** This thread discusses the content article: Shaving: Natural Beauty and Your Right to Choose **

Most American women shave.  There's not necessarily anything wrong with that.  But the fact that we're expected to shave is a problem. Because that's sexist.


Despite the stereotypes, hair is not "dirty."  It's not "disgusting."  It's not "only for men."  And it's not "only for women who can't get men."


We all have body hair.  It's natural.  And it's washable, just like the hair on your head.


So it's way past time we started breaking down some of the stereotypes and started choosing for ourselves whether or not we want to shave rather than making the decision solely based on silly, sexist, and outdated expectations.


Never let anyone make you feel like you have to do something to your body that you don't want to do.  You do have the right to choose.

This website www.happilyhairy.com/ has pictures of more celebrities who are natural, pictures of every day folk who are all natural, and tips for how to gain confidence with your natural body even if people around you don't understand or accept your decision.