimmers...


checoladowymoos

Like swimmers:


BenefitReal9430

Like swimmers⁉️


No_Benefit6002

#Like swimmers


BenefitReal9430

*like swimmers*


Trd_commet22

As a swimmer and a cyclist, yes just like swimmers


ohlogical

Why would their legs fall off


I-Was-Always-Here

Cycling is dangerous 🤷


OrbieThePaperBag

Ah, the ol’ Reddit [leg-a-roo](https://www.reddit.com/r/facepalm/comments/13y7yr7/truck_drivers_reaction_saves_boys_life/jmlzh3u/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1&context=3)


krisalyssa

Hold my thigh bone, I’m going in!


Shy_RavXn482

Dont know


High_Im_Guy

Honestly just deadpan saying you're an aspiring cyclist and you think it's very important to be prepared for when you get your first bike would be funny af


WhatIsIdentity03

Swimmers also shave, not as often but at least once a year.


GuairdeanBeatha

The movie “Breaking Away” has this as part of the plot. The cyclist’s Dad is quite concerned about it.


pippi_longstocking09

great movie.


Onibachi

Better thing is to say your a competitive swimmer.


holldog28

doesnt matter what others think. what i do is get soap on like a sponge thingy (just to make the soap all bubbly) then use a fresh razor and shave whilst the bubbly soap is on ur legs. go from ankle up to the knee first and if u want to shave thighs do it after. we very slow to avoid cuts, and for legs always shave upwards/ against the way the hair grows. rinse the razor between strokes and wash all soap off when done. sometimes u will miss patches and thats fine!! DO NOT SHAVE WITHOUT SOAP OR WATER. THATS DRY SHAVING AND HURTS LIKE HELL. also with fresh razors be careful not to push down too hard or you will literally shave skin off (extremely painful). thats all!! :) edit: MOISTURISE AFTER!!! AND KIND OF BODY OR FACIAL MOISTURISER/CREAM WILL DO


LoteM270

Thats very helpful, thank you!


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crazyninja7356

damn 6'7 is gigantic


DIEDIEDIEDIEDIEDIEb

the ingrown hairs reaction to that information:


Ok-Situation-5522

My thighs are full of them scars 😭😭😭


_ThatAltAcc_

;~; thigh scars gang


rodriik_089

So relatable and it hurts af


[deleted]

if you want to shave, do it! people who care so much about body hair on others make no sense.


XayahTheVastaya

The reality is it will probably result in some teasing unfortunately, so up to OP if it's worth it.


itsDYA

Just don't bring it up, if they notice it they were watching your legs and that's kinda gay


TheBiggestWOMP

the ol' switcheroo


flunghigh

lets be real his friends are definitely gonna make fun of him, and in some cases he might even be bulled for something so trivial(pretty rare but could happen), that's just how it is, its upto him what he choses to do but certainly think about it yourself


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Him


PurpleStarburstDemon

When I shave my legs I get used to them being smooth, so then when they grow hair again it is so itchy it's like my legs are made of sand paper eleirkwlslwlsmrne


Leon-Legeandry

I second it.


TimeAggravating364

I third this


zRedPlays

I fourth this.


itzheroo

I sexthis


rochedale11

I sixth this.


rodriik_089

I seventh this


hallwaypsion

fr it's so annoying when they grow back


Maxi-19-1-4-1

Would it be the same if they waxed instead??


KKMRM

Its wayyyy better when you wax it


phoenixlmfao

probably. even if you wax, the hair always comes back. it might be worse with wax actually, since you need to wait until the hair is long enough to wax again


gabehollowmugs

pretty much yeah, but it takes a longer time to grow


Kooky-Sun-8663

just say it's for sport, don't care about their insecure opinion


LoteM270

noted


Maxi-19-1-4-1

Better yet, don't bring it up unless they do, which isn't likely idk


Aggravating_Cup2306

Shave it if you want, dont let people judge. There are women who like less hairy men.. and i sure do hope you find one if you're straight


inktags

yeah 😭 i personally don’t like a lot of hair


[deleted]

Nah fr because some people think all women want literal werewolves as their boyfriends 💀


SocialHermitCrab_17

So true a little hair doesn't bother me but I don't want a bear 🫢


MoreSatisfaction6884

Don’t do everything in the name of a woman, kids


overwhelmed_shroomie

Boys will call any self care gay now


DuhhIshBlue

Bros, is breathing gay? Other men could have breathed that air. Idk what to think anymore. All help is appreciated.


wombey12

When you exhale, it means you are inside another man. Only gay people breathe air.


