The Meaning Of Hair Down There

[jesso]

Upon housesitting for a friend I was bored and started rummaging through a stack of magazines where I came across an Esquire. While most of the info in it was dribble I stumbled upon an article pertaining to women's pubic hair which got my brain turning.

The article was debating the social personifications that women's pubic hair has taken on; discussing social exceptances, different shaping, and the recent trend of lack of hair. Particularly it was dealing with the social ramifications of the brazilian wax on public mind sets.

After reading it and pondering, I began to wonder as to what others thoughts are on the subject; Is this lack of hair creating a more masculine society in lieu of? Do you consider it an art peice or a chore? And while we're at it, lets not discuss just women. What do you prefer for your lover?

While I personally don't think it's masculated society, I do think there is something to be said about the lack of. For me, it definitely heightens my sexuality, my aggressiveness, and confidence the shorter I keep it. And frankly, I love my man trimmed short as well.

Thoughts?

[whittibo]

I think as live evolves, we too evolve. Just like bell bottoms come back as flairs, everything comes around again. So where people are NOT wanting hair down there now, in 10 years will it be stylish to have massive amounts??

I prefer to be trimmed as I am a total wuss about getting anything ripped off my crotch, one hair stuck in a pad hurts like hell, I can't imagine what having them all ripped out feels like, and am not willing to try it.

As far as my husband goes, GOD I would love for him to trim his hair, I hate his bush, but wouldn't want him bare either. I also don't like the stubble you get when you do shave and it's growing back. I would rather just leave a little more then stubble so it's not so pokey.

[Valntyn]

I guess I'm not understanding where the "more masculine" society is coming from -- but I could just be having "a moment."

I love being clean shaven and I love that my husband took-up this habit shortly after we got together over a dozen years ago. Personally, I feel cleaner without hair below. I also know that my husband likes the difference, going down on me bare-skinned versus having to push aside brush to find the treasure. I, too, MUCH prefer being down on him and not having to worry about coming back up with hairs in my teeth.

The only silly fear/question I EVER had about shaving below -- and this was a long time ago, long since cast aside -- was that it might seem to him too much like having sex with a minor. That kinda grossed me out, so I HAD to ask him about it. As I recall, he both laughed and made a disgusted face, telling me that WASN'T something I had to worry about. So I stopped!

I don't find it a chore anymore than I do shaving my legs or under my arms. Some might, but I find it that little extra bit of time I get to enjoy a warm shower and a little extra way of babying/pampering myself, getting myself feeling good and sexy, even if I'm just getting ready to spend the day cleaning house.

While I'm not sure if it's your wording or the article's, I do get a kick out of the phrase, "recent trend of lack of hair," seeing as I've been shaving bare for about ...*thinks*.... 16 years now. *snicker* Whittibo brings up a good thought, wondering if it'll be back in style to have a full bush in the future. I think I'll stay out of style, just like I usually do.

I belong to several photography forums, one of which has majorily posts of model shoots. It's very seldom to see a woman in any of those with hair below, even a small strip. MOST of them are clean shaven and when you DO happen across a woman with any hair, it's an eye-catcher, because it's so seldom seen. From the comments posted to these threads, I find it's usually the older males who appreciate the fact that the woman is "more natural" (with hair). Whether it's the whole cycle thing that whittibo mentioned or what, I'm not sure, but it seems to fall in that pattern.

Good topic, Ginger J!

[jesso]

Hahaa. Hilarious.

Valntyn - Twas my wording of the recent trend of lack of hair. hehe

I have to say as well Whittibo, you got me thinking about trend cycles. I wonder if in ten years it will come full circle. But like Valntyn I'll have to agree, i'll stay out of the limelight of trendsetting on that run.

It was a good point brought up regarding it being eye catching to see hair on a woman in full bushiness. I think I remember seeing someones DVD review that commented on how funny and uncanny it was to see now a days. A blast back to the 80's. It is eye catching, a bit of a deer in headlights everytime I've run into it.

However V, while you may have been shaving for the past couple decades, it's really only been mainstream for the past ten years.

[ToyQueen]

I think it's very much a trend to shave. I always hated that time of the month because of the hair. I actually learned about trimming things up from an older lady at work. I know that most of the women I work with now, who are around my own age, are mystified by those who do shave. One co-worker, who worked in a laser hair removal clinic, was disgusted by the people who had pubic hair lasered. It is very interesting for me to listen to the very out-spoken opinions of others.

I personally love being shaved now, and doubt I will ever let the hair grow back. I've never had a lover who shaved, so I have no opinion about that, although it would be nice to not have hair stuck in my mouth and down my throat!!!

[Tyger]

I've been shaving for 15+ yrs too. Come to think of it, most of my friends were shaving about that time (early 90's). I think it's only come "more acceptably mainstream", if that makes sense. I sometimes think of it as a chore, if I haven't shaved in a couple of days, and am going to go to the pool or something. I am, one of those unfortunate women that has hair that grows really fast! But Ilove how it feels, and looks, so, I pamper myself, take a nice hot bath, soak, and shave.

I too, worried about the whole looking like a child aspect of shaving, but the men that have seen it say PHSHAW to that. One man explained that, even though it's kinda normal now, it's still sexy and almost "taboo" to see. That, and more and more porn stars really enjoy having a shaved pussy, and that adds to the "naughtiness" of it.

I also enjoy my hubby's efforts to shave. He doesn't go totally bare, since, on his weeks away at the rig, he'd be itching like mad. And, let's face it, that's NOT a good look for anyone. Plus, no offense, but men don't need anymore excuses to scratch down there!! But I do enjoy it. I know he's doing it for my pleasure, and I get excited about that.

