My Beard Started Growing At 16 | SHAKE MY BEAUTY

[@style_icon997]

As a woman who has this condition, including facial hair, I admire her for allowing her beard to grow out! For me, I would never do that to myself, which is why I am getting electrolysis to get rid of it for good!

[@amie2732]

Me too! I'm going to be saving up for electrolysis too.

[@style_icon997]

@@amie2732 awesome!

[@SpaceFrogee]

Same tbh

[@lanathomas1692]

Do they have lasers to remove the hair now?

[@style_icon997]

@@lanathomas1692 Yes but it only slows down the growth It doesn't get rid of it permanently like electrolysis.

[@xXJosephxneXx]

Now that’s what I call body positivity something that your born with … or something that happened to you and that’s technically permanent or hard to change.

[@khalilahd.]

Agreed 💛

[@xXJosephxneXx]

@@khalilahd. yep :))

[@PositiveVibesOnly37]

That, or she's a really good actress. I wish I had even a smidge of her body positivity!

[@sammann3577]

I call it attention seeking 🤣🤣

[@xXJosephxneXx]

@@sammann3577 I mean….. idk man some people are like that she could either do lazer or shave it all off but … idk it’s prob to expensive…..

[@khalilahd.]

I’m so proud of her for not allowing this condition to control her. She’s so strong and I’m so proud of her 💛👏🏽

[@dontcallanimalspetstheyare7871]

PLease go to Jesus he is coming soon he took me to hell I saw tortured souls and impaled bodies please pray the rosary and pray for animals to stop being abused and stop fake rescue videos for money Jesus and Mary helped me escape my homophobic family please go to them!!

[@GhastlyCretin]

Oh stop. You're a prolific virtue signaler.

[@pavanraj4125]

She actually looks good with a beard ngl. She probably got bullied a lot and I’m glad she doesn’t let it get to her head. None of us choose our body and what it comes with it, but fundamental acceptance is key with bringing out our potential.

[@Pack_Watch]

Bch lookin like a fat trucker 🤣🤣

[@flowersafeheart]

Wow. That moment her aunt said to her uncle, "You don't need to see this" is the moment she decided actually, "I deserve to be seen." That's powerful!! Maybe her beard actually sends that uplifting visual message everywhere she goes of, "It's ok to be unconventional. I love myself. We all deserve to be seen." Also to me, she appears to be really peaceful and happy, and from what a small glimpse can show it seems like an inspiringly caring friendship/co-parenting the exes have formed. Also I like how accepting the hairdresser or barber was.

[@Mikedenison195]

Hello, how’re you doing?

[@hi-de5xb]

There's a sparkle in her eyes, what a strong soul.

[@Morealz]

I have pcos and it’s super annoying. Maintenance is unreal, insulin resistance makes it harder to lose weight…kudos to your confidence and accepting yourself!

[@hortensyvassel3112]

May be she have a man harmone; 👨 but she take it in stride?; possive attuide;

[@LauraBidingCitizen]

@@hortensyvassel3112 ? All women have testosterone. Women with PCOS just have an imbalance of it.

[@shauntayecooper9489]

I have Pcos myself I agree

[@kristaprice1954]

@@hortensyvassel3112 PCOS is TECHNICALLY a "man hormone" but not in the way you're thinking. It's more like lifelong menopause. Women produce estrogen when an egg is released through ovulation. With pcos ovulation doesn't happen on a consistent basis, or even at all. Since estrogen isn't being made our bodies produce androgen, which is a "male" hormone. That's why the hair is courser and darker. And besides the hair there's also other issues like having insulin resistance. For me that made me have really low (30's) blood sugars.

[@hortensyvassel3112]

Krista price thank u to make me understand more about suitation; like that I guest I did not understand to seena women.with a beard; but I did not say it in a bad way 😅 😉 😀 😄 if I did am.sorry; and thank u to make me understand more.;

[@haleighnoelle6323]

This definitely inspires me to accept my natural self. I’m scared of hair on my legs when this woman smiles proudly with her beard? Go Genevieve.

[@Metacognition88]

Why would be scared? Humans are primates. All homosapiens have hair on their legs.