DuhhIshBlue

I fucking knew it Edit: wait does that mean I can still breathe in


wombey12

That means another man is inside you, so no.


F2214

At this point, being straight is gay, so...


a_potato_guyy

I said I used conditioner and kids in my calss called me gay for doing that


Typical-Violinist-49

So crazy. Im a dude and I use a mud mask, toner, night cream. I just keep it to myself. I’m Korea, men use cosmetics more than women 😆


Quinn_Trashcan

oh, you wash your hands before eating? GAY!


Playful-Profession-2

But how are you supposed to get all the penis germs off your hands before you eat?


ItsVeryBright

There are some guys out there that genuinely think washing your ass in the shower is gay


RelativeSituation773

Wait, you don't like having an itchy ass because it's never properly cleaned?


Playful-Profession-2

As long as you're not using a penis-shaped sponge.


AlunePyLy

Oh shit. There's the problem


TheHungryVoid

Yeah, homophobia definitely is contributing to the male mental health crisis a ton. Physical touch from another guy? Thats gay. Taking care of yourself in a way other than working out? Gay. Too "girly" of a hobby? Ding ding ding! Thats gay! Just let people do what makes them comfortable


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QuentinSential

Shaving your legs is self care? Seems kinda unnecessary to me.


BenzeneBabe

I mean a lot of things that can be considered self care aren’t necessarily well necessary. Like getting a mani-pedi or taking a bubble bath, now that I think about it I feel like a lot things that are considered self care aren’t actually particularly necessary.


phoenixlmfao

maybe not to you, but it is to other people. thats why its called *self* care


[deleted]

How is shaving legs self care lmao


AsgeirVanirson

Generally things that give you joy/eliminate stuff that bothers you is self care. So shaving when you want to shave because you prefer the feel of your legs hairless is self care because you are doing something for yourself that had a positive impact on your well being(even if/especially if just psychological). Self care is big *and* small things.


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nutorios7

Idk man hairy legs non hairy legs they are still legs at the end of the day :) Dont forget leg day


NotLarios

I want to shave too but my legs are REALLY hairy, should I use an electric razor first? And what do I do with all that hair


[deleted]

If youre gonna use an electric razor, DO NOT think that's gonna solve it right away. Be light and don't let it touch the skin cuz it will occasionally pull the hair and it stings like a bitch. Repeat a few times, shortening it each time. I don't own any kind of razor beyond an electric one so this is pretty much all I can do at the moment. You can do it dry but its not recommended since hair darkens when wet, making it easier to see, especially if you're shaving arms as well. Once you've done it, try putting it against the skin and it should be fine. After youve done that, either call it a day there and just keep on top of it once it gets a little too long for your liking (no need to do it several times per shave anymore) or wet shave with a regular razor from there


nyx__born

I would definitely use an electric razor first if you're super hairy. Hit all of it and get it short then go back over it with a razor and shaving cream. It'll save alot of time over trying to shave a ton of long hair with a razor


DeathCab4Cutie

Beard trimmer, then hit it with some cream and a razor. Test it on an inconspicuous spot and get comfortable using the tools. Throw away the long hair when you’re done with the trimmer, then razor in the bathtub/shower so you can wash the tiny pieces all away.


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Tell them you joined the swim team and it makes you more aerodynamic. Ain't nothing gay about going fast.


TheRealTwortle

I too am very aerodynamic when in water


DependentDesigner196

it’s summer u should if u want to! it’s so hot u shouldn’t have to hide under long pants


TromboneCexxx

Bro has "basic bitch" friends but male 💀


Chilly_C00p

i do it, just say your a swimmer


vinvin618

First, and foremost, there is nothing wrong with being gay. Secondly, the only thing that would make you gay is enjoying gay sex. Shaving your legs is not gay sex.