[me4now]

I dont completely shave but I do trim my hair down my husband doesnt mind the hair but as someone else mention after that time of the month my mom would tell me to trim my hair. A lot of my friends (60%) of them shave and thier reason is because they like the feeling. I guess it depends on the person

[whittibo]

Most wanted to know how I was able to shave my scrotum without cutting the heck out of it! I told them they could watch me the next time I shaved !

I would like to know just how cuts are avoided myself. Sheesh, I can't even shave my legs without nicks, just yesterday I caught the top of my foot. OUCH! I can't imagine a cut "down there", guess I am more chicken then anything.

[Tyger]

My husband has shaved for me, and has also asked me to shave him. He laughed at me (in a nice way) while I was tenderly, gingerly, oh, so carefully moving around his testicles and shaving him with almost no pressure whatsoever. I told him that I didnt' want to hurt him, and wasn't sure how much pressure to apply. He took the razor out of my hands, and scared the hell outta me when he was shaving himself. He looked like he would've cut off his nuts, with all the pressure and how he was slinging the razor around! But, better he do it than I, IMHO!

[Mikayla1]

I definitely know that the clean-shaven look is totally in now. I read an article in Penthouse not too long ago that said something like 60% of women shave or trim their pubic hair now! That is a massive amount. I think since all the "myths" about pubic hair having a medical purpose have been dispelled (i.e. it is necessary to keep bacteria away from the vaginal opening) women are much more likely to do the clean shaven thing.

The fact is, pubic hair has one purpose really - to hold our pheremone scent to attract the opposite sex. Now, I don't know about you, but I noticed when I had hair, the scent down there was kind of......urine-esque! I much prefer the clean shaven, NO scented me - and so has every man I have ever had sex with!

I also much prefer my man shaved clean. That famiiar talk about getting pubes stuck in your mouth is true - who wants to deal with that! So, I say...every woman should try it - you never know what you will like!

I believe it was one of my reviews, a Candid Royalle film, where I discussed the natural "hair" down there and it seemed very, very WRONG to me. I know it is a sign of the times, like leg warmers and parachute pants, but I am personally much happier with the current state of porn where I can SEE the girl's pussy!

My mother is HORRIFIED that I shave off my nether hair (as she calls it) - cause "God put it there, and he did that for a reason." She is 60 years old - so that is HER generation. I think that shaving hair off will be around for a long, long time...or until bell bottoms come back as FULL style!

[Sailor Girl]

Well this is certainly an interesting topic, I had planned to ask about this anyway. Well, don't shav, I have tried, but I did slice myself on the little strip of skin just before the labia, and man that wasn't nice! It did itch a little, and I will try again I think. But I'm a perfectionest of sorts, and I can never get one side as good as the other. My boyfriend doesn't shave, never really asked about it though. If anyone has any tips pass them on, I've done the bth and soaking and stretching the lips out, but anything I've missed let me know. Hope all are doing good,

[thurisas]

I'm one of those fortunate people who can shave hard with little to no fear of razor burn. I shave in the shower and I do so without cream. I have yet to give myself razor burn in this way. Oddly enough, its when I shave outside of the shower in a sink with cream or gel that I end up with razor burn. Like with everything else, we're all different and our bodies react in different ways to different things. My wife cringes with one eye shut tight and another peeking to make sure I haven't decapitated myself or castrated myself. I have to laugh as I've done it this way for the better part of 15 years for my face...and since I got with her for the nethers. As far as the fashion statement? How does that get advertised save for through porn and art? How go the porn stars and figure models, so goes the nation?

Thurisas.

[WifeMomSlave]

I too prefer to shave, it makes me feel sexy and pretty. I few time a week I find time for a nice hot bath, soak shave, and do my nails. With 3 kids it is easy to fall into mom mode, so I grab ever minuet I can to do things for myself that make me feel like the sexy woman I am. My hubby also keeps himself trimmed, and once in a while he shaves. I love it, easy access, with no fuss!

As to the article, I think someone has written an article to prove or disprove just about any life choice. You just have to do what you think is best for yourself. I don't think it is a "trend" so much as more people are talking about it.

[lynnzerben]

So I had a really interesting moment last week. This past weekend I went to the beach with my family and had a really great time. Anyway the night before we left I decided that I was going to wax my legs. So i went out and bought this super strong wax that gets even those tiny, thin hairs. It worked well, and when I was done with my legs I still had some wax left over and I though "hey I haven't shaved shaved down there in a couple of days ( like Tyger my hair grows fast) I'll just wax it off." So I put a strip of wax on my bikini line, put the cloth strip over it, firmly rubbed it in direction of hair growth, pulled skin tight, took hold of cloth, and pulled in opposite direction of hair growth... instantly purple and red blotches broke out where the wax, my hair and apparently most of my skin cells had previously been.

I ran to the bathroom and filled the tub with warm water and soothing bath salts. I spent the next hour soaking in the bath cursing myself, the manufactures, and the lairs who designed the outside of the box that claimed this product was "Perfect for legs, underarms, BIKINI and more" What exactly "more" is suppose to mean I don't want to think about. That shit not going anywhere near my face.

[suebebe]

This post got me thinking--and my thinking can be warped at times!

You've seen the sweet little old men in nursing homes with a nurse shaving them? I'm thinking it's gonna cost me some major cash to find one to shave my hoochie coochie for me when I'm like 90 years old!!!

[Valntyn]

*laugh*

[curvacious_lust]

I shave...and LOVE IT!! That whole medical "issue" is bogus for me. I was getting yeast infections from the hair holding the moisture IN. I haven't had one since I shaved it all off!! Hubby is another issue...he'll trim but shave....HELL NO was his reply to that request!!