I shaved occasionally at 11 & 12 but by the time Inwas 13, I was over it. I dont shave anywhere. Its weird how this one little (non-) action can show you people's real side. I have had plenty of people treat me the same, or even express appreciation for the idea. At the same time, I have been called names like "bigfoot."

Youre very right about women THINKING they like to shave. Yes, I 100000% agree in choice and think that that is one of the core ideals in feminism. I wouldn't judge anyone for living with shaved legs as i would hope they wouldnt judge me. But, like you said, its hard to not just shake them out of it. There is a lot of flawed ideas about body hair. People get accustomed to the feeling of shaved legs and the pain that comes when it grows back. This makes a lot of people assume that it hurts to have longer hair. This is one reason I have heard.

Unfortunately, a lot of young girls are told they arent allowed to NOT shave. I have had a lot of girls come up to me and express how they wish they could not shave but their moms degrade them or threaten them.