I Stopped Shaving and the Internet LOST IT

[@sierrakipp]

for those that left unnecessary comments, it's funny how something so unimportant and irrelevant to their lives affects them so deeply haha. thanks, Eva, for not giving in to hateful comments. It really shows how self-confident and self-assured you are and it sets a good example for all women, especially young girls

[@Danilla229]

Well, some ppl who've never seen a hairy woman will naturally freak out when they see it the first time. Most of them will think she either doesn't care about hygiene much or wanna draw some attantion. Agree it's weird that women who are against social norms never let their legs go hairy which means they are totally aware of and avoid the repulsing power of a hairy woman.

[@bp6877]

Many people get very upset about things that don't really matter, and yet are rarely upset enough about the things that really DO matter!

[@foljs5858]

eyesores are important

[@thankyouuniverse3682]

​@@foljs5858it's only an eyesore if you aren't used to it, and her capitalistic history segment showed how it was made up by a man and made people feel bad about themselves because of it. Men found women attractive ALL THE TIME before shaving started, so it isn't actual reasonable to say that women aren't as attractive WITH body hair.

[@foljs5858]

@@thankyouuniverse3682 people, men and women, have been shaving for millenia. And where they haven't, it's because they naturally have less body hair (like in Asia). Except if the goal is to look more like our primate forefathers

[@bubblesandhayes]

❤❤❤❤ I'm 42 and very "earthy" as my friends would say....I stopped shaving a few years back. My husband loves me the way I am. I stopped shaving before we met soo I know he must. Shout to all the women who could give two sh!ts about what society says!!!! 👏 🎉 yall are my inspiration 😘😘

[@unclewilbur8976]

Earthy women are all that matters!!! 😊

[@jeanettemarkley7299]

😁

[@erictaylor5462]

You married Mr. Rodgers! Give your husband a hug from me. He sounds like a great guy.

[@bubblesandhayes]

@erictaylor5462 I'll definitely give him a hug for u!! But no Mr. Rodgers here lol. He's a United States Marine Corp Veteran. He will be the 1st to tell ya that life is too short to worry about unimportant things.

[@simplexj4298]

Great video. As a male I've always considered it weird how much fuzz many others (men as well as women) make about shaving their body hair. A certain degree of body hair is what makes part of the difference between being a kid or an adult person. That's simply it. And, looking at the topic from a very personal perspective: as a male I feel attracted by women, *not* by little girls. Simple as that. So women out there: by proud of your body hair, whether you shave it or not, whether you show it or not.

[@naomimay82]

Perfectly put!!!! Women are expected to shave so their bodies look like the bodies of little girls. This is super creepy!! Grown women have body hair. My husband has never cared if I shave or not; he leaves it up to me. He straight up says that he is attracted to grown women though, and grown women have body hair.

[@Krmpfpks]

I just commented the exact same thing before reading your comment. I’m into women, not into girls.

[@DM-nw5lu]

Shaving your legs and armpits only came about when short skirts and sleeveless tops came about and when Gilette realized they could bully women into buying razors as well! Not just men!

[@erikstorm8935]

@@DM-nw5lu Now those same type of companies are doing the same with men. But with 'manscaping' and chest shaving and things like that. For example, most of the top advertisers on the 'bro' channels are manscaping ads lol. Well, that and certain kind of pills for certain situations.

[@thankyouuniverse3682]

​@@erikstorm8935remember the Seinfeld episode where Jerry shaves his chest and Kramer is super upset about how it imasculates Jerry 😂

[@essentialsteffi4706]

I stopped shaving bc I realized my very painful rashes came just from this very effective marketing that makes me pay money to feel bad and be in pain. Nope, I was given a brain by Mother Nature and I am using it properly 😂 thank you Eva for normalizing us!

[@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk]

Did you shave your cooch

[@PiratePete-te8qp]

A buitiful women is buitiful period

[@aljones9997]

hairy women are the best!!!

[@skylarlouise5706]

I had stopped shaving my underarms for at least a month before it just got too itchy,same with my legs so I started shaving again. For me,it feels great with no hair. Women shouldn't be shamed for not shaving something that naturally grows. Good for you for standing up for yourself and letting those comments roll off your back. Love your videos.

[@UnpluggedEva]

I feel you! Whatever feels right and comfortable is the way to go, and everyone's way to go is going to look a little different.

[@derekdolcy5839]

😊✋ hi there Skylar

[@derekdolcy5839]

Yea 😊 true

[@gottanikoncamera]

I actually shaved my arm pits once (I’m a guy) and didn’t like the skin-on-skin feel. I felt sweatier, and it was uncomfortable having sweaty skin against sweaty skin. Somehow, hair works as a sort of buffer between body and arm.

[@rockjockchick]

@@gottanikoncamera wonder if it reduces chafing.

[@cuteprincess441]

I hate the pressure that society puts on women! You do you, everyone else can mind their own business!

[@erikstorm8935]

Absolutely agreed, but unfortunately its not just women anymore. Men are now pressured to shave more than just their faces. Especially if men are fit. Apparently if a man is hairy now he's a 'caveman' lol.

[@cuteprincess441]

@@erikstorm8935 No kidding hey! That's a really good point. It gets exhausting. People should be allowed to do whatever they want with their bodies and not be judged for it.

[@arniesea]

I was a hippy in the late 60’s - early 70’s. Full on body hair on women, and full beards were pretty normal. So discovering your channel, I found your look appealing. What I value most about you is your authenticity. Being comfortable in your own skin and abilities is part of it. Bravo! ❤

[@Hannah-y2z]

I'm jealous your got to be a hippy in that time period

[@churblefurbles]

@@Hannah-y2z They destroyed what was left before handing their children nothing, I guess that's something to be jealous of.

[@davep6977]

hair, hair. Long beautiful hair. Shoulder length and longer...etc etc

[@sidilicious11]

I also was a female hippy from the late 60’s on. Haven’t shaved since….except I do use a sharp scissors to take off my mustache hair.. It’s my one vanity as far as body hair. I miss the long hair trend from the 70’s on men and women.

[@user-jh7cq3ct6u]

Gross no wonder there's more gay men coming out proud.

[@reader649]

When I was in the U.S. Navy in the late 1970's and temporarily home ported in Naples Italy, my best friend/shipmate and I visited numerous places on leave during the summer. I will always remember my sort of "culture shock" at seeing many women of all ages in sleeveless dresses and copious amounts of armpit hair and on their legs too. I got used to it and accepted it as part of Italian culture, probably southern European culture. My shipmate thought it was incredibly sexy and loved seeing it on young women especially. Eva I so respect your critical thinking skills,intellectual curiosity and rational motivations to challenge conventional beliefs and traditions. Bravo young lady. Let the body hair grow!

[@pendragon2012]

People are so ridiculous. Sorry you had to put up with that, Eva.

[@UnpluggedEva]

Their reactions inspired this video, so I'm glad :)

[@roypearce6968]

Great video and I glad you make it .

[@derekdolcy5839]

🙂hi Adam

[@alannakuether6366]

I stopped shaving years ago and my body is SO happy for it! No more razor burn. No more nicks and cuts. No more time and money wasted. I feel GOOD in my own skin. I feel so much more confident and I feel like I truly love myself, so much more than when I always felt I needed to change my natural body in order to fit in. Thanks for sharing this video and for being you

[@aljones9997]

wow, i bet you're hot as hell!!!!

[@dreamthedream8929]

im a man and i am the opposite, i do try to shave. its a better feeling with no hair in the way.

[@alannakuether6366]

@@dreamthedream8929 do you want a cookie or something? Not sure how your comment relates to the video or adds to the conversation.

[@dreamthedream8929]

@@alannakuether6366 its about shaving so there you go. as a man i do shave, the body feels better without it

[@alannakuether6366]

@@dreamthedream8929no actually. It is not about shaving. It is about the EXPECTATION of women to shave and the reactions women get when we don’t conform to arbitrary and sexist beauty standards. So why, as a man, do you feel the need to insert yourself and your decisions about your body into a conversation about women’s’ bodies?

