I know its a tiny step but I shaved my legs, pits and body hair off for the first time today. Its the biggest change I've made so far. My left knee and right ankle are cut to shreds but it feels great.
No more tights (pantyhose) with a Denier rating normally reserved for blast furnaces.

Again a small step but thanks for reading.

Love

Jessica

Smooth!

That was one of those "WTH am I doing?" moments for me! Keep reporting your little steps,  they add up and get you where you're going. 

Hugs, Devlyn

I went for waxing first rather than shaving. I little bit of pain and a lot of gain. Nothing grew back for weeks. Felt great!

Quote from: Jessica_S on January 04, 2015, 03:32:36 PM
I know its a tiny step but I shaved my legs, pits and body hair off for the first time today. Its the biggest change I've made so far. My left knee and right ankle are cut to shreds but it feels great.
No more tights (pantyhose) with a Denier rating normally reserved for blast furnaces.

Again a small step but thanks for reading.

Love

Jessica

That was my first step down the rabbit hole. Enjoy as only more comfort to come.

Hugs

Kay

Like Ms. Grace, I waxed first. But I know that awesome feeling when you FINALLY get rid of that unwanted hair. Congrats!

Welcome to the no hair club.  I love wearing sheer pantyhose, which require shaved legs.  While I was in denial, I used to shave for athletic purposes, so I have lots of experience getting the hair off.  I can usually get a few days before the stubble become visible. 

Little tips on how to shave, while minimizing the nicks. 

1)  Get a body razor, if you're in stealth mode you can pick up the men's version of the Venus in manly green/black. 

2)  Secondly, use shaving cream. 

3)  Thirdly, you want to keep the blades clear, I use an old tooth brush to clean out the build up. 

4)  Finally the best technique is to first shave with the grain, I prefer to focus on the knee area first the the foot and ankle area with lots of little strokes,  keep the handle at an angle and pull the blade along.  Once the tricky bits are fixed, it's easy to shave in long smooth strokes.  For any areas where the hair seems to resist go back and shave against the grain.  I always have to go back and make sure I don't leave anything on the back of my thigh/upper leg. 

Good luck,
Hugs

-Alana

Hooray! Any step forward is a great thing, glad to hear it went well!

and don't worry, it'll get much easier. I've shaved my legs since 9th grade, and early on yeah I cut my legs to ribbons. I thought I was just clumsy/bad at shaving until a few years later when I got on HRT, turns out I was just a bony, knobbly human being!

Once HRT has put some weight on your legs it becomes SO much easier to safely shave them.

I haven't shaved my legs in months and I don't even have any leg hair anymore. It's awesome.

Quote from: Talim on January 04, 2015, 05:05:06 PM
I haven't shaved my legs in months and I don't even have any leg hair anymore. It's awesome.

Jelly

-Alana

Congrats on the big step. Isn't great to feel smooth and no body hair! I started out shaving and then went to waxing. I had a full body was (neck to toes and everywhere in-between) and it was great. It is going to be difficult to do this where I live so I may have to resort to shaving again. Looking into laser and electrolysis.

Me too!! Cut myself good too, wish Id read Alana-Jane's tips first!

Quote from: Ms Grace on January 04, 2015, 03:48:12 PM
I went for waxing first rather than shaving. I little bit of pain and a lot of gain. Nothing grew back for weeks. Felt great!

I just waxed my arms a couple days ago. No real pain to speak of since HRT thinned out the hairs a bit (and they were thin to begin with). But oh so smooth they are. I can't stop feeling them...

Quote from: Talim on January 04, 2015, 05:05:06 PM
I haven't shaved my legs in months and I don't even have any leg hair anymore. It's awesome.

I kind of don't have to shave much either. I am surprised at how slowly it grows.

I did this a week ago myself and I love the nice smooth soft feel. I would recommend on using lotion afterwards, so nice.

Feels great eh?

I used to shave legs, arms, front side etc..
HRT sorted front side and back, Electric Epilator for arms and legs (lasts 2 to 3 weeks) HRT has helped fine up the hair.

L Katy 

Amazing after shaving huh? I personally started to wax and it gives me much better results  , I have shaved a few times and I just shredded my legs, all power to you every little step to feel more female huh? 

Been shaving the legs for a couple of years now, at least once a week. The rest of the body I have been shaving for many years. I am so used to it by now. It would seem strange if I didn't do it.

That feeling after your first time shaving is absolutely euphoric!! Every step no matter how big or small it may seem is a step in the right direction and that much closer to being complete Gl hun <3

I loved my first time, but hated the razor bumps EVERYWHERE because I didn't do it right