No Shave November

One of the rivalries between men and women involves the ease of a certain type of grooming: controlling ones body hair. I may be slightly biased, but I think that men have it significantly easier. Men have a smaller area to shave, and can even be very attractive skipping a day. Women have the contours of their legs to get around (although I couldn't imagine the contours of the jaw and lips), and the sensitive skin of the underarms. And if we forget to shave a day and decide to wear a skirt and sleeveless top, or worse, go to the pool without trimming our nether regions, we are thought of as disgusting. Even a long time boyfriend, who is comfortable with us without make up on, when we have the flu, won't touch our unshaven legs.

Well next month begins "No Shave November." Men have the opportunity to show off their ability to grow hair, something they make out to be very difficult. Women have the opportunity to scare every man off with a forest on each legs. I have read tweets from both sides in reference to this event, and am unable to choose a side.

Women, of course are pro "No Shave November." We already have enough to deal with. Dressing nice for each other (would a guy really notice us wearing the latest style?), styling our hair as though we just rolled out of bed sexy for the gentlemen, and doing our makeup as though we don't have any on. It's a lot of work to be naturally beautiful. Plus the discomfort of heels, belts, chunky jewelry and headbands worn for 12+ hours straight. Must we really also shave our legs everyday?

Men are anti "No Shave November." Unless men are having a contest (which usually means some sort of activity, not just watching hairs grow), or it is related to a sporting event, generally men don't follow shaving events. If a man ants to shave, he's going to do it! If he doesn't want to, he won't! If he's told he can't for the month of November, we will have to put up with a whining, itchy boy who's facial hair has never been this itchy and must be shaved immediately. They are more concerned about how this may affect their love life. One man went so far as to say that a certain women's planned celebration of this holiday is why she is single. If a lady is single, there is no reason to. If she is a true lady, even on a first date (or first several), she has no reason to. She may decide to shave as a confidence boost, but no one will be touching her legs. And when someone does, it will be a planned event with hours of grooming and preparation.

So what are you going to do? Are you for or against this razor free month? I'm personally going to be a female taking male advice (hopefully I don't get lost) and do what I usually do. If I want to shave, I will shave. If I don't want to, I won't. Have a great hairy (or hairless) November!