To trim or not to trim

[murielalex]

Years ago, I lasered off what's underneath, and nicely trim the rest (I left a bit as I didn't want to look like a prepubescent girl). Never regretted it, and since I picked up cycling, it certainly makes everything easier.

[freednerd]

If you shave long enough it really isn't a bother (but I have been doing it for years so I can't really remember how bad it was originally). In the beginning it can be sort of itchy. But waxing, no way. Tried that once and was in horrible pain- never again....it is too sensitive down there for that!

[zoom-zoom]

Years ago, I lasered off what's underneath, and nicely trim the rest (I left a bit as I didn't want to look like a prepubescent girl). Never regretted it, and since I picked up cycling, it certainly makes everything easier.

My BFF got in on a Groupon for lasering...she's done her legs, pits, and girl parts. I mentioned it to DH -- I'd only bother with the areas that give me issues on the bike. I think he's pretty supportive of it, since chafing down there from pubes takes sexy time off the table for a few days after every longer ride. It benefits him pretty directly if my happy parts stay that way.

[prinessbeca]

Okay so something I've always wondered....do you guys use SCISSORS??? Because that sort of (okay REALLY) scares me. I don't know that I want something that sharp anywhere near my lady parts. I've done it, but I never do a very good job because I'm always scared.

If you use a electric razor, which kind do you prefer? I've had unsatisfactory experiences with various electrics.

Mostly I just shave or use "sensitive area" nair every so often. I'm pretty lazy.

Meanwhile, no one's told my fiance about the 'optical inch'...perhaps I should enlighten him. He's a hairy beast.

[zoom-zoom]

Okay so something I've always wondered....do you guys use SCISSORS??? Because that sort of (okay REALLY) scares me. I don't know that I want something that sharp anywhere near my lady parts. I've done it, but I never do a very good job because I'm always scared.

I feel the same way for the same reason. I've done some trimming, but it always makes me very nervous. I'm kind of a klutz and that's no area that I want to be making mistakes around...

[Artista]

Scissors...I don't cut THAT close

[GLC1968]

Scissors...I don't cut THAT close

Ditto.

It's not like you have to do it blind-folded or anything!

[Maye]

Waxing is sooooo painful. In the process, I always sweat, scream and curse (in Spanish ). I have done the brazilian with the landing strip a handful of times in my life. I actually got for Christmas (from hubby) a gift certificate for a very good waxing center. Needless to say, the certificate is still in my purse. Ouuch, ouch, ouchh!! Not to mention the fact that you have to show your
private parts to a complete stranger!!

For now, I'm sticking to scissors (very carefully) and works well for me

[indysteel]

Ditto.

It's not like you have to do it blind-folded or anything!

OMG!!! Thanks for the belly laugh!

[airrace]

Well, to me trimming is also the best way of solving your problem. You have to get used to it at first, but ... it feels better really.

[Wahine]

So, here I am in my house about to wax, not my lady bits specifically, but general hair management. But I've had the lady bits on my mind as I am trying to find ways to minimize the possibility of sores etc on a long mtn bike stage race.

As my wax was warming, I thought to myself, "Self, I wonder if TE has anything interesting to say about this issue." And wouldn'tchaknowit! here it is.

Thanks for the info and the laughs.

[indysteel]

Lolz, Wahine! I have researched some interesting topics myself here at TE. I don't think we leave many stones unturned!!!

[TigerMom]

A long, long time ago, my boyfriend (currently my husband) and I had broken up. I decided to wax my huge bush at home by myself because the weather was so hot. It took me 8 hours (because it was so painful and had to be done because the wax was already stuck on me) with blood here and there. However, the physical pain of waxing helped take my emotional pain away some.

I continued to wax once every few months since I didn't really like my bush anyways; Plus, the first time was definitely the most painful. After many years of occasional waxing, the hairs grow back in much less now. Superglad that I did this because it feels so much better waxed than trimmed during biking.

Motto of the story, get your female parts waxed during a breakup, since you are in pain anyways.
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[OakLeaf]

The good news was that it kept a pair of too loose jeans from falling down.

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[barrelgal]

I go to a place to get waxed, the first time hurt like hell but after that it's not so bad. I talk to the lady the whole time. Super awkward, but I HATE trimming