[@leighannenight]

I have not shaved in about two years and the longer this time goes by the more absurd the idea of shaving gets. It was a challenge to stop because, like you, I started as soon as I started developing body hair and the process of going from shaven to not shaven is a bit uncomfortable. You have to wait for your stubble to grow out and then soften. But once I got over that hump I don't notice my body hair at all (except when the breeze goes through my leg hair, I love that feeling). People are very silly when they are confronted with something they aren't used to but like you I have not had anyone (in real life) ever comment on my body hair except to compliment it because I think secretly, a lot of women want to stop but that deep seated insecurity around it is very strong. I do still feel insecure but it slowly fades a little more with each passing day and that has actually benefited immensely on a psychological level. So thanks for the video! Solidarity Sister!!

[@UnpluggedEva]

Solidarity!

[@HapppiiiTato]

Yesss, I stopped about a year ago, and the biggest struggle is really my internal battle! My partner has a preference, but he respects what I want to do, and that I don't want to have stubbles all day every day

[@piroskis]

I also LOVE the breeze-in-your-leg-hair feeling. I can actually FEEL it because of the hairs. I couldn’t feel the breeze like that on my leg without it.

[@colorfulthreadsembroidery]

I also started shaving as puberty hit. And continued till my early 20s. In college, i wrote a paper about arm pit hair, and I needed to question a lot of men. The majority of the answers were things like, she looks pre-pubesent or younger, and I was sickened over this and stopped shaving everything. I wanted to weed out those men who were secretly looking for a childlike girl and wanted to date men looking for a woman. It worked like a charm. The shallow men faded out of my life. I am in a healthy and happy marriage where body shame has no place. Thank you for being strong, loving, and owning who you are!❤❤

[@erikstorm8935]

Thank you for being consistent! As there's definitely 'natural women' who say they don't want 'shallow men', but yet will only date tall guys, physically fit guys, guys without long beards, etc. Just like how there's men who expect a woman to hit the gym every day, but he'd prefer to sit on the couch all day playing video games. I think it's ok to have certain 'standards', I just like consistency in people. And agreed that those answers they gave were creeeeepy as hell. Who in their right mind can have that as their reason? I hope they aren't around kids.

[@propermodulation948]

I'm growing out my taint hair. It weeds out the intolerant women. It collects a few dingleberries but if anyone complains I know it's just body shaming.

[@movingdragons]

Valid. ❤ Pedos need to be avoided.

[@lemurlover7975]

That is really interesting because I was raped as a child by lots of pedophiles in human trafficking slavery that said they prefer women without armpit hair because they look more like children. They prefer people who look like children but with breasts, and I was too young to have breasts, when being abused by them.

[@heidi1651]

I actually stopped shaving my underarms and wearing deodorant during breast cancer treatment several years ago as I just wanted to give the area a rest. I’ve never gone back to either and feel fine about it. It doesn’t smell, no one has commented, and I don’t think much about it. I think it’s great you let it alone. 🙂👏💗

[@UnpluggedEva]

I love that for you

[@IonIsFalling7217]

Same! No deodorant needed.

[@tarobarf]

I was called Sasquatch at school for having hairy legs when I was 12 and I went home and shaved for the first time that evening. I also have vivid memories of my male cousins pointing out my subtle moustache and asking me “why do you have hair on your legs?”. I would get so frustrated and would just respond “Because I’m a mammal”. So simple. All women grow hair. Haven’t lifted a razor to my body in over 7 years! Hairy and genuinely so comfortable in my body. Since stopping shaving, I have actually only ever received compliments from men, and it has never bothered sexual partners. It definitely filters out close minded people :)

[@bdickinson6751]

"Because I'm a mammal",is the best response to give to anyone who asks such a stupid question. I'm a 70 year old male and have never had a problem seeing women with body hair. Actually find it kind of sexy. Just be who you are and tell the busybodys to "piss off". 👊🏼

[@aljones9997]

WOW. i bet you look amazing!!!

[@tedpreston4155]

I'm one of those men who would be complimenting your decision. Body hair is beautiful. Shaving and makeup ruin women's looks, in my view. (Not that ANY woman should make decisions to please me! But I'm glad my wife doesn't shave, and that she doesn't wear makeup.) 🙂

[@respectkindness-oj6xz]

whales were considered mammals, not sure if that is the argument other than the obvious fact that it grows on humans naturally but the elimination of hair is artificial using advanced modern technology. those guys are silly and immature, especially being males they should be even more aware that hair growth is natural, ludicrous for someone who has hair to criticise fellow humans especially as a guy who is obviously more hairy. silly and annoying

[@mizotter]

I'm 59 and a straight, cis woman in the midwest USA. I stopped shaving 30 years ago. When people make rude comments about my body hair, they are letting me know that they are shallow and have little respect for women--and that they aren't worth a minute of my time. AND a year ago, I was diagnosed with a rare disease that creates scalp pain when my hair moves, so I started shaving my head to 1/4 inch. Living outside dominant society's gender expectations is fine for me. I don't give AF what others think. It's MY body; they need to STFU. You do you, boo! It's your body and nobody's effing business! Sending you BIG LOVE!

[@sierrakipp]

those that matter don't mind and those that mind don't matter!

[@churblefurbles]

A 59 year old using pronouns, that's the tell. As biological animals smv matters, you aren't outside the rules, you can choose to lose as many of the empty egg cartons do, this one is well on the way, and can get away with it while young, but eventually time will enforce its rules.

[@mizotter]

LOL! As an English educator, I have to laugh at your attempted attack, because "the tell" is that you clearly don't know what pronouns are. I can help you work on your reading skills and knowledge of parts of speech. Let's start with pronouns. The pronouns you used in your post include: that, you, many, this, one. Pronouns were not the subject of my comment, but I'm always glad to help folks understand more about how the English language works! Based on your tone and word choice, my guess is that you are reacting with hostility to adjectives like "straight" and "cis" that describe the noun "woman." Be well, fellow, aging, biological animal!

[@SalmonFume]

You clearly don't give AF what other people think. Whether that's a good thing or not is another question. I personally, like the majority of people, think it's disgusting. And the strange story you invent to justify being a slob quite actually is very laughable imo.

[@kebman]

What's a cis woman? Something wrong with you?

[@jasonrogers469]

Simply put, when I was a 13 year old boy, I saw a woman about your age with underarm hair that looked exactly like yours does and I thought it was the most lovely, natural thing I've ever seen. That's never changed nor will it ever.

[@jeffhampton2767]

Maybe you like hairy men's armpits

[@rockjockchick]

Cool

[@TechOutAdam]

Mrs. Doubtfire vibes.

[@xfdrtgfd]

It's very rude of people you don't even know to tell you that you have to shave or even to say they don't like it, IMHO. I appreciate that you went to the effort to research it and present what you've found. It makes me think about a broader issue, where people don't recognize that a lot of what they feel offended by is simply what they were taught, and there's no other real reason.

[@UnpluggedEva]

So true!

[@saraanson8917]

Something I only noticed in my later years...look at deodorants and antiperspirants...I always liked the scents of men's deodorants better than women's (although I never used them myself), and I wondered why so many men's products were blue while women's were always a pasty white. I realized most men's products were ONLY deodorant...while most women's products (actually, all of them that I can find in a typical store), were BOTH deodorant and antiperspirant...and it is the antiperspirant which can possibly be bad for your health. So...not only can men have body hair without judgement, but they are allowed to sweat and SHOW IT, as long as they don't smell bad...but women aren't even allowed to show that they sweat. We have to pretend we aren't even human.

