Pubes (Yes, I'm going there, and yes, this is serious)

[Greenday]

I'd post about it on CS, but for some reason, I don't feel like it's appropriate for CS. Also, figuring out which forum was the most accurate was freaking tough.

Anyway, what the hell is up with pubic hair? It's pretty damn annoying. And it causes a world of problems for people. Some people find it absolutely disgusting. Some people could care less about it. Some people enjoy making all sorts of shapes and designs out of it. If you watch porn these days, most pornstars are shaven. Is this giving young males the wrong impression and expectations of what is going on down there?

And I'd like to hear the female side of this. I mean, yea, I've heard guy's opinions about preferences, but we never get this philosophical about it.

So, seriously (or as serious as this topic could possibly get), how are pubes affecting society today?

(I was reading Saydrah's post of the "True Porn Clerk Series" and it mentioned pubic hair, prompting me to bring this up. I had to do it. One of those things you just have to do or you can't stop thinking about it...Yea, I'll stop there...)

[Saydrah]

Hehehe you mentioned my post

A quote from another forum recently: "Porn sucks these days. I miss the porn of the 1970s, when men were men, women were women, and there was no shame in pubic hair."

On a serious note: I lean toward not really giving a damn about others' preferences as long as they're not hurting me, but if I had to give an opinion I'd say that perhaps the proliferation of shaved porn actresses gives young men unrealistic expectations for their ladyfriends. It can be harmful to remove pubic hair when you're young-- waxing could damage skin and nerves if done improperly, and removing it while it's still growing in annoys doctors because then they can't make sure it's developing properly (one sign of proper development in preteens and teens is the healthy growth of pubic hair, which indicates healthy hormone levels).

Also, things like Nair have chemicals that many people are allergic to, and most young people would be afraid to tell their parents that they got a chemical burn while removing pubic hair and would instead suffer with it and potentially permanently damage their intimate areas.

That said, I did all of the above including getting chemical burns AND dyed it lavender as a teenager, and I'm just fine.

[Greenday]

I knew this thread was going to be informational I honestly have never thought about those repercussions from shaving, trimming, etc. Though I'm not surprised about Nair. I know a lot of people who tried it and got hurt by it.

[IDrinkaRum]

I've never tried Nair "down there", however, I have tried the one for legs, and either I didn't follow the directions, or I have some very stubborn leg hair, but it didn't work for me.

As for pubic hair ... I've never dyed it lavender (though I think I would love to now! LOL - thanks Saydrah!)

I prefer it when my husband shaves me down there. It's much easier for me to keep that area cleaner (especially when I have my very heavy periods).

I know ... I know ... TMI, but I just wanted to put my 2 cents in.

Besides, my husband loves the look & I have to admit, I'm much more sensitive when it comes right down to it (which we both like).

[Saydrah]

As for pubic hair ... I've never dyed it lavender (though I think I would love to now! LOL - thanks Saydrah!)

Just be VERY careful with the bleaching step. Lavender dye won't stick on dark hair if you don't bleach first, and that requires great caution. In hindsight I recommend shaving or waxing any areas you don't plan to dye first, then using some Saran wrap or a dental dam to cover them up before applying bleach.

The dye didn't hurt, but the bleach did!

Oh, and you can't get a proper lavender in stores unless you have access to the professional supply catalogs and such, but if you mix "Ice Purple" and a darker purple it comes out well.

[Sylvia727]

Razor burn on a specifically sensitive area hurts like blazes, and since the wax they use gives me a rash... The general consensus among the women I've talked to is that removing the cushion of hair allows for more sensitivity, which is great if your lover is gentle and horrible if he's a pig.

Myself, I like body hair, anywhere and everywhere it can be found (well, maybe not underarms ). I don't shave my legs, and I prefer it that way. I don't understand why so many people are repulsed by natural characteristics like body hair and stretch marks. I especially like body hair on my men. Seeing the male genitalia all naked and exposed is much less attractive to me than a healthy "Adam's thicket".

[anriana]

My male partner currently trims. I would prefer if he shaved because I always get hairs stuck in my mouth and they drive me insane. If they get into my throat I have to stop what I'm doing and cough it up. However, he knows that not shaving means I'm going to have to occasionally stop and make gross hairball sounds and as long as he's okay with that, I don't really mind him not shaving.

[Greenday]

I gotta say, I've never thought about shaving myself. Trimming is easy, but annoying as I live in a dorm and share a room with someone. Never had any complaints about it yet.

[suchislife2]

I wax it all off. I hate it personally. Sorry but I don't like "flossing" as my FH and I call it so why should he put up with it?

lol but anyways!

things I hate about waxing, is when some of the wax doesn't come off properly and I'm left with a rash for days! The pimples, and the ingrowns! OWIES!!!

But it feels cleaner, special at the "special time" of the month.

[AdminAssistant]

I had a boyfriend who preferred hair - I shaved once and he was a bit turned off by it.

Currently, I just trim things up, and occasionally I'll tweeze the bikini line. Shaving - OW. The bumps, the rash, the ingrown hairs - so not worth it.

On guys, trimming is nice (hate getting hair in my mouth), but shaving..erm...No.

[blas87]

I don't demand a guy be completely shaved, but I do not like an out of control wild jungle.

I really don't like hairy asses, either. What if some guy reached down my pants and felt the equivalent of the great wilderness on my buttcheeks? Ish.

I always shave. I have found that pretty much 9 out of every 10 guys prefer girls to be either completely shaved, or a landing strip, but most important, no hair by the lips or anywhere a guy's mouth may make contact.

Come to think of it, I really don't like hairy chests. I'm not about to make a guy change his lifestyle completely for me....but if I have to slave away shaving my legs and No No Zone, he shouldn't resemble Chewbacca anywhere.

[Lace Neil Singer]

I prefer a guy to trim, but not go completely bald. O.o It looks a bit unnerving.

I shave down there cept for a landing strip; it's just cleaner, I think. I shave legs and underarms, tho not religiously every day as I can not be bothered, just before going out and special occasions. ^^

[IDrinkaRum]

If I'm wearing a dress or shorts in the sumer, I shave my legs. During the winter, I don't shave my legs. (My mom gives me grief). However, my legs are warmer when the hair is on them.

[Lace Neil Singer]

Yeah; also, seeing as everyone save the insane are dressed up like Michelin Man, who's going to see your legs anyway? XD

[Flyndaran]

My life mate is so naturally hairless, she never need to shave her legs. Her armpit hair is really sparse as well. I need an actual magnifying glass to even see her arm hair.

Sadly, I am as hairy as a human male can get before it reaches animal pelt stage. If I could, I would gladly give up all body hair, if it meant no more ingrown hairs, itching when the wind blows, (I don't need keratin based antenae), the hassle of face shaving, and mild heat rashes from chest hair rubbing my skin during my tossing and turning sleep.

Personally I find pubic hair on females gross. Just my personal opinion that I've had since childhood, so it can't be blamed on culture and porn.

Also, as to the subtle accusations of pedophilia.. If you can't tell the difference between an adult woman's pubic region sans hair and that of a child's, then maybe you should get your vision, smell, and sense of context checked.