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Hey girls! Baby trans here with some questions about body hair (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
submitted 1 year ago by itslilith@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/mtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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So, my egg finally cracked a few weeks ago. And while generally dysphoria isn't terrible for me at the moment, one thing that is really making me uncomfortable is my body hair. I've always been pretty hairy, so I bought an epilator a while ago, and while I'm really happy with it for my legs (smooth legs are aweeesome!), I'm having a hard time on my belly and chest. There's just so much and it regrows so quickly, and with how sensitive these areas are, I'm having a hard time keeping up.

Do you have any other tips or ideas, or do I just have to power through? I've heard it gets better if you do it often, but I can't feel much of a difference yet

And how are your experiences with body hair on HRT? I'm not on E yet, but would you say it gets better?

Thanks :3

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[-] jennraeross@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Either a safety razor or Phillips one blade are excellent investments. The former is a smoother very economical shave, the latter is very fast and convenient (can’t cut yourself, and don’t need water). They don’t last as long as an epilator, but it’s a worthwhile trade off for the convenience.

As others have said, lasers are supposed to be great if you have dark hair, but I’m sharing what I’ve settled on as a person with nothing but light blonde.

[-] itslilith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 year ago

I've tried out a safety razor and it does work pretty well, but it starts to stubble within hours, and I did get some razor burn, so shaving every day isn't really possible. Maybe I should give a Philips one blade a try, and see if that works better for me

Others have suggested IPL, and since, for better or for worse, I have dark hair, I might give that a try.

Anyways, thanks for your tips!

[-] irationslippers@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The oneblade is good, but you can deffo cut yourself with it.

Source: my balls

[-] itslilith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

free bottom surgery

I ordered one yesterday, but I'll make sure to be careful around... sensitive areas

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