[@respectkindness-oj6xz]

"pink is gay, blue is manly" meanwhile in russian slang a gay man was referred as голубой

[@asta7303]

I am a 62 year old woman and believe it or not but I have never shaved my armpits and I have never used make up either. I remember my friends using make up and when I tried it I just felt so disgusted. I didn't feel clean with a lot off stuff in my face, so I just decided not to use it. Takes to much time too. I also early decided I didn't want children and have a husband who feels the same. I have always hated that we are supposed to be in a certain way and have never fallen for pressure about what I am supposed to be or not. I really do not care what other people think. I more have a personality that if I'm supposed to do something I just do not want to do it. And I have had a career in high positions so not being like everybody else doesn't stop you from anything. The thing is I have just lived my life this way and have not have a lot of comments or opinions. But I'm not a beautiful woman which I believe makes a difference, an average looking woman doesn't get that much comments about her looks. Or if people have had opinions I have not heard them, because I just do not care. And have never done so. You shouldn't listen so much to what people say or think. Listen to yourself.

[@UnpluggedEva]

I absolutely love your stance on everything. I think we'd have a lot to talk about if we met in real life ;) Power to you!

[@lanceandshelleypeters-en465]

No shaving or makeup for me either, since I was about 16. I’m 67 now. I never encountered any people that cared either way. It was on the tail end of the hippie time, back when I was first making these decisions. Then it just stuck. I never saw the point of going to the trouble of altering my natural appearance. Might have had something to do with my lack of skill with make up too. 😆

[@danherrick5785]

You make a good point about looks. Eva is so attractive that I think she might get more flack because of it.

[@markmitchell457]

As a man, I never understood makeup. Moisturizers in nasty climates like NW Texas, sure, but chemical based paint I didn't get. Now you can buy an airbrush to spray paint your face. WTF?

[@asta7303]

@@markmitchell457 My husband says the same as you do.

[@julkaxvx1]

I feel so validated. I've stopped shaving a couple of months ago, but since those are winter months, not many people have seen my with my body hair. It took me some time to get used to how my body looks now. And sometimes it's still something weird to see my legs with hair. I'm a little worried about how some of the people will react to it, when the summer comes. I'm also really blessed that my boyfriend loves my body hair! And my sisters and close friends have no problem with it (because why tf would anyone have?). I love your channel, please continue to make content that some of the people will think is is radical.

[@SalmonFume]

It's not radical. It's not liberating, it's none of that. It's manly. It's slobbish. I wouldn't comment on something like that in real life. But on the inside I'd be thinking: gross. Doesn't she take care of herself?

[@julkaxvx1]

@@SalmonFume I do take care of myself

[@julkaxvx1]

@@SalmonFume Also, I don't consider shaving as taking care of yourself, why would I? After shaving my skin was always irritated, itchy, and red. Since I've stopped, my skin is healthier than ever. And what is it about the double standards? Are you slobbish for not shaving your legs? Does it make you smelly and unhygienic? And if I don't want to be smelly and unhygienic, should I shave my head too? My brows, and every, and I mean every part of my body? Hair is gross, right?

[@piroskis]

⁠​⁠@@julkaxvx1he definitely sounds slobbish to me! You go girl! For me this is my first year with body hair!

[@fredtdtje]

Random male perspective here: I'll admit that I have been talking to friends about some women's body hair but never to that women herself. And I'll admit that at first glance, it turns me off a little. But after that first moment of shock, you get to know the person, and because not shaving is such a mental struggle for women, I noticed that women that don 't shave, usually have strong personalities and are more likely to be interesting. And THAT's a major turn on. So what I'm working on these days is to no longer be put off at first glance, but instead take it as the positive thing that is usually is!

[@UnpluggedEva]

Oh wow I love that! So cool of you!

[@lanceandshelleypeters-en465]

and, you, as a man, have been influenced by the media and our society, just as much as women have, to see armpit hair on women as unattractive.

[@dfin100]

Whatever cuck.

[@cm-oo1td]

​@@UnpluggedEva a tash on a woman is a no no but the rest is not too bad

[@blackblix]

I hope for the same one day. We are all equally fuzzy and no one ever stops to think about how brainwashed we are to think whats ok and whats not on every level in life. Body hair is normal and is there for many reasons. Do what makes you feel good. I wish more women would do this and normalize having body hair and not caring what others think.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Neither my wife or my daughter shave anything. I think it’s great that they are free of that idiotic ritual

[@jasonrogers469]

Same here, my wife, who was my girlfriend at the time, immediately, unhesitatingly and most importantly, gladly stopped shaving when we were both high school juniors when she found out I thought it was attractive and sexy, which I had since I was about 13, 14 years old or so, and also because she hated shaving anyway. She was a huge influence on both our daughters and neither of them have ever removed a strand of hair nor have they ever had a problem with the boyfriends they've had who all have actually been very supportive of them. The truth is...however most of society would like to believe it's not true...is that there are PLENTY of guys out there of all ages who prefer natural women that look like adults and not preteen kids.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

@@jasonrogers469 exactly right. Well said.

[@TheodoraFan]

This video means so much to me, Eva. Now I know I no longer alone in this situation. The whole burden of removing bodily hair has haunted most of my life growing up. I used to hate myself so much for being more hairy than other girls (actually, that contributed to me hating my whole being as a female). I only wore long trousers or shirts with long sleeves all seasons despite living in tropical area. Always stayed alert about my arm movements to avoid accidentally revealing my "dirty" part. Friends made fun of it, family kept reminding about maintaining a girly image so as not to offend anyone. I spend hours plucking all the hair out, which, you know, was not really a comfortable process, and I had to keep doing that every two weeks since the growing hair was so itchy (not to mention to in-grown hair). My relatives, out of worry for my lack of womanhood (they had good intention), pressured me to undergo a laser removal that was unimaginably expensive yet ineffective. At some point, I had enough of this cumbersome crap and just let my hair grow back again. To be honest, it just feels so natural and I think I will keep it that way from now on, although there will be someone who loves to mock this decision of mine and deem me unworthy of a woman (unhygienic, lazy, monkey-alike and whatever mean stuffs they can come up with). I don't have any agenda of being a radical role model or else, I just want to live my life and stay true to myself. But every now and then, these unreasonable social pressures can get a better of you and make you feel so isolated. The pressure of having my hair removed is still there, but now I know what is best for my body and never let that sways me into conforming to nonsense any more.

[@robwasnj]

This lesson extends WAY beyond just bodyhair! I love that you question social norms, I've done this my entire life and have been branded an outcast at times, been called "weird" and every other thing in the book. Now I'm secure in myself and have plenty of genuine friends, a wonderful wife and none of it bothers me but this video was so relate-able. My wife and I both loved your travel channel, it was sad to hear of it's ending but tonight we just happened upon this and embrace your content and delivery. My wife also has chosen not to wear makeup, doesn't dye her hair and is absolutely beautiful, we also took it upon ourselves about 8 years ago to "try" a vegan diet for a week and never went back. Anyways, wishing you continued happiness and hoping you find the time to share with us and enjoy doing so! -Rob & Lisa

[@Wonderhussy]

Solidarity! I haven't shaved my pits (or legs) since 2019...I do still get comments about it, but it's been so long now that it's just sort of part of life. The way I look at it is, the people who like me for ME will continue to follow and support me...whether I shave or not. Those that it does bother can just go watch another channel😀

[@UnpluggedEva]

Ah YES! That is exactly how I feel. Keep doing you

[@SalmonFume]

It's unattractive, that's all. You may not like it, but for most people it is unattractive. That is a fact.

[@Jeremygeo]

You two need to get together and do a special KZbin video!

[@Danilla229]

Well, some ppl who've never seen a hairy woman will naturally freak out when they see it the first time. Most of them will think she either doesn't care about hygiene much or wanna draw some attantion. Agree it's weird that women who are against social norms never let their legs go hairy which means they are totally aware of and avoid the repulsing power of a hairy woman.

