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AIBU for asking if you pluck your pubic hair?

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PluckedUp · 07/02/2026 02:52

Shaving leaves bumps and there's long wait times between waxes so what's the downside to just pulling the hair out myself instead of paying someone to do it with wax strip? What am I missing here why doesn't everyone (who wants to remove hair) just pull it out themselves?

Not sure if we're even still removing hair in 2026 but I'm annoyed with it so it's gotta go

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nondrinker1985 · 07/02/2026 08:01

I just leave it now kind of buy swimming costumes that come lower…I’ve even on occasions not even bothered shaving my legs and I’m bloody hairy! Very dark hair. I just think look if you want - it’s hair.

Cricketashes · 07/02/2026 07:58

You'd be there hours surely? Who has time or patience for that?

NooNakedJacuzziness · 07/02/2026 07:54

Don’t get too reliant on this method though OP - by the time you’re mid 50s you won’t be able to see properly enough to focus down there and you won’t be able to bend forwards for long enough to rip ‘em out without your back screaming. But on the plus side you won’t care by then so crack on. Don’t ask me how I know 😬

Sweetiedarling7 · 07/02/2026 07:50

JayJayj · 07/02/2026 07:43

How dirty is your pubis area?

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Oh dear god.
It is an area which gets warm and can sweat. Warm and moist is a happy place for infection.
I am not saying anybody is dirty.
I will say that you are obtuse and rude though.

Idontthinkicandothisanymore · 07/02/2026 07:49

gillefc82 · 07/02/2026 04:05

I get a Hollywood wax (everything off), but as I’ve been waxing for years, the regrowth is really sparse. To make an appointment worthwhile, I have to push it out 2-3 months vs the typical 4-6 weeks.

I had my last wax 2nd December and 2 months on and I’ve got some sparse regrowth along the bikini line/groin area on both the sides and a few hairs on my actual flaps, but the entire pubic bone area above genuinely only has 2 hairs.

If I had the time and the patience, I absolutely could maintain my wax by plucking the hairs as they come through. But frankly, I couldn’t be arsed to spend time doing it, plus some of the hairs with the thicker roots bloody sting when you pull them and at least with waxing each strip removes multiple hairs in one go, so the pain is at least efficient!

I have been considering trying out home waxing (hot wax) starting with upper lip or underarms which have leeway if you go wrong and then graduating to legs, brows, and possibly fanny. That’s the only one I suspect I’ll need to drag my DH into helping me pull off the wax, especially the strips in the inside of your labia and on my bumhole. He strongly suspect he will struggle to stay on task, so I’m leaning towards just booking a normal appointment with my beauty therapist! 😂

I’m absolutely crying. What a start to the day. Thank you

JayJayj · 07/02/2026 07:43

Sweetiedarling7 · 07/02/2026 07:38

Because when you pluck a hair you leave a tiny hole and infection can get in, especially given the location.

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How dirty is your pubis area?

Chestnutmarenutjob · 07/02/2026 07:42

Isn’t that what an epilator does, plucks the hair?

I shave but only when I can be bothered (never)

Rowgtfc72 · 07/02/2026 07:38

Epilator. Use an epilator.
Used home wax once. It bloody hurt. Dh laughed and called me a wuss so I put a strip on his back. He soon stopped laughing.
Definitely epilator.

Sweetiedarling7 · 07/02/2026 07:38

PluckedUp · 07/02/2026 07:33

Why on earth would there be an infection risk?

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Because when you pluck a hair you leave a tiny hole and infection can get in, especially given the location.

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PluckedUp · 07/02/2026 07:34

BMW6 · 07/02/2026 07:32

Blimey nothing at all on TV worth watching? No jigsaw?

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Live a little gosh 😂

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PluckedUp · 07/02/2026 07:33

Sweetiedarling7 · 07/02/2026 07:09

I think you would have a huge risk of infected hair follicles.
Unless it is growing down your legs can you not just leave it alone?

