Overview

• Martinez shared a July 8 Instagram post responding to a direct message stating “Your face doesn’t jive with your hairy legs,” which prompted her candid explanation.
• She revealed she discontinued shaving during her first pregnancy seven years ago to normalize female body hair for her daughter and future sons.
• Martinez recounted sneaking her mother’s razor in third grade after family, friends, teachers and coaches teased her leg stubble, fueling early body-hair shame.
• Although she said she still feels self-conscious when people stare, she added that her body hair now carries far less power over her self-esteem.
• The post attracted widespread support online, including fiancé Grayston Leonard’s comment “Love you and your hairy legs.”