[@robertherrmann4823]

@wonderhussy, like you, I was an army brat and spent time in Germany as a teenager. European women did not all shave, which on some women looked good, others not so much. My only issue was with women with hairy legs that wore sheer hosiery, but I got used to it. As I started having sexual relationships, the smell of a hairy armpit drove me crazy. Must have been the pheromones!!! Nowadays when I see a woman in public with hairy armpits, I see someone that is confidant and sure about herself. Shaving is just no fun, regardless of gender. Eva sounds like she has more important issues to deal with. The nomad life style can sound romantic, but at some point, putting down roots IN THE RIGHT COMMUNITY becomes more of a desire than crawling into whatever womb-like conveyance one has created for oneself, be it RV, SUV, sailboat, etc. Eva seems like someone who can transition to a more stable life fairly easily. Sara, you have always had your home somewhere, and you are a very popular KZbinr, so when the time comes for you to ease off on the travelogue and put down some roots, find a tribe that fits and continue your romping around, just maybe in a different medium or genre.you have some amazing talents and a healthy interest in the world around you.

[@sarahtollackson8482]

Yes! 🙌 I’m 32 yo and stopped shaving my armpits, legs and upper lip almost 4 years ago now. Never looked back! And I’ve never once had issues finding partners who accept and love me no matter. It was one of the best things I’ve done to gain self-confidence. We need more women to stand up to these hypocritical and demoralizing standards.

[@churblefurbles]

You were under 30 and could get away with much, doesn't mean anything now. Demoralization is a lowering of standards, very telling you have that the other way around.

[@jasonrogers469]

There are more men out there who love body hair on women than most of society would or could ever imagine, I know because I am one of them.

[@TechOutAdam]

Truly sounds like too much work to shave that much lol I wouldn't do it either.

[@Junkmailcrusades]

I love body hair in most cases, the upper lip may be a bit too much tho. that's an easy fix with one round laser treatment. but everything else, pits are kinda hot

[@Gumpmachine1]

So losers who can’t do better

[@cwil7252]

I'm not sure why anyone finds the need to comment on any other person's appearance. This is something I definitely reassessed during the pandemic. I realized how many chemicals I was putting on my skin and how much my skin was getting damaged and getting ingrown hairs and such and my sensitive skin was just not happy. I switched to more natural products, cut out the chemicals and cut way back on shaving. I just give my skin a break until it starts to bother me. Such a better balance for me... plus a huge time saver.

[@HeathSpace]

Body hair is actually on our bodies to help prevent bacteria from getting into those areas. It is a natural protective mechanism to prevent infections.

[@respectkindness-oj6xz]

also, i noticed hairy people who shower and smell better than some shaved people i encountered. bodily odor is more a consequence of health problems than hair. their hypocrisy is obvious, why they would not allow women to be bald or men to have long hair? sociocultural complexes and stereotypes, sometimes even superstitions. centuries in the past females were hairy and men especially with their beards. if hair was the cause of bad smell then why pets or animals covered with more hair never smell worse somehow? sweat smells differently for each person and hair is not what causes it, with or without hair sweat remains on skin or clothing and that smell persists regardless

[@maryannkeith4062]

In the winter I take extended breaks from shaving. It's very freeing. I've been swimming at an indoor pool to train for a race and decided not to trim down there. I was shocked by the amount of thought that went into whether or not I should trim my bikini line before going to swim laps. You're right, hair just needs to be normalized to the point where we don't spend so much mental energy on it as a society. There are much better uses of our time. Thank you for making this video! Can you do one on makeup? I hate makeup so much. Why as women are we pressured to paint our faces to be accepted?

[@LotusPoet]

I totally agree.

[@barbarascheck6519]

Exactly! What a waste of time and money to shave and apply makeup! Women should not be coerced to slather dangerous chemicals on their skin. I moved from Los Angeles area to Northern California foothills in 2008, and I'm so glad that most women in my area don't wear makeup - and they are beautiful. What a relief to live more simply and use my energy and time on important things. I love watching Eva because she is so natural and beautiful and REAL - such an inspiration!

[@Gumpmachine1]

As long as I don’t need a six pack, six figure income and need to be six feet tall

[@Gumpmachine1]

Yeah I decided not to work out during the winter and was so disappointed in the lack of attention I got from females. Can’t they just accept me for who I am

[@erikstorm8935]

@@Gumpmachine1 I'm not judging them at all because everyone should be themselves. But, I also hope they understand that many men aren't physically attracted to that. Just like how many women aren't into short or skinny or fat guys. Or guys with with long beards or piercings or lots of tattoos. Or who are massively balding, but dont feel like shaving it all off. If it's ok to not date those guys, it's ok for guys to not date 'natural women'. Since people can't change what we are attracted and unattracted to.

[@theserendipityjourney]

Haven't shaved for years and im way more comfortable for it. I have really sensitive skin and no matter which razor or shaving products I used, I always ended up with sore pits and waxing wasnt working for me either. So I stopped. Best decision ever. I couldn't give a monkeys what other folk think and I'd tell them so if they commented negatively! I've always disagreed with the saying 'Beauty is only skin deep' because to me, true beauty comes from within. Beauty is in your soul and it is shown in your outward actions and attitude to those around you. You have a beautiful soul that shines through. Dont let the haters get you down. 💜

[@J.G.resilient]

I'm so sorry you had to go through this, Eva. But never give up on being who you are.

[@Mylittlestcorner]

I bounce back and forth between shaving. I do what I want - be it shaving or not. I no longer let outside pressures make the decision. I choose now 😊

[@jdkworld97]

I first had my unibrow plucked when my mom dragged me along to a "beauty specialist". Since then, I plucked my unibrow because of social pressure. But actually, I always loved my unibrow. Half a year ago I transitioned to cutting my unibrow instead of plucking it so the hairs would normalize and recently I stopped cutting it! I still groom it though. I am so happy, because I find my unibrow super beautiful. It is part of me :) I actually also find armpit hair really beautiful, your video gave me the idea to really stop shaving it instead of shaving it now and then :) Unfortunately my leg hair will never be beautiful again after years of epilating, so I will have to keep shaving that :(. If you have beautiful leg hair and maybe want to regrow it some time, don't epilate!

[@UnpluggedEva]

Ohhh I LOVE LOVE LOVE this. And I always find myself crushing on girls with unibrows haha

[@Gumpmachine1]

I decided to stop building my business and working out and if girls a judgmental and won’t date me then they’re insecure because they should want me the way I am

[@openlyspoken]

I’m with you, Sister!! Not shaving my armpits has been so liberating!! That and allowing my belly to be soft and comfortable instead of intentionally sucking it in and/or squeezing it into tight pants. Getting to a point where you realize “these rules on how to be a woman suck and I’m not f*cking doing it anymore” is the most powerful feeling

[@celinefuchs4095]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m sorry for those who sent such negative comments. Last year I went on a camping trip, and I remember one of the girls on the trip really wanting to shave, because, if I correctly picked up on the context, I think she felt very uncomfortable for not having shaved in a while, and I remember just feeling sad that she felt like she needed to shave. Me, at that time, I couldn’t care less. I always disliked shaving because it took so long and I almost always cut myself. It seemed less hassle to just leave it. I did like the feeling of smooth skin, but I didn’t like that feeling of needing to shave anytime a stubble showed up. A random carpool conversation my freshman year in high school normalized not shaving, at least in winter, and I started doing that, thinking I could get away with it and not have people notice. And I mostly did. When I learned about the Gillette marketing scheme a few years back, I felt like I finally had the reason I needed to not shave just because I felt like it, and to only shave when I wanted to. (Which, to be clear, sometimes I do want to, I like the look and the feel, just not enough to do it all the freakin time.) And that has been mostly my mentality since. I think I do still feel some social discomfort if I don’t shave in summer, particularly armpit hair, and I’m living in a new (to me) culture right now where body hair isn’t as prevalent to begin with, but also tank tops are not as common over here, so we’ll see what my shaving situation looks like come the warmer months 😅

[@JW46716]

Why should people have to feel embarrassed or ashamed just because of something that is 100% natural and happens to everyone. It just doesn't make sense to me. I respect that you ignore what we are told is "normal" and just live life careless of what other people think.