Why on earth would there be an infection risk?

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BMW6 · 07/02/2026 07:32

PluckedUp · 07/02/2026 06:03

I've decided I'm going to give it a go when I get chance later today, and report back

For science

Blimey nothing at all on TV worth watching? No jigsaw?

PersephoneParlormaid · 07/02/2026 07:31

I have an electric razor and cut it at a number 2. Number 1 is too short and prickly.

FieryA · 07/02/2026 07:29

Plucking? I am honestly confused as to how that works. I use Superdrug's bikini cream and a razor for intimate parts.

Sweetiedarling7 · 07/02/2026 07:09

I think you would have a huge risk of infected hair follicles.
Unless it is growing down your legs can you not just leave it alone?

Greenhouseglass · 07/02/2026 07:05

I bought a hot wax warmer from Amazon and some hot wax beads for under £30. I just wax myself now and I’ve saved ££££. Every few months I need to buy a new bag of wax beads but compared to spending £20 for an underarm wax and £40 for a Hollywood wax every couple of months it’s nothing.

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PluckedUp · 07/02/2026 06:03

I've decided I'm going to give it a go when I get chance later today, and report back

For science

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FrozenFebruary · 07/02/2026 05:23

PluckedUp · 07/02/2026 03:50

See I think one of the pros to it would be not needing to be able to see! Less likely to take any anatomy off when not using a razor and less likely to miss bits if you're just physically checking for stragglers

I've never tried a hair removal cream on the nether regions, that might be worth a go, good idea.. though I do have very sensitive skin 😬

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I tried it, mixed results, but even being careful I got buried a few times & I found it a very messy faff.

if it's a cost issue (paying to get waxed) I'd definitely think hard about whether I could just leave it if what I could go without. None of the higher options either for me. But they do for others, so they might for you too.🤞🏼

FrozenFebruary · 07/02/2026 05:10

Overtheatlantic · 07/02/2026 02:58

Bit late at night for this topic

Oh please do tell us what insomniacs or shift workers or southern hemisphere posters are allowed to talk about 🙄

@PluckedUp no it would have meant too much pain for me & im quite sensitive so lots of unsightly bumps.

waxing all the way (by beauty therapist, couldn't do it myself!), it doesn't need to be very ling for successful waxing. Then during menopause it migrated to my chin! Be careful what you wish for!!

Ladyzfactor · 07/02/2026 05:05

ImmortalSnowman · 07/02/2026 03:36

I know you mean the pinking rather than branch loping variety but when a lot of women reduce hair removal in winter, shears made me giggle..

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Trust me, I feel like a sheep if I let it go too long. Could make a fine coat with the shavings.

MyTwoSense · 07/02/2026 04:25

I use an epilator for all hair removal. Did hurt a lot the first few times but less and less painful until now it barely hurts at all (used on bikini line, as well as underarms, legs and forearms).
Cheaper, less messy, more convenient, faster than booking in waxing apps, and I always had bad reactions to shaving so this is a great solution.

Beekman · 07/02/2026 04:16

I strim. Anything else and I get spotty.

Tried plucking, just a few strays outside the bikini line when I was younger but too painful and now I just do what’s most comfortable.

TerracottaWorrier · 07/02/2026 04:15

I would veet first and then shave any remainder - that way you don't get bumps or irritation so much.

But just get laser, surely.

JayJayj · 07/02/2026 04:13

Not going to lie, in a moment of boredom and sick of shaving rash’s, I attempted it. Some areas fine, some were so painful. Did it in stages. Got bored and shaved the rest 😂

I have recently bought a double sided electric shaver, one side trims the thickest then the other side to get close to skin. It’s not as close as shaving with a razor but doesn’t irritate my skin.

TappyGilmore · 07/02/2026 04:10

I wax. I don’t have any difficulties getting booked in for one. Lots of places around here to go.

I can’t imagine plucking would be particularly painful. Probably be much the same as waxing. But it would take a long time.