Should I shave my legs?

Lee

Hi I'm 17 years old and I've never shaved my legs before bcs I'm scared that once I start it'll keep growing more intensely and I'll have to continue shaving forever. I also never ever wear shorts or anything that shows my legs, but I'm starting to think it's maybe bcs I feel too self-conscious. I'm also scared that I won't have time to shave and when I wear pants (which is always) I'm going to itch everywhere. Although, I broke up with my boyfriend about a month ago (he didn't mind the hair) but I now want to see other guys but feel very self-conscious. I'm kind of a prude but don't want to be one. I want to feel free and liberated but I feel like it's a big choice (bcs once you shave apparently it grows back twice as dark and long so I'll have to keep shaving. Do you think I have a chance of finding guys that wouldn't find it unattractive? Do you think I should shave or not? How often do you gals shave?