[@dontcallanimalspetstheyare7871]

PLease go to Jesus he is coming soon he took me to hell I saw tortured souls and impaled bodies please pray the rosary and pray for animals to stop being abused and stop fake rescue videos for money Jesus and Mary helped me escape my homophobic family please go to them!!

[@Justnessafanow]

Culture makes you accept alot of foolishness, I love the hair on my legs, maybe it's because I'm from the Caribbean and we ain't all that fussy about clean shaved legs.

[@sanddabz5635]

As a guy I can tell you there is nothing wrong with a natural woman!

[@pisstakecentral]

@@FightingForAnimals-Jean are you really this naive

[@hesherette]

to the ignorant commenters, please look into PCOS + the MANY symptoms it can cause! this is a condition that can only be poorly "managed", not cured + many of PCOS' side effects like facial/ body hair are generally not easily controlled nor reversed. My Dr barely cared to help me w my PCOS after my diagnosis. Gennevieve's acceptance of herself + the confidence she has gained from years of pain is AMAZING. It takes serious guts to show your authentic self to the world + she is living her truth. She is setting an incredible example for her beautiful son + her ex-partner seems to be amazing support as well. She honestly rocks her look + I wish her the best w her PCOS + her life!

[@dontcallanimalspetstheyare7871]

PLease go to Jesus he is coming soon he took me to hell I saw tortured souls and impaled bodies please pray the rosary and pray for animals to stop being abused and stop fake rescue videos for money Jesus and Mary helped me escape my homophobic family please go to them!!

[@richardcontinijr9661]

It doesn't mean she has to be a lazy slob. Men have to deal with facial hair it's not that big of a deal. If she doesn't want to have the beard then she can shave every day. If she wants to keep the beard then keep it trimmed and looking good. Either way it's an easy to deal with symptom.

[@kristaprice1954]

I also have PCOS. There's not only an emotional toll on us but also medical problems that can occur like insulin resistance. For me, when I was 19, I was with an older man who would tell me he would be in love with me if I didn't have the hair. I dont have as much facial hair but I do have a bunch on my chest, breasts, stomach and back so I've always struggled with feeling like a woman and feeling sexy.. like I didnt deserve to feel that way. Now at 42 I'm getting into the idgaf stage of life but I do wish that I could wear shorts. Since shaving tits to toes is impossible sometimes I do feel like I miss out..

[@Gaby-cq8pr]

I understand exactly what you say I have the same problem I'm 36 and wish I could wear shorts dresses and a bathing suit but I never will because people bully shot load and I take it very wrong when people bully I wish I didn't care but I just feel it in my stomach. However my husband understand my problem and didn't reject me because of it. I have had a lot of laser hair removal too and it has definitely helped but I still have a lot of hair everywhere 😬

[@Ssookawai]

IPL can help, it did help me reduce hair and you can use it basically everywhere...

[@Ssookawai]

@@Gaby-cq8pr exactly, as long as it's à bit reduced it's already a Victory for women like us.

[@Gaby-cq8pr]

@@Ssookawai ho yes I had my full legs done from toes to thighs and full arms, under arms, lip and chin and I'm still not super happy with my thighs but my lower legs and even arms I'm happy with even though I still grow hair on them it's not as much and as fast before it was exhausting to shave my whole body and the hair would grow back so fast. It was also so coarse that I felt like needles growing out of my skin specially on the thighs that no matter how much cream I put on it would be so dam itchy and uncomfortable so I would just not shave as often but was terrified of having a car accident and ending up at the hospital because then the nurses would see my crazy hair and when I say crazy I mean more hair than many men🤣

[@ktay9187]

Girl you ARE beautiful. Tell yourself that everyday because you deserve it

[@pyrochotic420]

I'm glad that the comments that are positive are on top! Screw the people bashing her. Pcos sucks enough without the rude comments. I'm lucky enough I just have to pluck my chin/neck hairs instead of shaving or having a full beard. I don't blame her for not wanting to shave all of the time (and even if she shaves I'm sure she will be left with a 5 o' clock shadow, her beard is thick enough). Do what makes you happy 💁‍♀️

[@dingo1666]

I agree she can do what she wants and what makes her happy. I personally wouldn't walk around with a beard. My personal choice, it should also be accepted.

