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Registered: 12-13-2007
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Tue, 03-18-2008 - 4:34pm

I'd like to know what's appropriate these days when it comes to pubic hair? Up until recently I thought anything other than au naturale was, well, not natural! I've recently become aware that 'winter bush' as my ex was fond of referring to it - is well, not acceptable. I've actually tried shaving (having heard that's all the rage) - but frankly

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Registered: 08-01-2006
Tue, 03-18-2008 - 4:49pm

Hi and welcome heygirl. Nice to meet you. Stick around and jump in anytime. The people here are wonderful. Would you please fill in your profile so we can get to know you? Thanks.


As for your question, it's really all personal preferance. I got a Brazilian wax a couple years ago and from then on have kept it shaved. Trimmed is what it says, trimmed to your desired level. If you're gonna shave, you should keep it trimmed down to really close first.

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Registered: 02-26-2007
Tue, 03-18-2008 - 6:01pm
There are trimmers specifically for the bikini area. I started trimming the hair shorter and it made a big difference. First I used to have a problem with odor, especially with AF. But keeping the hair shorter really helped. Also, I feel I'm more sensitive to dh when he touches me there, or rubbing against him--because less hair is in the way.

Wendy

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Registered: 06-23-2005
Tue, 03-18-2008 - 6:25pm
personally, I love the shaved look and how good it feels! I shave everything off except for a small strip going down the middle! It just feels cleaner, and to me (and my boyfriend) it looks a lot better than having all of that thick hair down there! I guess it really is just a matter of preference, but I will never go back to having a lot of hair there!!.....by the way, it also makes sex feel soooooooo much better!!!!!!!

Celestial Star*

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Registered: 03-31-2007
Tue, 03-18-2008 - 9:45pm

Welcome to the board, heygirl2007.

Shaving and waxing have become popular, but you should really do what feels good for you or what you feel you can maintain.

I prefer to keep myself trimmed. I find it easy to maintain. Sometimes I use scissors, other times I use a razor, but I don't shave close to the skin. For me, shaving close would be too much to maintain, and DH doesn't like the look of bare.





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Registered: 03-31-2007
Tue, 03-18-2008 - 9:49pm
Welcome to the board, Celestial Star, and thanks for joining in.




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Registered: 03-03-2008
Tue, 03-18-2008 - 11:11pm
IMO what's appropriate is whatever you are comfortable with and whatever look you like...ypu have options too...shaving, waxing, or trimming w/ an electric razor or scissors.

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Registered: 07-16-2007
Wed, 03-19-2008 - 2:54pm

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Registered: 07-03-2006
Wed, 03-19-2008 - 3:32pm

From a mans point of view I always felt that shaved was wrong.

 


 


 


 


 

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Registered: 02-17-2008
Wed, 03-19-2008 - 3:42pm
Personally DH and I both "trim" and keep things close as it's better for both

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Registered: 01-25-2008
Wed, 03-19-2008 - 4:13pm

hi there


I tend to shave my bikini line and between my legs, so all these areas are nice and smooth - I use a post shave balm to make sure that I don't get any rash or pimples; the rest on my 'bush' is trimmed with scissors on regular basis


keep us posted on what you decided to do


belladonna