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70s bush envy

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Sparklybutold · 24/04/2024 11:34

Is it just me or does anyone else have bush envy? Yes I mean pubic hair bush. I swear I have alopecia down there. I would love a big soft bush. Apparently you can get a bush wig which I'd seriously consider.

(Dear Aston University - stick that in your pipe)

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Sparklybutold · 24/04/2024 11:52

UnimaginableWindBird · 24/04/2024 11:50

I removed mine for several years and it felt better for sex, but worse for everything else - the hair prevented chafing, wicked away moisture and just generally provided a protective function keeping my vulva healthier. Eventually I braved the itching and grew it all back with no regrets.

Like the OP, I do kind of yearn for more abundant hair. I tried growing out my armpit hair, but it was pathetic and like a teenage boy's straggly feeble attempt at a beard, and It didn't make much difference to comfort either way, so I went back to shaving it off. It is handy to know if I'm feeling lazy that I can leave it for several months and still just have a barely noticeable wisp of pale hair.

Previous jobs which meant I worked in sexual health and there was a general consensus amongst professionals that hair removal was correlated with a lot of gynae issues. This of course would make sense given its purpose.

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TakeYourPavlovaAndFuckOff · 24/04/2024 11:52

user1471556818 · 24/04/2024 11:51

I find it just a weird fashion and I hope the bush returns . Why is looking like a child more sexy .

The fact you think adult fully formed genitalia with the hair removed, resembles a child, is gross.

wtf is wrong with you.

OceanicBoundlessness · 24/04/2024 11:51

I'm quite envious of the people with big red bushes with googly eyes.

Or is that Merkins? I get muddled up.

user1471556818 · 24/04/2024 11:51

I find it just a weird fashion and I hope the bush returns . Why is looking like a child more sexy .

menohnopausal · 24/04/2024 11:51

People seem to have such strong opinions about other people's pubic hair! I really don't think it's "gross" to be a baldy, or "vile" to have a big muff. It's really all fine! Each to their own and all that. No need for shaming.

UnimaginableWindBird · 24/04/2024 11:50

I removed mine for several years and it felt better for sex, but worse for everything else - the hair prevented chafing, wicked away moisture and just generally provided a protective function keeping my vulva healthier. Eventually I braved the itching and grew it all back with no regrets.

Like the OP, I do kind of yearn for more abundant hair. I tried growing out my armpit hair, but it was pathetic and like a teenage boy's straggly feeble attempt at a beard, and It didn't make much difference to comfort either way, so I went back to shaving it off. It is handy to know if I'm feeling lazy that I can leave it for several months and still just have a barely noticeable wisp of pale hair.

Sparklybutold · 24/04/2024 11:49

Muddywalks34 · 24/04/2024 11:48

Nope I think it’s vile, just my opinion but I personally like to be hair free, that goes for my DH as well, no one wants a mouth full of pubes 🤢

Even if it's fluffy? It's like a cushion when your doing your conjugal duties and need a rest 😁

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Muddywalks34 · 24/04/2024 11:48

Nope I think it’s vile, just my opinion but I personally like to be hair free, that goes for my DH as well, no one wants a mouth full of pubes 🤢

Sparklybutold · 24/04/2024 11:45

In terms of public hair maintenance - I wonder whether there's a difference depending upon whether you are in a same sex or different sex relationship 🤔

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Sparklybutold · 24/04/2024 11:44

menohnopausal · 24/04/2024 11:44

Taking care of yourself is indeed important.

I take care of myself by drinking a big mug of tea while snuggled up in bed combing my big 70s bush

😂 this is the height of self care 😁

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KreedKafer · 24/04/2024 11:44

PurpleBugz · 24/04/2024 11:40

YANBU.

People always make the hygiene argument but I think you can wash and keep yourself clean regardless of hair.

I've always felt it's gross. You have no hair pre puberty. Prepubescent should not be considered sexy it should be an utter turn off

Hygiene-wise, it makes no difference. It's no more unhygienic than having hair on your head.

menohnopausal · 24/04/2024 11:44

Taking care of yourself is indeed important.