[@onesiewoman2357]

PCOS here too. I am nearly 50, and had excessive hair from the age of 15. I have shaved for years. Tried it all. For the first time I decided to grow it in and see what it looked like. Too patchy! You are rocking yours. Big love to you!

[@whocares2881]

What I noticed the most about this absolutely beautiful person is the wonderful sense of STYLE and aesthetic “TASTE” she has. She, herself, is a good spirit and that shines through plus her physical environment (home), if it’s hers, looks great 😊!! I really love ❤️ the ladder 🪜 on the wall with the pictures inside. I forgot that she had a beard 🧔‍♀️ very quickly and was totally enamoured 😍 by her shining personality!! Go girl 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽!! THIS IS WHAT I CALL FEMALE EMPOWERMENT AT ITS FINEST👍🏽👍🏽🥰🥰🥰!!!

[@caitlinbeatty303]

She is very beautiful. I really like how positive she is.

[@helpmireach66subwith0video9]

U think so🤣🤣

[@scooterpie95]

I also have PCOS! Mine mostly shows with where I gain weight and my periods are whack. I'm so proud of her and others embracing themselves 💖

[@LilyIan]

i love her energy. it’s so calming and confident. love her! what a queen ✨

[@darktina93]

I hope everyone is well.

[@dariawells7438]

She looks supercute with the beard. I know it sounds weird, but it suits her!

[@Scifi4life]

Please stop.

[@merylbonderow5993]

@@Scifi4life Rightwing doofus.

[@Scifi4life]

@@merylbonderow5993 I'm an Antifa member

[@merylbonderow5993]

@@Scifi4life “Antifa MEMBER?” Did Soros give you your parking pass and paycheck yet? You give off incel vibes, not gonna lie.

[@Scifi4life]

@@merylbonderow5993 I'm not a part of the made up so called "incel" community, whatever it really is.

[@elissamorales2149]

She's beatiful, i love her confidence in life 💜

[@Faya.16]

No she’s not

[@pameladawkins3886]

I agree. She is beautiful inside and out.

[@khalilahd.]

Same here 💛 she seems so sweet

[@Scifi4life]

You don't have to lie. No one's forcing you to say this.

[@merylbonderow5993]

Got some incels in this thread, I see….

[@mrscrocodile]

she's so gorgeous. also their kid is so adorable!

[@andimatrus]

Honestly, what a beautiful face and the beard just accentuate her beauty.

[@boduholm8463]

I am forty-something, male, and I can not get such a beautiful beard. You go, girl..

[@marycherriejane]

from a fellow Ontarian who is in love with all humans who accept their ''flaws'' and I am pretty hairy myself, I ADORE YOU - YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!

[@pameladawkins3886]

Wow lot of haters on here. Don't listen to them. You have a very sweet personality and a loving son. Keep your beard nice and trimmed up. You are a beautiful young lady. You look to be around my daughters age, if you were her I would be happy to call you my daughter.

[@5DNRG]

I must be blessed bc I dont see any haters here. She is just stunning, eh.

[@aj09696]

I wish all moms were as good as you!! My mom loves me but never raised me and your daughter is so lucky to have such a loving mother, It's an inspiration seeing comments like this. I hope im as good as a mother to my daughter like you 🙏🏻❤️

[@bornaries7213]

No one is hating on a woman with a full man beard! All compliments I've seen!

[@cinthyacontreras5889]

Gennevieve, I'm so happy how your activism and self-love has a positive impact on the people in these comments and everyone you encourage. Lots of love!💖

[@censorshipsucks9493]

I wouldn't pick on a woman for having excess facial hair, but I don't find it attractive.

[@jessdelea4005]

she's so pretty with or without the hair

[@margarbieadams8200]

Having PCOS isn't easy at all I can tell you that... Kudos to you hun 👏🏾👏🏾

[@fionafox420]

Her beard looks really nice, baby can tell she takes care of it. Im happy she’s brave enough to embrace that part of herself ❤️ Her son is so adorable too 🥹

[@beestayton2437]

She is so beautiful! The beard looks beautiful on her and really frames her face well. I’m honestly a little jealous!

[@bell5309]

What a load of crap as if you’re jealous

[@aleisterlilywhite1109]

Ikr? Having the option to have facial hair could be so fun.

