That was a fucking brilliant rant. Absolutely spot-on, undeniable, and solid. YOU are MADE OF WIN.
For me, for example, I shave my underarms because I happen to like it ON ME. I don't get cuts or bumps or rashes from shaving, and I feel more comfortable being smooth. But I don't shave my legs, and see no reason why I should have to. I think if furry legs are fine on men, then they're fine on women too, and totally agree that nobody should feel obligated to shave any body part because some nebulous social standard decreed it.
Now, as for finding a sports bra made for comfort and not enhancement... you and I need to go sports-bra shopping. I wear a sports bra or binder every day because I prefer it, but I won't wear anything uncomfortable. The ones I have are built for gentle compression, and they're as soft as t-shirts. I get more mobility and flexibility than with a binder. They don't compress as tightly, but I need more lung capacity and torso movement for exercising, so I go with the sports bra. They're very comfortable. NO UNDERWIRE, no "enhancement" parts. So for days when you want some compression but don't want to deal with a full binder for whatever reason (weather is too hot, your stomach hurts, you want more freedom of movement), they're perfect.
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Date: 2010-04-22 03:58 pm (UTC)For me, for example, I shave my underarms because I happen to like it ON ME. I don't get cuts or bumps or rashes from shaving, and I feel more comfortable being smooth. But I don't shave my legs, and see no reason why I should have to. I think if furry legs are fine on men, then they're fine on women too, and totally agree that nobody should feel obligated to shave any body part because some nebulous social standard decreed it.
Now, as for finding a sports bra made for comfort and not enhancement... you and I need to go sports-bra shopping. I wear a sports bra or binder every day because I prefer it, but I won't wear anything uncomfortable. The ones I have are built for gentle compression, and they're as soft as t-shirts. I get more mobility and flexibility than with a binder. They don't compress as tightly, but I need more lung capacity and torso movement for exercising, so I go with the sports bra. They're very comfortable. NO UNDERWIRE, no "enhancement" parts. So for days when you want some compression but don't want to deal with a full binder for whatever reason (weather is too hot, your stomach hurts, you want more freedom of movement), they're perfect.
Want to go shopping?