Alyssa, 20, Dayton Beach, Florida

"I get some disgusted looks from people when they see my body hair, but mostly just questions. 'Why don't I shave?' 'Isn't it itchy?' 'How is that comfortable?' I explain how I feel ... how it is unnecessary to spend money on razors, hair removal cream, waxing and countless other alternatives to make myself beautiful.... People seem to understand and respect my views, even if they don't agree."

Roxie, 30, Seattle, Washington

"Whether you shave or not, women should be allowed to make decisions about their bodies without judgment from others."

Nikki, 28, New Orleans, Louisiana

"A lot of my female friends didn't shave and I thought it looked lovely on them, but struggled to hold that same attitude towards myself.

My family doesn't understand it and are probably some degree of embarrassed to be seen with me in a tank top.... Women around my age have been far and away the most supportive demographic.... It's crazy to me that most adult women don't know what their natural body hair even looks like.... Having underarm hair makes me feel like a punk rock warrior enchantress. Like Stevie Nicks and Patti Smith and Joan of Arc put in a blender."

Lauren, Brazil

"I decided to let my body hair grow because my body is my own, and I can do what I want with it. People should understand that women have body hair too, and there's nothing wrong with that."

Allyson, 30, Austin, Texas

"I stopped shaving my bikini area in college when my then-boyfriend went on a study abroad trip. While he was gone, I realized I preferred having a fuller bikini area. Ingrown hairs were awful! Razor burn was awful! And the hair helps prevent yeast infections and other issues. I quit shaving my legs [two years later], when one day I calculated the amount of time I spent a week shaving. I felt like I was wasting time on something that didn't matter, so I quit."