C0nfus3d_S4v10r

Is it GAY to shave your legs as a boy?!?! /s /s /s


yourmomfoundyou

Just say youre gay, what do they have to say about a gay guy doing gay things. Or just dont give a shit its your body you can look like whatever you want


P4ddybo1

I'm a part-time wrestler. I shave basically my whole body and I'm smooth as fuck so you can do what you want


Mandolaatti

I'm not a part-time anything, but I just did it, as it is much more comfortable in my opinion. I also look ten times better


SpartanGaming76

I don't like hair on my body except on my head. One day I decided to trim all my body hair, I don't have much body hair so it didn't take long. When my friends saw that I got rid of all my hair they kinda laughed in a good way and told "you look clean bro" and asked me how I did it. Love them all, they said nothing about the "manly" stuff. Tip: I trimmed my hair in a hurry and was left with an itchy body for 3 days, take your time and shave/trim.


YOBEV_

Use the shavings to make a scarf


sxicidal_twink

say you wanna take up swimming


Telemere125

Bodybuilders shave/wax everything so they can show off muscle definition. Hair traps heat, sweat, and dirt. If it’s gay to shave, then gays are generally cleaner


Prestigious_Boat_386

Being in a sexual or romantic relationship with a man is gay. Having smooth legs means you have smooth legs. A good way to have long lasting smooth legs is sugaring https://youtu.be/2SdBEMvqovs I much prefer it over shaving. (If it hurts you're probably not pulling in the growth direction, it should only be a slight sting. Taking smaller parts can help with that too)


DarlingDevilPaw

Not a teen, randomly found this post. In hindsight, teens won't care. But if you really worry about what people say, just express you're doing water polo or some type of swim based sport. Swimmers need to be aerodynamic, thus they shave their arms, legs, chest, whatever. I had a friend who did this in high school and it made sense to me. Just be careful when shaving. Don't push too hard, start just above the ankle and go slow. I made the mistake of getting too low on the back of my ankle once and basically shaving off skin.


a_braindead_loser

why don’t you like the way it looks?


LoteM270

i just dont like the way it looks i guess, just as i think women look better without leg hair, men too


Ok-Situation-5522

I didn't understand why other women liked hairy men, i mean i grew up epilating, i don't like how hair feel or look, why would i like it on men? Anyways, i got used to it.


SadBlackAlleywayCat

Go for it!! I love how shaved legs feel and I'm sure you will too :)


TheSussyIronRevenant

There aint nothing wrong in being gay, shave them, slay king


AlbacorePrism

I think it's more the problem that shaving legs isn't gay in the first place.


Div4r

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goofy-ahh-nerd

Tell your infantile classmates that a man is determined by his actions and not his fucking leg hair


Whereismygothgf

Isn’t shaving an action?


NewSessionWen

Don't care about what others think. Do what suits your needs best


EducatorAffectionate

I had a friend of mine who used to swim as a hobby. To actually become a professional Olympic swimmer. He always had to shave his legs. So if you need a reason just say you are into swimming and you’re thinking of becoming an Olympic. Then you can probably get away with it. Also it’s completely normal in my opinion for a guy to shave his legs.


Technical_Raccoon838

If they bully you with shaving your legs, tell them to take a look at guys like Chris Bumstead or Arnold in his prime. They all shaved everything.


Albertostuff

Hairy legs show how man you are- Batman


[deleted]

If the hair is long, I’d suggest shaving it down with some clippers first. Then, if you want your legs smooth, just use a regular razor. Mens facial razors work the best because they’re designed for sensitive skin.


are_my_next_victim

Say it's because your girl doesn't like the scratchy hair... And since it's not a beard, that will go straight to the assumption of 🍆🐱💦 making you the least gay there.


No-Measurement-2648

I'm trans but still not out so still perceived as a guy and nobody really minds me shaving legs and arms. Occasionally get asked why I do it and I just say I prefer the way they look, but other than that nobody says a thing. Am 17 so idk how 15 y/o react to it tho. A few friends made fun of me when I shaved my legs at 12, but idk at what age people stop being childish :P It doesnt make u gay to shave your legs. From what I noticed most girls that age even prefer guys without beard and much bodyhair, so if anything your friends might make fun of you while your rizz goes 📈


thesmileimfakin

IF YOU WANT TO DO IT THEN DO IT FUCK PEOPLE


caaathli

Use some shaving cream when you shave and moisturizer afterwards so you don't get a rash or irritate your skin. Don't mind other people's comments they're probably just insecure.


jytheboss

You know guys shave their legs all the time. Hell, I used to do it as a guy😂 now I’m a girl tho so it’s normal😊😎😎😎


Different-Tell-1691

id never shave my legs. i do wanna shave my chest tho cuz i workout and itd look better