[@iDorktheline2]

She has the most beautiful eyes! Kudos to you, Love, for accepting yourself completely and for not being satisfied to receive love in piecemeal.

[@DesertVox]

This is the world we live in. The next world will be 100% perfect, if you do good here.

[@Coffee.and.antibiotics]

If she feels good about herself she is better off than most people :)

[@WATASHI0408]

You are beautiful the way you are. This world is just a platform you just keep doing your role dnt care about what people thinks. The most effective healing role is Self-love . Once you start loving yourself nobody can invade your happiness.

[@liams3footedturtle292]

So much respect.

[@whocares2881]

… I also LOVE ❤️ how she calls her beard a “SHE!” Such an amazing soul😊🫶🏽🥰!!

[@sandramarsh6540]

She is very beautiful and there family is too. The only thought that came to my mind, is why are they ex’s?? You can tell they still love , care and have support for each other. 😊😊

[@lenacheney]

I thought the same thing. I'm assuming it's because she is a lesbian so when he transitioned she wasn't attracted to him anymore

[@JohnSmith-qe6fb]

She is so beautiful! Her smile and the light in her eyes makes me smile.

[@rwar3206]

I hope more women can learn to rock their beards, this is absolutely an amazing thing, the way you naturally exist isn't a mistake and people deserve to love their features if they so please

[@KentPetersonmoney]

Most women can't grow beards without injecting themselves with hormones.

[@tinasmalley-craig4443]

Beautiful family. Loved when her son said it willntake her 40 minutes to trim her beard lol. So precious.

[@joeyweston9001]

beautifull family? thats cute lOL

[@Mikedenison195]

Hi,👋. How’re you doing?

[@Antonio-z9n1q]

Come vorrei essere io il tuo barbiere.

[@kerryhardy1838]

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! Self acceptance is key to a beautiful life xoxoxoxox

[@juanitaauelua2693]

People that see woman have a moustache or beard will be like hey that woman has a beard guys have long hair woman have short hair whatever you do or what ever happens to you it's not only men or only woman are suppost to have this or do this it's how you feel comfortable about yourself and realising that this is not going away I love how this woman embraces her facial hair rather then finding ways or solutions on removing the problem when it only comes back I don't know why woman get beards or moustaches

[@saramae8704]

The only thing wrong here is that I think she was putting peanut butter into raspberries. She's a BEAUTIFUL woman, that's where I draw the line. Lol.

[@Mikedenison195]

Hi,👋. How’re you doing?

[@MarineAlli]

She’s still beautiful.

[@bethhughes4709]

My hormones went out of control in my late 30s and my face got covered in very painful deep cysts.I also started getting thicker and darker hair and in places I normally should not have that type of hair.I had to be put on spironolactone to stop the production of aldosterone in my body.It helped tremendously.

[@Mikedenison195]

Hi,👋. How’re you doing?

[@Mikedenison195]

Hi,👋. How’re you doing?

[@ami67722]

PCOS affects everyone so diffently! My back is fully hairy and I have a hairy stomach as well but no facial hair at all. I guess it depends what hair growth patterns you're predisposed to. I never even realised how unusual my hairiness was until I put dark toner in my hair and rinsed it off, it ran down my back and covered the blond hair on it, my friend came up to me from behind and was like girl, you look like a werewolf😂 You always assume people will judge you for looking different but overwhelming majority of them are weirded out at first, but quickly warm up to you and it's not a big deal at all! Yes, there are days when I don't feel like wearing crop tops or backless tops( especially when it's sunny cuz the hair is glowing lol and it's hard to miss) but there are days when I am confident in my own charm and looks too!

[@spookytyster4712]

Strong girl, I give you credit.

[@katieweeman5007]

She’s absolutely beautiful! And it’s so refreshing to see that even though she’s not with her partner anymore they are still a beautiful little family. Their son seems like such a lovely little guy!

[@katieweeman5007]

@I Hate LGBTQ+, Furries, Femboys I’m sorry that you are so insecure with yourself! I hope you get the support you need.

[@sharonironman4547]

I think she's cute with her beard really beautiful😊

[@allenwalker3622]

And she also got nice voice has well, are you from Iris?

