Here's Why You Should Stop Shaving Under Your Arms

If nothing else, you'll save time and money if you stop shaving under your arms. Just think of the money spent on razors and shaving cream, not to mention all the time spent shaving your armpits and nursing razor bumps, in-grown hairs, and cuts. A 2009 survey from American Laser Centers (via Glamour) found that, on average, women will shave nearly 8,000 times in their lives. That's a huge chunk of time dedicated to removing body hair but it also comes with quite the bill: $10,000 on various shaving items. 

As artist Candace Bird told Refinery 29 of their decision to stop shaving, "It is a giant pain in the a** to shave. It's itchy. I get ingrown hairs. Six hours after shaving and I've got gross, prickly stubble." Jacinda Pender agreed, telling the outlet that shaving under the arms is an unnecessary hassle. "It's a personal preference of mine, which ties into laziness, to be truthful," she said.

Skipping shaving under your arms could make your to-do list just a bit more manageable. Ultimately, the decision to shave your underarms is yours alone — but the benefits of having body hair are certainly worth taking into consideration.