Hubby and I have a regular discussion concerning who is worse off when it
comes to shaving: men or women. Hubby claims that shaving his face everyday is
very time consuming and there are concerns with skin irritation and razor burn. I've explained that women have more
coverage area to shave than a man, we have the same concerns about
skin irritation, and for some unfortunate women, shaving is an everyday
occurrence. Eek! I've always let hubby believe I've accepted his argument until the next time the conversation makes an appearance.
Last week, I made a bold proclamation that caused a reaction though. I informed hubby that I was never shaving again. My reasoning ... in the past month I have injured myself three times and the final one may leave a permanent mark. During the conference, I sliced my knee and ankle pretty bad while preparing for the opening social. Thankfully, the nicks weren't noticeable that evening though it created a bloody mess in the hotel room. And while getting ready for some post-conference fun, I smacked my head on the underside of the shelf when rinsing my blade. For days, I had a bruised spot on the back of my head from that incident.
But the finale was while on my mini-vacay, when I slashed diagonally up the back of my calf. It took about half an hour to staunch the wound, which reopened when Mich and I were at lunch. Nothing more appetizing than a dripping bloody wound. Mich got me some Neosporin and bandages, but unfortunately, this wound does not want to heal.Ten days later and I still have what appears to be a healing scratch across my leg. Yes, I know this proves I am an absolute klutz, but we already knew that.
So I feel completely justified in saying that I will not ever shave again. Hubby seems to really be concerned about this as I have received emails and reviews concerning hair removal products. I've reminded him that I can always schedule lengthier sessions with Steve, my torturer, who is wonderful concerning my other beauty regiments, but hubby thinks I spend way too much time and money at the salon as it is.
Obviously, I will continue shaving, but my pronouncement and hubby's reaction proves my point that it is worse for women. Shaving is a requirement for most women because the alternatives are too pricey. Though I'm not a fan of facial hair, a man can grow a beard without comment, but a woman who doesn't remove hair growth will cause a stir. What do you think?
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I think men are wusses on shaving. Women also have to do underarms, which can be painful (with razor burn, then stings with deodorant, then itches with just a bit of stubble.
I've have always wondered WHY women shave. Really...why?? Over the years I have went through different regimens. Anyone remember those wire hair pulling things that were around in the 70s. Lady something. And that cream stuff (Neet?) that somehow manages to remove hair is scary. When winter comes and I wear tights, the shaving is out and if Jerry complains, he can just shave his legs. Of course, as one gets older the hair gets sparser and finer...I have to ask again...What's the point?
Nair not Neet.
I remember! I remember! The Epilator!!!Ouch
Hubby needs to shave your legs for you. Could be fun and will definitely be less dangerous.
:)
Becky
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