[@healthychitchat6443]

Even I have hirsutism because if pcos, hair on my neck and chin, it's taking a toll on my mental health, I constantly keep on shaving and it has caused my skin to have red bumps.... And the hair won't go away, I am afraid to step out and being judged . But when I see videos like this I question myself why am I not that strong or positive, if I would be strong half of my pains would go away....

[@no_superstitions]

She is hella beautiful Change my mind....

[@theprospectoriginal]

NGL she has a better beard than me kinda jealous

[@Timsgal777]

Owning it girl.... much love 💘,

[@Mikedenison195]

Hi,👋. How’re you doing?

[@ItzAnnie.]

Love it your eyes are so pretty.And your hair makes you unique.Dont let other people pull you down because in my opinion you look GORGEOUS.😉Well done stay strong.💪

[@isthatyoursandwich]

Your brave and I love your confidence. I have to shave my face every day and it's literally a pain in the butt. Your a beautiful girl 💜

[@bornaries7213]

She seems so pleasant and calm. A beautiful spirit. But did she say "in people who have ovaries?!" Ma'am, only women born as females with vaginas and ovaries may have this issue. Trans women do not have these issues.

[@taylorfrink1182]

i think she was thinking of "trans men" but they are still biological females as obv only bio women can get pcos

[@koolnqueer98]

Trans men exist

[@bornaries7213]

@@koolnqueer98 my comment includes trans men because they are females!

[@justjeni83]

You rock that beard. Absolute queen.

[@Scifi4life]

You don't have to lie

[@allisonstafford8224]

@@Scifi4life you seem to have an issue with her confidence and embracing her condition. Must be insecure that she is able to grow a fuller beard than you.

[@Scifi4life]

@@allisonstafford8224 not at all. I've been able to grow a full beard since I was a kid. It's just not acceptable in any society for women to have beards.

[@tanjakorevaar1354]

@@Scifi4life What do you want her to do? It's impossible to hide this type of hairgrowth completely. So, should she stay inside or something?

[@Scifi4life]

@@tanjakorevaar1354 laser hair removal. Regular treatments should do the trick.

[@mphmrevemoernbwo2733]

Eh stop the cap people. Let's be real most men do NOT see this as womanly or attractive at all.

[@aleisterlilywhite1109]

Who cares?

[@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118]

The don't have to see it as attractive. Most lesbians wouldn't see it as attractive either. But it doesn't matter what most straight/bi men and most lesbians think of her beard. She doesn't have to be attractive for them.

[@quesadilla9957]

That’s fine

[@tw20239]

I do

[@eunaekim9216]

She's not afraid to share her facial hair with the world, no matter what happens, and if that's not #winning I don't know what is!

[@kesalawheeler]

Wow! I like her because she accepted herself

[@parminderjaura5642]

Man she looks fly as hell with a beard

[@sbug2705]

Maybe I should stop worrying about my leg hair. It is such a pain to always have to shave or wax my legs!

[@guttermouthgirl5135]

I stopped shaving a few years ago. I was tired of my skin always feeling horrible. It didn’t matter how it did it or what I used hair removal royally F’ed up my skin. I feel soooooo much better and more confident in myself because I’m not worrying about the hair.

[@lizbits9339]

I don’t know what I had when I was younger but I had a problem with facial hair. I always had a ton of hair. I don’t know why but I was so ashamed of my condition it took me years to deal with it. I even used an at home electrolysis device that gave me horrible scarring. I started to do electrolysis and did it for three years steadily. By this time laser had come around and I was able to deal with the rest that way. It’s so awful the shame women have to feel over this. I look back and think how much I suffered from the whole experience but mostly it was the shame that was so terrible.

[@jacquelineredstone4487]

i could NEVER. good for her.

[@allenwalker3622]

And she also got nice voice has well, are you from Iris?

[@DonyorAbaquita]

you're such a strong woman...

[@diannerussell9653]

I want this lady’s confidence. 🌟

[@Eth3rDrift]

I can only hope to have this kind of unrelenting confidence someday. You are an amazing person and your self acceptance is inspiring. Keep on rockin' in the beard world, beautiful Human

[@MYNAMElSDAVID]

She actually has such beautiful features and the beard makes my beard looks weak! 🤩

[@brendagroff8478]

I guess this isn't for most people.

[@karenjhine]

Instead of saying "women" she says "people who have ovaries", but she refers to facial hair as "places where men grow hair". Not all men can grow beards, but everyone with ovaries is female.