[@kittywampus]

Weird how society wants women to appear prepubescent

[@deeannlett-neal3325]

Little kewpie dolls

[@aljones9997]

hairy women are the best!!!

[@tedpreston4155]

I'm not sure that "society" is to blame. There's a financial incentive at play that is shaping the views of much of society. Pornography is big business, and pornographers will do what they think will sell their product most profitably. Since they are selling sexual fantasy, they cater to the fantasies of their customers. Many of those customers still have a fascination with their first sexual partners, back when they and their partners were still children. So porn caters to their childish fantasies by presenting them with shaven women. Maybe it's because I never had sexual experiences with pre-pubescent women, but I don't find shaven bodies attractive. I find most pornography gross: it feels like it is encouraging child sex predators to believe their thoughts are acceptable.

[@itsnotme07]

Nicely done Eva! You touched a nerve there...LOL For me, I don't care if a woman shaves of not. None of my business unless we're a couple...and then, I'd still leave it to her, as it's her body and her choice. Would it bother me? Nope. I've dated women who didn't shave their legs/armpits. They were just as beautiful to me as those I've dated who did shave. So I say, if it works for you, do it! If it matters to someone you love...certainly talk with them, but in the end, it's your/their body....the decision stays with you/them. I have a hard enough time dealing with my own hair...haha.

[@erikstorm8935]

Absolutely agreed, its their body. But, with that said, I can understand if someone doesn't find it physically attractive and chooses not to date them. And I'm not talking about breaking up after being a serious couple already. But during the early dating period, or before going out at all. Basically - physical attraction matters. Just like how it's ok for women to not date short guys, skinny guys, fat guys, dudes with long beards, etc. Or even guys who aren't very physically fit (the 'gym bros'). Everyone has their own standards, as high as it may be. A lot of those 'natural' women probably wouldn't date a guy shorter than them or too skinny or too thick. And that should be absolutely respected. We can't change what we are attracted...and unattracted to.

[@guttered03]

Have had comments about hair and lack of hair (started going bald in my late teens but always been a bodily hairy guy) for twenty odd years and always been self conscious about it, so much of society these days is all about how we look and not how we act. End of the day it’s your body do as you like and fuck the negative keyboard warriors stuck in their mums basements! Hair no hair I still think you look gorgeous ❤ ps glad to see Vilk looking happier than last week after his vets visit 💜

[@UnpluggedEva]

Yes! I totally feel your remark on what society judges us on. And thank you, yes Vilk is a trooper!

[@prasanthimatharu6150]

It's crazy that a bit of hair can get people so wound up! It's your body and your choice how you live and express yourself.

[@naomivernon607]

The boys at my middle school used to call me “mustache girl” and I wish I had the strength then to tell them to f*** off. It’s absolutely no one’s business, it’s MY body. These trolls who keep commenting on your hair have their own major internal issues. Thank you for making this video and thank you for telling the real story behind women’s removal of body hair!!

[@Gumpmachine1]

Women shame men for not measuring up to certain attraction metrics.

[@alliesmith5588]

I'm so sorry you went through that. I don't shave and my family shames me too. They use to say "it's not womanly not to shave". I just stopped caring. I'm my own person. You are your own person too❤❤❤❤

[@robertkendall6660]

I stopped caring what other people think of me in my late 20s (30 years ago). If you’re relying on others to help make you happy then you’ll likely never be truly happy. Spend your teens and early 20s finding out who you are and follow that inner compass. I tend to gravitate toward others who don’t care what people think about them. A woman with hairy pits or no makeup is obviously such a person. That pulls me in, not turns me away. You definitely follow your compass, and I like where it’s pointing. That’s the number one reason why I subscribed. You said recently that you’ll be taking a break. I’ll be here when you get back. Enjoy!

[@julymoon4815]

I shaved my head and was ridculded and bullied by the hairdresser who pressurised me to have a bob for twenty minutes before i left and asked my son to do the job for me. When people comment on my lack of crowning glory and i tell them that actually apart from eyebrows and eyelashes i have never ever had body hair anywhere so shaving my head made me feel complete i was told i was just `wierd' but i will be sixty this year and dont give a flying f**k whatever anyone has ever thought of me or does so now. I say be whom you want to be Eva, i think you are one of the most exceptional women to date and i am proud of you, though i know you not and just because you do what the things that makes your life richer whilst many of us cannot, will not or are too afraind even to contemplate being one self in the big wide world. Go girl, you are fab just the way you are!

[@carulaporelmundo]

Hi, beautiful, I'm a nomade girl in van from Argentina. I haven't shaved for many months and I learned to accept and love myself naturally like this. It's incredible how people judge something so banal these days. I admire and respect you. Hug

[@user-jh7cq3ct6u]

It's so banal that you're watching a video about accepting your hairy self? You know it's gross and manly and you just wanted reassuring at least be honest that you're glad you're not the only one and that makes you feel normal as she's now your hero. But living in a van I'm sure it's not that important for you so it's ok. I'm happy too when I have 1 less extremely difficult chore to do.😅

[@konstantinaantoniou9548]

Relax a bit bro​@@user-jh7cq3ct6u

[@respectkindness-oj6xz]

if it is manly why it naturally grows on women and what was the standards centuries in the past when razors were inexistent? many of you bimbos who complain and judge making a mockery of others are using the technologies these people made and offered you.

[@respectkindness-oj6xz]

if it is manly why it naturally grows on women and what was the standards centuries in the past when razors were inexistent? many of you bimbos who complain and judge making a mockery of others are using the technologies these people made and offered you.

[@kelseyharte4839]

I love love love love your mission here. As I've awakened spiritually, I've come to realize how many women are participating in the creation of capitalist and sexist standards. I've been really torn about wearing make-up and even feeling the need to "dress to impress".... like who cares!!!! There are so much more important things about humans than their physical appearance. You are an inspiration Ms. Eva!!

[@paulina-cp6uw]

hey eva! thank you so much for sharing your experience with body hair! im 22 years old and stopped shaving my armpits around two years ago and tbh i didnt really thought about it haha i just stopped somehow. dont even know why i stoppet but looking back its been such a great decision i made that time. i can just recommend everyone to try it out since its literally just hair. dont forget to ALWAYS be true to yourself and dont let anybody tell you what to do or how to feel

[@kathleenhavenga3447]

Well said Eva. My choice has always been to be natural, no make up, no shaving. My decision has nothing to do with anyone else, I live happily with it and I respect other people's choices. Society is so brain washed to be this and that, to conform, it's actually sad. Luckily some of us are strong and don't get hooked into what others want us to be and it's about choices. Buggar all the keyboard warriors, we Pitt ladies are here to stay. 👍

[@caterinaavella4727]

I too recently started not shaving my armpits. I am afraid of prejudice but I will try to move forward. Knowing you're not alone, however, makes all the difference. 😊

[@Theinvisiblehippie]

Saw your video shared on the razor free side of Reddit. I wish I could find other women like you where I am from! I don’t get looks that often but people close to me do occasionally bring it up. It makes me very uncomfortable. Anyway, you go girl! I think you’re cool AF ❤

[@ChristopherGronlund]

I went to a summer camp in Canada when I was a kid. One of the women (a counselor on some of the overnight trips) didn't shave. I asked my cabin counselor what she thought of that and she said, "Why would I care?" Then she asked me what I thought about it. Obviously, I was curious (even thought it was odd) because I asked, but with it thrown back at me, the answer was, "I guess the same thing. Why would I care?" It was never a big deal after that.

[@UnpluggedEva]

Absolutely love this!

