Comments on: So You Want To Shave Your Legs But…

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:51:56 +0000

Thanks for the input about epilator, Debbie. :) I’ve considered them before, but never did much investigation. I was just researching various models and reading user reviews. I think I need to give one of these a try. I do have somewhat sensitive skin, but the potential to be smooth for days rather than just hours is worth some hands-on (and stubble off) investigation.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:27:54 +0000

I got an epilator for removing hair. It was a fantastic investment. I now only need to do it once a week (and my hair grows back REALLY fast). My armpits have been smooth for over a year now, and I love it.

I have to admit, it was painful at first (especially on the inner thigh area), and you have to use clippers to make the hairs shorter. However, perservance definitely paid off. It’s as easy as shaving with an electric razor and lasts as long as waxing.

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:09:43 +0000

Sorry to hear about your break outs, Celina. You might consider trying different razors and/or different shaving creams to find something that is a little more agreeable with your skin type. Also be careful of how much pressure you apply when shaving. If you’re shaving too rough, even if it doesn’t cause pain or discomfort in the moment, you may be causing damage to your skin that becomes apparent later in the form of redness and irritation. If none of that helps, try not shaving as often. Maybe your skin is more sensitive and can’t handle frequent shavings, regardless. If that is the case, consider trying an electric shaver. The shave may not be as close, but the potential for irritation will be far less, and it might be a good alternative. Good luck!

By: cecil (celina)

cecil (celina) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:50:07 +0000

gabriella i shave my legs and chest arms and arm pits but the problem is when i shave my legs and chest i brake out really bad now didnt use to but now it get really bad and verry iechy plese help me what can i do to stop it

By: Tina(Tom)

Tina(Tom) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:07:29 +0000

My GF is very supportive of my CDing. She helped me shave my legs the first time. She also suggested waxig which she did for me. It was wonderful and slightly painful(not all bad). My legs felt great and the hair reallyd does come back slower, softer, and thinner (at first anyhow). We had a blast doing it. I did get some ingrown hairs from doing this, so I do need to figure out what I need to do about that. They looked like red pimples and lasted for weeks.

We also waxed my chest once. It was much more painful than the legs, but looked great.

I might try laser sometime. How much does that cost?

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:56:52 +0000

Hi Shy Girlie. Your questions aren’t silly. I understand your concerns. :)

I’m not a dermatology expert by any means, but I don’t believe that the simple act of shaving one’s armpits and then letting the hair grow back in won’t cause a rash. It is entirely possible that other factors may cause irritation and/or a rash, though. If you have sensitive skin or cause some kind of damage to the armpit area, however minor, you may be leaving yourself open to an infection and/or increasing the potential for an allergic reaction. If a rash does occur while the hair starts to grow back, it would probably be the result of skin damage during the shaving, rather than the hair growing back. Infections usually take a couple of days to start showing symptoms.

The same applies to irritation caused by deodorant. If you shave too aggressively or just have sensitive skin, small abrasions made by the shaving will allow your deodorant to potentially make contact with deeper layers of your epidermis (allowing the deodorant to be absorbed into your body at much greater concentration than intended) and that may result in irritation.

I personally have not gotten a rash or experienced much irritation from shaving my armpits. It was rather strange feeling at first, but there was no real discomfort or tenderness. It’s important to be very careful when shaving this area for the first time. You’ll need to allow yourself time to learn how best to do it and be careful not to apply too much pressure so as to avoid shaving off skin along with the armpit hair. You might also need to try a few different types of razors. I had to experiment with a few before I settled on one that worked best for me. I also do not shave my armpits every day, but rather every few days. Doing so every day did cause skin irritation, so I have to skip a few days in-between shaving for optimal comfort. In my case, a few days growth is not really noticeable. If you have darker hair color, it may be a different story. If you feel that you *do* need to shave every day to avoid the unsightly armpit 5 o’clock shadow, I suggest working up to it over a period of time, to allow your skin to adjust and (hopefully) build up a resistance to shaving.

I hope this was helpful. Happy shaving! :)

By: shy girlie

shy girlie — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:32:19 +0000

Hi, I have a question. When you shave your armpits, does it cause a rash if it starts to grow back and you don’t shave it again? And speaking of that, have you ever had any irritation resulting from applying deoderant to shaved pits? Probably silly questions, but I’m curious and might try it myserlf, and I wouldn’t want to spend several days having my coworkers hearing me say “ow, ouch, dang!”

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 21:52:52 +0000

Hi Venus. I understand how you feel, but it’s not something you should be too worried about. It’s pretty normal for (new) crossdressers to experience sexual arousal when getting dressed up. It’s the kind of thing (non-crossdressing) people tend to frown upon and confuse for something else, but it’s a normal part of the exeperience for those who are relatively new at it. It’s often referred to as the “masturbation phase” – that period of time in one’s life when crossdressing causes such arousal. For many, it fades over time and there is seldom, if any, arousal experienced when getting dressed. In the meantime, don’t be so down on yourself because of it. Life is a growth process, regardless of gender or gender expression, so allow yourself to experience what comes naturally during your growth process. If you try to surprise it or just feel ashamed, you’ll probably just inhibit your growth and evolution. Forget about all that taboo stuff and what “others might think” and just allow yourself to experience what you experience without much deeper thought about “what it all means”. It doesn’t really mean much of anything, unless you choose to place meaning upon it. I suggest you choose to let yourself evolve without overthinking or stressing about it. Let nature take its course and you’ll be fine. :)

By: venus

venus — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 11:58:46 +0000

hi gabrielle ,
well.. i dont know this is my query or not..
but..just wanna share that…i started crossdressing..and…whenever i crossdressed … i felt soft touch of woman clothes..and.. i got an erection ..and..this situation spoiled my crossdressing… i dont know what to do at that time .. i tried to not thinking about clothes but it didn’t work …and..even i also feel query about it … how to adjust it while we crossdressing…it was spoiling photos and self confidence for next dressing…

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:47:18 +0000

Hi Dave, thanks for sharing. :) I’ve never tried waxing, but thought about it a few times. I know it would last a lot longer than just shaving. I, too, would also prefer a woman take care of the waxing for me if/when I give that a try. Good point on the skin moisturizing. Most men never even think about it, but it really does help keep the skin in good condition and slow down the whole “aging” look over time.