[@abee3323]

This is objectively not true but OK

[@abee3323]

Intersex people exist

[@lauraworinamia5783]

Definition of a strong woman!😘😘😘

[@faith_God]

God bless her 🙏🏼

[@ambarrose]

She's brave. She made it happen. I actually know someone with facial hair ( female) and I never once commented about it with her. It's just a part of who she is, why should I say anything at all.

[@KerryEriksson]

I would just shave it as I hate negative attention

[@esthers7668]

Love this lady! You see she confident I her skin.

[@mybrokenmindddd]

Thank you so much for spreading awareness about this condition that no one really talks about all that often I have the same problem maybe I should start spreading awareness about this as well

[@kellilovski]

be honest，women with facial hair not bad ,felt strange when first saw but couple of minutes later felt totally okay

[@aleisterlilywhite1109]

Right?!

[@Scifi4life]

It'll never be the norm.

[@Cleanyourdamnmirror]

@@Scifi4life Dude, it's the result of hormonal imbalance. Of course it's never going to be the norm. 🤣

[@Scifi4life]

@@Cleanyourdamnmirror people without polycystic ovarian syndrome are trying to make it a trend too.

[@Cleanyourdamnmirror]

@@Scifi4life Terminally online people aren't the norm.

[@seethergenpan8651]

I think she's absolutely stunning 🌹🌹🌹✨✨✨✨❤️I don't see the issue at all women can have hair anywhere 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@5DNRG]

This is sooooo cool! I love the beauty of exotic humans.... she could bead it too!🧡🧡🧡

[@Scifi4life]

It's not beautiful for women to have beards.

[@merylbonderow5993]

@@Scifi4life You’re on every comment with your hateful douchebaggery. Great job.

[@aleisterlilywhite1109]

@@Scifi4life speak for yourself. I’m into it.

[@Scifi4life]

@@aleisterlilywhite1109 im sorry that as a woman you think that's ok.

[@aleisterlilywhite1109]

@@Scifi4life I’m sorry that you’re narrow minded. I hope you can open your heart one day ✌🏻

[@jjoyalton]

She’s gorgeous!

[@jamileebellottie1048]

I have PCOS I wax mine but to each their own if she’s comfortable good for her!!!!! She’s not bothering anyone

[@Mikedenison195]

Hi,👋. How’re you doing?

[@CapsuleCorpxz]

This condition is so much common that we realise because for so long we've tried to hard to hide all our imperfections. I hope in this ear of acceptance that more people like her find that, in the very least, they can talk about their condition and seek help if they need it.

[@midxclappers4888]

She takes better care of her beard than most men I’ve seen!, they’re probably jealous that they couldn’t grow one themselves.

[@Siomn779nil]

As 18 year old boy i shave my face almost every day ....

[@Big__Sister]

PCOS is tough…I don’t even have the words to describe how much it creeps into every aspect of life.

[@3243_]

She's cool, and attractive. I'm sorry for the negative comments she (and any other woman with PCOS and/or hirsuitism) has ever had directed at her for her facial hair. I hope we could one day have a world where women are no longer denigrated for having facial hair and/or body hair.

[@_sunchildd]

i’m sorry but her brushing it had me geekin.

[@tarien2213]

🥰🥰wow how brave, you rock!

[@1rage17]

She’s still super gorgeous, she looks more feminine than me. Oh and beards are hot, you go girl!

[@JameyLeanneCooper]

The doctor said I had pcos but I don’t and I’m glad I don’t for this reason and other reasons

[@samanthakamau]

This is so brave

[@venusa4871]

I think her beard actually goes with her.

[@shanellescott6777]

Leave her alone

[@maryloy967]

Yaaaas! You go girl!

[@mizzhllywd]

No matter what she says, she should shave it.

[@mangotree8235]

I’d laser it and get rid of it for good.

[@mizzhllywd]

@@mangotree8235 I second that.

[@itsalwayshalloweenexceptwh5118]

I'd would get electrolysis and buy a wig or a wig topper, instead of going around with a beanie whilst the weather is hot.