I take care of myself by drinking a big mug of tea while snuggled up in bed combing my big 70s bush

Sparklybutold · 24/04/2024 11:43

Redherringgull · 24/04/2024 11:41

I love my bush! Sometimes I trim it short but my vulva ends up being really irritated for weeks.

I'd laser away the hair on my bikini line if I could, but I'm keeping the hedge, thankyouverymuch.

'I'm keeping the hedge' 😂

I have found over the years my bikini line has been exfoliated away from my pants edge. Ironically I have big curly hair on my head but the hair follicles ran out on the rest of my body.

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Grinchinlaws · 24/04/2024 11:43

I’ve got a bush. I do remove the hair around my bikini line in the summer but that’s it. It would be a massive turnoff to me if DH had a problem with it, and it’s no one else’s business.

Sparklybutold · 24/04/2024 11:41

PurpleBugz · 24/04/2024 11:40

YANBU.

People always make the hygiene argument but I think you can wash and keep yourself clean regardless of hair.

I've always felt it's gross. You have no hair pre puberty. Prepubescent should not be considered sexy it should be an utter turn off

Personally, I also find the no hair look a bit strange. But then of course I would because of my busy envy 😁

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SingingSongs · 24/04/2024 11:41

LittleBooThang · 24/04/2024 11:35

Nope. It’s just grim. Taking care of yourself is important.

It’s actually more harmful to remove it. It’s meant to be there, so you would be taking better care of yourself to leave it.

KreedKafer · 24/04/2024 11:41

LittleBooThang · 24/04/2024 11:35

Nope. It’s just grim. Taking care of yourself is important.

Having pubic hair isn't 'not taking care of yourself' and it's not 'grim'. It's normal and healthy and perfectly hygienic. Remove it if you prefer, but don't tell other women there's something wrong with having a normal adult body.

I shave my armpits but I wouldn't call it 'taking care of myself' and I wouldn't think it was 'grim' if someone decided not to.

Redherringgull · 24/04/2024 11:41

I love my bush! Sometimes I trim it short but my vulva ends up being really irritated for weeks.

I'd laser away the hair on my bikini line if I could, but I'm keeping the hedge, thankyouverymuch.

Desecratedcoconut · 24/04/2024 11:40

Oh yes, a mighty bush trim is a tonic for all ailments.

Sparklybutold · 24/04/2024 11:40

TheChosenTwo · 24/04/2024 11:38

Yanbu if that’s what you want. I prefer to keep mine to a minimum (it’s still there 😂 just short and neat!!).
How would a wig fit? With a head wig it adheres in a way that’s ergonomic, with a vaj wig gravity would defy it!

😂

I'm assuming a special type of glue?

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PurpleBugz · 24/04/2024 11:40

YANBU.

People always make the hygiene argument but I think you can wash and keep yourself clean regardless of hair.

I've always felt it's gross. You have no hair pre puberty. Prepubescent should not be considered sexy it should be an utter turn off

RosieTheHat · 24/04/2024 11:39

LittleBooThang · 24/04/2024 11:35

Nope. It’s just grim. Taking care of yourself is important.

Having a bush isn't taking care of yourself? How so?

TheChosenTwo · 24/04/2024 11:38

Yanbu if that’s what you want. I prefer to keep mine to a minimum (it’s still there 😂 just short and neat!!).
How would a wig fit? With a head wig it adheres in a way that’s ergonomic, with a vaj wig gravity would defy it!

Sparklybutold · 24/04/2024 11:37

LittleBooThang · 24/04/2024 11:35

Nope. It’s just grim. Taking care of yourself is important.

I find this a really interesting response, so 'taking care of yourself' equates to grooming down there?

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Allfur · 24/04/2024 11:37

LittleBooThang · 24/04/2024 11:35

Nope. It’s just grim. Taking care of yourself is important.

How is having public hair not taking care of yourself?

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