[@lb282012]

The irony of a Veet ad popping up, ugh. Love this Eva, happy I found this channel :)

[@karolakivilo5004]

Me too, when really thinking about the social norms on women vs male body, in this case body hair, I cant actually believe the excpectation that women are expected to be hairless, which is unnatural and so ridiculous. This is quite unbelivable honestly that there are people out there commenting on womens body hair. In my teenage years when I saw women with normal body hair on their legs and armpits, I was so astonished and really wanted to have their courage because I was too afraid of what people think. After long winter is Estonia, I still did razor my legs because I just get too distracted and wanting to pick these out when I see my legs. I resonate with you a whole bunch Eva!

[@meganbowles2283]

I absolutely agree with everything you said. Over lockdown I let my hair grow out and had that realisation that I was only ever shaving because I thought that’s what I “had to do” and actually we’re all essentially ‘brainwashed’ into doing something that, most of the time, we’re not really conscious of. I’ll never forget one day, I had a sleeveless top on and my dad sat at the table with me, and I decided that I would just shed light on my armpit hair because he was bound to notice it. Initially he looked taken a back but I had a feeling he wouldn’t really know what to say. Turns out, later that day he kept going on to my sister how I was “letting myself go” and making it very clear he was put off by it. It was hurtful to hear but I just remind myself that MEN have body hair ANYWHERE IT GROWS and it is of no mind to anyone, so women SHOULD HE EXACTLY THE SAME. Hair grows on our heads so it should be allowed to exist on our bodies too!!

[@gutterqueen]

I had a similar childhood trauma mine was in the locker room and it was NOT my upper lip BUT, it haunts me to this day. You really did a lot of processing so maybe I don't have to. I love this format, learn something, make up my own mind about something...I LOVE IT!!

[@yosoysandoval6769]

And this is what I enjoy about you. You are REAL. I started following your channel because I liked your independence and sensed that you were strong and self confident. I had noticed the new look and wondered if you were getting any slack. Continue being a free spirit, Live life so that the preacher (or who ever) won't have to lie at your funeral. And experience life to its fullest.

[@Megs4drama]

I stopped shaving in 2020 BEST DECISION EVER!!!

[@jeffhampton2767]

🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@CatChacon]

I’m glad to see and hear more people are doing this. I do know I will have a few struggles once summer hits but I have a really great support system at home. Shave free all winter so far 🎉

[@monikastep5711]

As a 11 year old girl that shaved almost her entire body with a dry razor OUCH talk about razor burn :(...now in my 40s i go through periods (months) where I shave my legs and arm pits and then I don't. My spouse actually doesn't even notice when I do or don't... I just do it when I feel like a change... same as when I change my hairstyle. I do wish people could just accept it that we are all different and yet all the same and live with what we have. Good on you Eva for bringing up the subject!

[@danieldames6415]

Wow, this is very brave (ballsy) Eva. Your authenticity and vulnerability about such a supposedly taboo subject (which in essence should not actually be an issue at all), is admirable. Sure, we have all been conditioned and brainwashed into accepting certain fallacies and myths about how we should feel and react to societal beliefs and customs, but ultimately personal taste and preferences (which is also obviously influenced by such) dictates. Personally I can do unshaved female armpits, but legs not quite yet...which just confirms to me how fickle I am and we are. Highlighting the issue and where you stand personally on the matter is both necessary and inspiring. Thanks for the wonderful content and the brevity in which you relay it to your audience.

[@therion108]

As a man I shaved my armpits once just to see how it feels and it was pretty uncomfortable. Bare armpit skin was quite sensitive and I didn't get used to it and was glad when it grew back..

[@cuteprincess441]

My husband said the same thing. Plus the itching/rash when it grows back is quite annoying.

[@hafffie76]

girl, you are beautiful with or without body hair! you are Orim on tik tok both inspired me as a 16 year old girl to stop shaving my armpits and down stairs (i still shave my legs as a personal preference for me). you have been my favourite youtuber for months now because you are an insperation to me with the life of traveling in your defender you have been living and finding new and beautiful ways of being happy and it is my dream to do just what you do, but i will travel in a TroopCarrier instead. To see you stopped shaving has really boost my confidence because ive always hated shaving and putting in the time consuming effort to shave. I love what you are doing, keep doing it!💜

[@justme-dm7sb]

My friends are hilarious. One sent me some thing she found online that said "I hate it when you offer someone a sincere compliment on their mustache and suddenly she's not your friend anymore." I laughed my ass off, I have a great peach fuzz mustache. There is no way I am waxing or shaving my face. I am pushing 60 and have lived with my hairy body my whole life, I am not changing anything. I have hair on my fingers and toes even and have had people comment about how I should shave it. Why on earth would I do that? So I can get ingrown hairs and infections so someone that doesn't give a rip about me can feel better? My answer to them is that F word OFF! Hey Eva, grow some hair girl!

[@user-jh7cq3ct6u]

It doesn't matter when you're older. This woman is too young to let herself go. She still shaves her legs at least so she still cares what others think. So why not go the extra mile and shave her pits.

[@justme-dm7sb]

@@user-jh7cq3ct6u Why would it bother you that she does or not? Are you a personal victim of what she does or does not do? People have reasons for things they do or don't do. I am sure she has her own reasons that have nothing to do with you or anyone else.

[@user-jh7cq3ct6u]

@@justme-dm7sb you're a hairy woman asking me if I'm personally victimized by a complete stranger's choices? Nice choice of words I'm sure you're a ton of fun to have a mature debate with. It's not a tragedy she can do whatever she wants. She can even make a video about it so complete strangers can comment about it and not feel alone in their hairy life journey. Oh wait, we're here. Like I said, there's nothing wrong with letting yourself go. But if you care enough to shave your legs why not be extra and shave your pits? Women are and have always been so contradictory. So no I'm not a victim nor do I use that word loosely in any capacity. I'm a confident feminine looking woman who wants other women to appreciate being a woman. Not being rebellious and manly looking. But it's their choice. I wouldn't say anything to their face though that would be rude.But I think it... I'll say it here instead in the comments as a keyboard warrior if someone made a video about it. But I wouldn't say it to their face I'm not that mean or passionate about this subject. Just stop using the word Victim if it's unwarranted.

[@humancomplex9487]

In yoga, we learn that the hair is there to help the body regulate temperature, and it helps your lymph system to function best it can. Think about it, the most bodyhair you have in places were the most lymph nodes are. From lymph fluid, your hormones are made. And the regulation of hormones makes sure that you can calm your emotions enough to be able to expand your consciousness. Yes, that is right... it is part of your spiritual progress. Of course, Gilette rather has is stuck in a unconscious consumerist mindset, which they assure we'll keep ;)

[@susanlovesjava4961]

Hormones are made from chlorestrol not lymph fluids. The lymph system cleans the body if waste.

[@humancomplex9487]

@@susanlovesjava4961 hormones are Also made of cholesterol, but that is just one part. You will find that Maybe in a few years science will catch up with reality 😉

[@luminalgenie]

Stopped shaving 8 years ago, armpits, legs & pubes. Best decision ever. There will always be people who have negative opinions on women who don’t shave until more of us stop shaving so… I encourage ladies to embrace your natural bodies :)

[@jvm1059]

Hi Eva, thanks for sharing… it is amazing to me how blunt and often rude people can get in the comments of videos it is completely up to the individual what they do with their body’s and well other people are welcome to have their thoughts and opinions on the mater at the end of the day it is up to the individual to decide what they would like to do and they should not be made to feel like they are a lesser person because of their choice I really appreciate the way that you (Eva) presented the video Just know that you are not alone in your thoughts on the matter Sending my regards all the way from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@sagemorgan]

Oh girl, loud and proud! Good on ya. Unfortunately, I cannot say that you inspired me to not shave. That ship sailed over 10 years ago🤷🏽‍♀️ And yes, I notice the occasional double take when I raise my arms, but no one actually says anything to me. Because wouldn't that be weird, commenting on someone's personal grooming choices?!? Oh internet warriors 🙄🙄🙄 Anyway, here's hoping that your raw honesty and clear research does inspire others to rethink their grooming options. As many things (like bras and high heeled shoes) they were invented and marketed by men for purely personal reasons. One thing I've always said, evolution put that hair there for a reason and who am I to question Mother Nature/God/Universe? Can we hope for more raw, honest realness from you here on this new channel? I certainly hope so! I think I cried a little when you said goodbye, although I completely understood and agreed with your readings. ☮️♥️😆

