"Permission? Hah!

Yup, I've tried not shaving -- haven't shaved, plucked, or waxed a thing on my body since I was about 14.

It's amazing how much free time I have ..."

I shave under my arms, and shave my legs (and the latter only in bike season and even that not very well, since I'm near sighted I tend to miss spots and have to re-do often)...that's it, no plucking, waxing, nair, hair club for women, epilady shavers etc....but then I also don't wear makeup; sunscreen, chapstick is all. It's amazing the time and money I save and yes, I look fine.

Permission? I know you're kidding but permission?!? Let's just say I've had no complaints or requests to shave from the lucky few in a position to comment on the area and it's much more comfy on the bike. But I agree it makes sense if I swam more (and I loooove to swim just don't get out and do it) I'd shave or change style of swimsuit.