[@laurenschenck5355]

She is so BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS and love her confidence and amazing blessing angel and so proud of her and so fearless and inspiring unbelievable unique and so much strength positive and strong and amazing wonderful women love her unique unbelievable beautiful gorgeous and so sweet and great parents and so great couple xoxo 💜

[@mizfrenchtwist]

good on you , that you embrace your beard , but i'd get rid of it.........as far as the people who criticize you for it ...don't care what people who don't count think . thank you , for sharing...........

[@sciencenotstigma9534]

She’s cute either way! Gynecological issues are no joke! I’ve got endometriosis, chronic PID, and adenomyosis. Anyone battling GYN issues, please know I know it hurts!

[@kojayeoja]

PCOS is not just a gynecological issue. It affects the ovaries but it also affects the whole body and many of its systems because it's a hormonal disorder.

[@sciencenotstigma9534]

@@kojayeoja I guess I think of it as one of the serious gynecological disorders because that’s one of the specialists you would see, just like I also see a urologist, gastroenterologist, and endocrinologist for manifestations of my issues. PCOS does involve multiple body systems, but I’m not talking about benign (if painful) ovarian cysts or BV, either. My PID is life-threatening and affects other systems, as well. Endometriosis & Adenomyosis affect everything in the abdomen, and sometimes other cavities. By definition, endometriosis involves abnormal cell growth outside of the uterus. My insides are so “glued together” that there’s no way to remove it, or my ovaries, and I have serious issues with neighboring organs. This includes chronic bladder and kidney infections because of adhesions in the bladder and urethra. Endo is also treated with birth control pills and metformin, like PCOS. The problems I have don’t involve overproduction of androgens, only hormonal issues resulting from any infertility/early menopause and side effects of medication and surgery. I didn’t realize, if it’s considered incorrect to call PCOS a gynecological disorder. But I also wouldn’t compare something to it that was non-serious, as I’ve known people who have it, and something above its effects on overall health, like obesity and diabetes risk. I’ve been hospitalized for weeks at a time, and am considering a surgery with great risks to life because the PID is a threat to my life.

[@kojayeoja]

@@sciencenotstigma9534 I'm sorry you're going through that, and I hope you can find some relief. This makes me realize that a lot of the conditions we women have to deal with that are only considered 'gynecological' or 'just infertility' are never just that. If there's infertility of any kind then that means there's something much bigger going on than just the uterus and ovaries. The only things I can think of that could be considered purely gynecological problems are like yeast and BV infections, maybe some STIs, since they don't affect any other area of the body (as far as I know). Society loves to downplay the pain and struggle women go through with health issues and narrows it down to "just" the uterus or "just" infertility. They all say, "idk, just take birth control and come back if/when you want to get pregnant". No one wants to take these serious medical problems, well, seriously. My gynecologists have all been dismissive and extremely unhelpful (even as women themselves) - all they say is to get on birth control, as if forcing a period is the solution to the root problem. It can be amazing and life-changing for some people but it's ultimately not the cure. I had to force my gyno to refer me to an endocrinologist, who has been a lot more helpful and has prescribed me metformin and spiro, but also can't say anything much more helpful than "take these drugs and eat healthy and exercise". But I mean, the medical community doesn't seem to know what else to do at this point, which is just sad. How can such a common disorder be so understudied? To the point where the vast majority of women had never even heard of it before they got diagnosed? It's so far beyond just cosmetic or infertility struggles. Imagine all the pain that could be avoided if society actually cared about the health and wellbeing of women.

[@adelaidealfieri9582]

Girl, I’m so happy to see you own it! You rock!!! Okay but honestly, I don’t think my facial hair would grow in thick enough to be a full on beard, I think I’m stuck shaving my face haha

[@MilaMila20240]

The condition is called Hirsutism. Caused by POS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) or Endocrine Disorder. Nothing serious. It's not deadly. But it is painstaking of removing the hair. Always do laser. It's expensive. But worth the money. And please don't be embarrassed if you got this condition. We as humans can't control our own body when it comes to health. Always try to be optimistic when things aren't aligned.

[@lucidality]

She looks beautiful with and without the beard but honestly it suits her so well, the way it frames her face and she just seems so confident with it. Also I’m pretty sure I saw her on TV a few years ago but I’m not sure. I think it was when she first started letting it grow out

[@iamnunya7074]

Good job baby you are going to inspire ppl