Who was the first woman to ever shave her legs and why did she pass on the idea?

Question

Do you ever wish that a guy started it for men instead of us women!!!??

Answer 1

My grandmother refused to shave her legs. She said shaving your legs really become a big thing back during WWII because all the men were away and razor manufacturers didn't have customers. Not sure if there was truth behind that but I always that it was a funny story.

Answer 2

For women, the practice of shaving the legs derives from a current cultural standard in the West that deems leg hair on women unattractive. This standard emerged during the early twentieth century, as women's legs became more visible owing to shorter hemlines, and when the safety razor made the practice of leg shaving practical. The reasons for this cultural standard are debated, but it is sometimes seen as an example of a cultural mechanism for increasing sexual dimorphism. Others have suggested that it was promoted as a means of selling razors to a broader segment of the populace.


And yes, it does seem unfair that only women are expected to do it. I've never found a hairy-legged man as particularly attractive.

Answer 3

Lady Remington

Answer 4

Yes, I definitely wish that men started this instead!

Answer 5

The egyptians were scrupulous about removing almost all their body hair. So they would be the first women known to do so.

Answer 6

I think it was to help curb the spread of lice in brothels. Less hair equals less lice. Not a very cool reason, eh?

Answer 7

Eve lol
Yes

Answer 8

Eve I guess, for the sake of the snake ...lol

Answer 9

yes, lol