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The Hair Removal Dilemma Faced by Working Moms

After pregnancy, my body hair growth got so much worse because of hormones. I remember constantly shaving my legs before work just so I could comfortably wear office clothes. So I really needed a more sustainable solution.

Once I finished breastfeeding, I immediately tried booking laser hair removal at a nearby clinic, but surprisingly they still refused treatment and told me it wasn't recommended yet. I honestly still don't fully understand why, especially since I was no longer nursing at that point.

I didn't know which method was better, and I'm not an expert, so I just bought the same ulike ipl as my sister-in-law (I had borrowed it before). No exaggeration, this has probably been the second best thing I've done for myself as a working mom, right after hiring a cleaning lady.

Now I can go to work in skirts without shaving my legs every single morning, wear shorts on weekends while playing with my kids, and I've even started looking forward to summer beach trips again without stressing about my bikini line the entire time.

And honestly, for me this isn't really about social expectations. If you personally enjoy smooth skin and have the ability to make life easier for yourself, IPL can save so much time and mental energy.

u/Due_Suspectt — 5 days ago

▲ 9 r/PCOS

After finally getting diagnosed with PCOS, I’m still overthinking the body hair part

At first, the thing I noticed most was how chaotic my hair growth became...crazy body hair but thinning scalp...Then my periods became irregular, often lasting more than two weeks with very heavy bleeding and painful cramps. Eventually I decided to get checked.

My doctor was actually very professional. They asked about my menstrual cycle, symptoms, weight changes, and body hair growth, then did bloodwork and an ultrasound. The results showed elevated testosterone levels and cysts on my ovaries, and that’s how I was diagnosed.

I’m also currently taking medications prescribed by my doctor, mainly Metformin and Spironolactone. I also read a journal article saying that spearmint might help with ovulation and reducing hirsutism. Besides using my sister’s ulike ipl, I’ve also started eating spearmint leaves every day, usually two leaves daily.

I’m honestly scared that people will realize I have PCOS, and I still haven’t told my family. (My sister doesn't live with us.)

For those of you who also struggle with PCOS-related body hair, how have you dealt with it?

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u/Due_Suspectt — 12 days ago

▲ 6 r/SolarDIY

I’m currently in a power outage and my cell phone signal is intermittent.I want to buy a generator to

keep essentials running like lights, phone charging, a fridge, and occasionally a microwave. The most

important part is my pellet stove (about 80W) since it’s needed for heating.

What are some good generators for this kind of situation? Battery capacity? waterproofing? and

lifespan?

I’ve heard that EcoFlow is good, but I’ve also heard there have been cases of it catching fire, so I’m

looking for a safer and more reliable option.

Jackery? Others? Please tell me your experiences. Thank🙏

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u/Due_Suspectt — 19 days ago

▲ 0 r/Generator

I’m currently living in Nevada, and we occasionally get strong winds that can knock out power for a few days. Last time a strong wind hit, I was stuck at home for a week. My power banks ran out of power, the food in the refrigerator spoiled, and it was incredibly hot. It was awful. Because of that, I’m thinking of picking one up during a sale as a home backup.

Ideally, it would cover basics like a fan, one refrigerators, lights, phones, and some kitchen appliances (no oven). I also have a 3.5-ton central AC and a stove, which I know might be pushing it. Can the 5000 Plus power multiple appliances simultaneously? Since my house is not gas.

Another thing I’m wondering about is noise. Although it's said they’re much quieter than gas generators, I'm still a little worried because the generator has to be running all the time when I sleep.

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u/Due_Suspectt — 21 days ago

▲ 106 r/HairRemoval

So I’m still pretty new to all of this, I only recently realized I’m into girls and came out not long ago. Still adjusting tbh, but I met someone really lovely and we’re going on our first date next week. I wanted to feel a bit more confident, so I shaved my thighs and some more visible areas since I do have quite a bit of body hair. Thought it would make things smoother (literally lol).

But the next day… my skin started getting red, itchy, and now there are small bumps everywhere. It’s super uncomfortable and honestly kinda embarrassing. I was trying to make a good impression and now I’m lowkey scared of her seeing it. Has anyone dealt with this before, or there have some gentler ways to remove hair without irritating your skin like this?

u/Due_Suspectt — 25 days ago