[@childoftheuniverse1432]

Well done Eva 👏🏻. Highly appreciate you, your channel and this video. Thank you for speaking up about the most natural thing in human existence which is considered "weird" or "unhygienic". It takes courage to stand out & not follow the herd which you do beautifully 💗

[@AndreaAvila78]

I had a similar upper lip hair incident when I was a pre-teen. An aunt pointed it out to me in disgust. It really hurt me because I had not realised that it was something awful to have. I was so ashamed. Now in my early forties I shave it off whenever I remember to do it. I don't pay much attention to it. I don't pluck my eyebrows and I don't wear makeup. Now I have decided to stop colouring my hair. I'm in the process of going gray. Gray hair is also a taboo on this day and age. People compliment me on my face skin, maybe it looks healthy because I don't apply any toxic products on it. Who knows. Maybe it's a vegan diet full of antioxidants. 10 years ago I bought an epilator and I shave my legs and armpits with it whenever I remember to do it. In winter I don't shave my legs at all. I will try to grow out my armpit hair it sounds interesting and natural. Maybe we are meant to have hair there for a reason. The hair in the privates is meant to be there to protect you against infections. So why remove it? I don't do it. We live so far away from the natural world... We have lost contact with what is true and real.

[@mjallenuk]

I just like to play this from time to time to support my 12yo daughter who doesn't know what's about to happen ... Thank you so much for this x

[@DanielHerbert77]

Yesterday, I commented on your other channel about my fondness for your armpit hair. Now this video :-)

[@rolandrick]

I love this contribution. Stripped down to the basic problem, it addresses the biggest threat of mankind: greed.

[@MrMorton]

With all of the amazing things that you do and contributions you make to share cultures I'm sad that so many people had to be so idiotic, so judgemental, and bold enough to tell you to change. Rediculous. You're a beautiful and wonderful person and I'm glad with who you are.

[@CrustyClad]

I congratulate you for all the extra video engagement. Negative comments are still comments= engagement= KZbin promotes the video heavily. It's a win win. I say grow that hair and cash in ❤.

[@Healthyhabitjourney]

Mic drop 🎤 Thanks for making a video that compiled every thought in my head. My shaving routine depends on if I feel like it (which isn't often 🤣) It's also dictated by the weather/ temperature or if I'm feeling itchy. I had a model I was photographing give me a "warning" that she doesn't shave, and I thought it was sad that she felt the need to even have to explain. We got to change these beauty standards. I applaud you for being so brave and not letting the trolls influence your decision. 👏

[@johnhagan8775]

Your observation that it grew out of the Gilette profit motive, is perfectly valid. I don't like trends that originated in that way, so quite unconsciously, I grew to ignore it. I don't care one way or another about a beautiful woman's shaving habits, since they don't affect me. And you are a beautiful woman Eva. I am, sadly, at the end of my life so I had to tell you that directly. Don't doubt it.

[@titanbum7365]

Eva, I've watched a LOT of your videos and I never noticed this "issue" so the only reason I did is because you brought it up. I have to laugh at the women who MUST shave and lather their faces with goop in the name of beauty. If you think about it, doing that DOES NOT encourage them to feel good about themselves. So basically what the beauty industry is doing is shaming women and telling them they are ugly and to be beautiful they have to be fake. I had a christian friend who used to wear lots of it but after talking to me and being encouraged she lightened up and even went without. Her confidence increased as well as her self estem. Another example is from highschool. I had a classmate who was drop dead gorgeous or so I thought then I saw her sands makeup and Im not lying, I thought she was someone else! The thing that bugged me was she was naturally very good looking but I guess because of society's pressure she had to wear make-up. Such a shame. Ladies, if people dont accept you for you then they arent worth your time or friendship. Take that to the bank! If God wanted women without armpit hair He would have made them not have it. To shave under the arms is therefore NOT NATURAL. Besides when the arms are down which Im guessing is roughly 90% of the time no one notices anyway.

[@SalmonFume]

"If God wanted women without armpit hair He would have made them not have it. To shave under the arms is therefore NOT NATURAL." That's not a valid argument. If God didn't want people to die in horrible ways, he wouldn't allow it right? Hmm ... Strange reasoning. Fiction. "Besides when the arms are down which Im guessing is roughly 90% of the time no one notices anyway." True. But when somebody does, he or she is not the abnormal one. Woman with gigantic armpit hair is really unattractive. 90 percent of guys will think that. They won't say it in your face, that's all.

[@lau.tizzir]

@@SalmonFume What a weird thing to write... and why wouldn't God want people to die in horrible ways anyway? Has God talked to you? lol Forget about God now, let's put it this way: "If it wasn't natural for women to have armpit hair, then they wouldn't grow hair there". Done.

[@brettrobinson2901]

​@@SalmonFumeComparing body hair to horrible deaths make no sense...way bad analogy...

[@SalmonFume]

@brettrobinson2901 no problem it's OK you like muscular hair on a girl

[@brettrobinson2901]

@@SalmonFume Hair is muscular?...it can be different thicknesses I guess...

[@lazyassian]

I love you started this channel and that you're voicing and de-bunking topics that we should all question before just following what Sheeple and marketing have done for many decades. People are such "Karens" these days. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Love the direction you're going with all of this.

[@lori3056]

You approached this issue so well. Sorry you've been bullied for simply growing your body hair. My adult daughter has never shaved, and doesn't give a crap about anyone's opinion. It's not unhygienic if we bathe regularly. It's all good. I have to shave my lower legs or they get unbearably itchy, but I might see if I can push past the initial itchiness of.growing out my pits. You're an inspiration.

[@UnpluggedEva]

Give your daughter a high 5 from me! You guys sound like a great team!

[@lori3056]

@@UnpluggedEva Thank you!

[@SarahHorne1]

Great video Eva!! 😊 It’s unbelievable how some people think they have the right to tell others what they should do with their own bodies. As you say, it’s a bit sad that this was the only point some people wanted to make on your incredible videos!

[@maggiesmith977]

I am 72 and havn't shaved for 30 years. At first my kids said ( Mum You don't shave your legs) but over the years the hair has gone blond and not very noticable and now no one says a thing. I am a modern Grandma and love sleeveless dresses and because it has been so many years the hair is bearly noticeable not like when you shave every couple of days to keep smooth legs or smooth armpits. To me it was just a waste of time and I have better things to do. My husband was all okay with it. The best thing is to never start as it just makes the hair grow darker. I do feel sorry for the young girls today who start and have all those years ahead of them shaving.

[@JustinBurrichter]

It's your body. I only shave my beard and mustache in the summer time plus it's a pain to shave. You are the BOSS OF YOUR OWN BODY. I'm glad you don't let people to tell you how you should or shouldn't look like. Just about Every lady I know would want to stop or change subject quick. I wish more ladies down the road from now to who knows when follow you

[@EricB1967]

I'm a guy and I say keep doing what you're doing. Shave...don't shave...just be you! I'm behind you 100% regardless of your shaving/not shaving preferences.

[@toniabauer2403]

Love this video! Thank you for spreading awareness. I haven't shaved anything for 1 or two years and, yeah sometimes you feel a little weird but in general i really enjoy that i can spend my time and effort elsewhere :)

[@noranature]

thank you Eva for this video. I shave like most women. And like you I still remember when I shaved for the first time because of the pressure from outside. It's terrible, I already had 4 ingrown hairs in my bikini area (intimate area) which I had to surgically remove because there were large painful abscesses. A lot shaved hair also usually grow into my skin (also on the legs), which is very painful. Then i did a laser treatment (expensive) and they burned the entire skin in my intimate area. It was horrible and again very painful. I hate that we women have to do this just because of advertising, fashion or custom. You can be proud of yourself because you just have the courage to don't shave it! ultimately every hair on us is natural and normal. it's disgusting that you get so much bad attention to your armpit hair in the comments on yt. All the best, you brave Eva. It was nice to see the hairy lovely Vilk again ❣

[@UnpluggedEva]

Ahh I'm so sorry to hear you had to go through all that pain! Sounds awful. And indeed we do many things in the name of beauty that don't make much logical sense (myself included). As long as we're aware of the context and all the triggers that lead us towards certain choices, I think that makes a huge difference already!

[@noranature]

@@UnpluggedEva thanks for your answer and you are so right. once we realize why we are doing such nonsense we can change and be who we are. At some point we will no longer be embarrassed or angry about others who discriminate against us. we are all beautiful and unique as we are and that's a good thing because we all - each one - are nature. I wish you and Vilk all the best. Enjoy your time so good as possible. much love from Switzerland ❣

[@celinefuchs4095]

I’ve realized an interesting attitude in myself over the past few months, and am curious if others can relate…the past few years while I was living in the US I rarely shaved, sometimes in summer but even then I didn’t always care when my body hair grew long. Took a while to get to that comfort point, but I just really didn’t enjoy shaving as it took so much time and I often nicked myself, and eventually became comfortable with only shaving once in a while, when I felt like it (because sometimes I do 🙂) However, since moving to South Korea last August, I’ve noticed that shaving, or at least having an appearance without body hair, is more common among both girls AND guys. (At least among celebrities…) And, funny enough, I’ve noticed that I am more open to the idea when it’s not just girls and women who are socially expected/encouraged to do it. It’s not just for shaving, the same goes for makeup. Few Korean guys wear makeup daily, but it seems to be more normal for guys to wear basic makeup here. So I feel more comfortable occasionally wearing makeup. Perhaps it’s a bit strange, but…yeah, I have noticed myself being more open to things like shaving and wearing makeup if it’s acceptable/sometimes encouraged for both guys and girls to do it. (Even if I still don’t do it often lol.)

[@sshepard5222]

Quite a lot of my female friends don't shave and I love that they don't care about others views on their bodies. I'm a female and I shave purely because I like the feeling of being shaven not for anyone else just for me. The point is it should be a choice for us not other people's opinions on our bodies, it's so dumb others think they can make us feel bad for our choices on things that don't affect them

[@joystream]

Mindboggling comments. The body is a very personal thing. It's nobody's business. Seriously. Unreal. People forget we are mammals, we are human animals. We have Hair! Naturally EVERYWHERE on our bodies!! It's NATURAL, commenters get over it. Millions of Woman worldwide DO NOT SHAVE off their naturally growing human hair! And that is a beautiful thing.

[@Lookforthelight01]

I am married, I'm 23 and have a son, I don't shave ANYWHERE other than my armpits due to MY wellbeing.. I only shave my private area WHEN it starts getting uncomfortable, and my legs.. they're hairy basically 12 months per year unless I feel uncomfortable! My partner is totally fine with it, as should be everyone else in society!! Thank you for making this video! ❤️

[@appalachianfamilyrecipes4647]

I’m on the opposite end of the spectrum shaving every single day. I never even questioned it. This video made me question it! I’ve been considering getting laser hair removal and just be done with it for good now I am not so sure I will. Great content!!

[@tumblina7876]

Don’t question what makes you feel best! Shave or not, don’t let social media question who you are or how you feel about taking care of your own body… that’s the point of the video…. Do what you feel best is for you…. WITHOUT being influenced by what other people think or do.

[@ericderami]

I absolutely love the angle you took to present this.....and I love when people do things against the norm that disgust those that are so stuck in the norm to accept anything else. I am greatly a "less is more" type when it comes to body hair. I myself am quite hairy. I keep a beard mostly because I don't like my face without it lol but I hate hair on the sides of my head and have either been close to bald or a mohawk style cut for most of the past maybe 36-37 years. I shave my arms and keep almost everything else trim (including my pits! but my legs are not so hairy to bother me) Personally, as a fan of yours, I don't think shaved pits fits your character!! Haters gonna hate...You Rock Eva!!

[@UnpluggedEva]

Thanks for that Eric, and for sharing your perspective! I appreciate it. :)

[@hawthornwitch5834]

Thank you for sharing your personal story. ❤ I totally agree with you. I had some similar experiences when I was younger and also when I was in my mid-twentys my ex bf told me to shave, because to him it was disgusting... But I decided to do it only if I feel like I should do. Like if it starts itching or something like this. I personally feel less sweaty if I grow my hair a little bit longer. And luckily my bf now, don't mind it at all. 😊

[@marier.9983]

I used to wax my legs and shave my armpits. With age, I started having belly hair too, below and around the belly button. With recent health troubles, I’ve not been physically able to remove ANY hair on my body. The first times I went to doctors or acupuncturists with my very hairy legs, I was so embarrassed. Well guess what, they didn’t care at all, and even told me that they’ve seen even more hairy woman legs (I’m still struggling to believe it’s possible lol). So now, I don’t care at all that health professionals will see my hairy body 🤷‍♀️😊 Though I still care about society look and I’m not yet comfortable enough to show my body hair to regular people, and I hide it with clothes. I do want to get more comfortable, at least with my armpits.

[@valeriestramennio9722]

I hope you find that comfort, it will be so freeing when you do! I'm rooting you on!

[@piano4film]

I'm late to the party but I just discovered your videos, thank you for your thoughtful commentary and amazing scenes, adventure, everything! You look amazing with your body hair or without. You are a free spirit.

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

This was really educational. Thank you for the research. I never thought twice about your armpit hair. I'm indifferent. I think of Frida Kahlo - she never waxed her lip, and she's one of the most stunning women EVER. I feel pressure to shave...I'm used to shaving. When I stopped shaving my underarms, my son was horrified. LOL His issue, not mind. I'm just sorry you had to make the vlog, but glad you did. Again, very educational.

[@brycefelperin]

You make a good case for the historical exploitation by advertising and industry leaders in order to manipulate human behavior. I like you doing these kinds of videos that challenge society.

[@thisismariaa]

Very similar story regarding the diamond engagement ring industry!

[@brycefelperin]

@@thisismariaa Exactly! Diamonds and the gem industry are one of the biggest scams and biggest example of a cartel in history.

[@rondikeman463]

I helped my girlfriend dye her pits bright pink. Eva, you are a beautiful person inside and out. Any man would be lucky to have you in their life. Forget the haters.

[@lorilevari8861]

I live in a progressive area outside Seattle Wa, and i haven't shaved for 20 years and many of my friends don't shave either. We are all doing a deep dive into our programming to free ourselves up on deeper and deeper levels. Yay to questioning these things Eva.😊

[@erikstorm8935]

There does seem to be double standards though in the way people look at that lol. If it's in some progressive or neo-hippie area, it's looked at as a lifestyle choice. If they're women from some redneck trailer park, or from the Appalachian boondocks, then "they're unkept and dirty. And must be something wrong with them."

[@SidikaTuncCandogan]

Honestly I dont like armpit hair both in men and women, and i do shave it as much as possible. But thanks to you, i now can attend my yoga classes or run with short even if i cant find time to shave my armpits or my legs. Thank you so much for encouraging people like me and normalizing body hair! Shaving or not is definitely a personal choice, and nobody can force you to do so.

[@oldsoldier4209]

Some people just have to find something to bring others down about, to make themselves feel better. If the worst thing they can find about you is hairy pits, you're making life hard for them. That's something to be proud of. 🤣😂🤣

[@user-jh7cq3ct6u]

Oh get over yourself narcissist. Nobody wants to bring her down to make themselves feel better. Sometimes strangers are more honest than friends because friends worry about your feelings.