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To ask how anyone keeps their pubes inside their swimwear?

114 replies

letsleepingbabieslie · 21/07/2019 21:20

I am NOT a Hairy Mary. In fact, blessed with a very neat Bikini area which I also had lasered to keep it extra tidy. Problem is, pubes that remain always end up sticking out the sides of swimwear. I have no intention of doing the whole pre-pubescent total wax business but just want to know how on earth do other women avoid this problem? I tried trimming with scissors one year and the scratchiness was UNBEARABLE. Ideas?

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letsleepingbabieslie · 21/07/2019 21:22

(Should maybe add I don’t think my pubes are unnaturally long. Maybe I should try to get some average measurements and check).

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zzzzzzzz12345 · 21/07/2019 21:22

Get some lady shave Clippers!! I keep mine neat and tidy all year round but it comes into its own in the summer months.

Pipersouth · 21/07/2019 21:23

Triathlon style swimsuits have legs attached. Or just ignore it - no one is looking that closely

Nicknacky · 21/07/2019 21:23

Wear bottoms that cover more of the area?

Or shave? It’s not that difficult a problem to overcome, to be honest!

MilesJuppIsMyBitch · 21/07/2019 21:24

I wear board shorts.

dementedpixie · 21/07/2019 21:25

I cut closely with a lady shaver (i don't take it all off)

thenightsky · 21/07/2019 21:26

I did fret about it, but never actually got around to sorting it out. Went on holiday the other week and I don't think anyone noticed. Just tuck it all in. It not like I sit on my sunbed with legs akimbo.

delilahbucket · 21/07/2019 21:26

I use Veet sensitive. Doesn't smell very pleasant but does the job.

SuzieQ10 · 21/07/2019 21:29

Give the bush a good trim and it won't be long enough to reach out the sides.

If it is actually growing outside of bikini line then wax / veet / shave / wear shorts.

Teaandchocolatecake · 21/07/2019 21:29

Trim the length? I don’t get how or why this was scratchy, it’s just short hair growing again?

Stickywhitelovepiss · 21/07/2019 21:30

Anyone else thinking of the Smack the Pony clip...?

letsleepingbabieslie · 21/07/2019 21:31

Zzzzzz- do clippers keep it short but not scratchy?
To poster who asked why it was scratchy - I have no bloody idea but it’s agony. Try it for yourself and you will soon discover...

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museumum · 21/07/2019 21:31

A wee side trim and not too high legged swimsuit.

ZillaPilla · 21/07/2019 21:32

I wear a boy leg swim suit mostly. When I do wear a register one I really don't think anyone notices the odd hair.

TillyTheTiger · 21/07/2019 21:32

I swim in cycle-style swim shorts and a tankini top. Means I only have to shave up to my knees, no worries about escaping pubes and they hide my stretch marks and cellulite. I love them! I may never wear a traditional swimsuit again!

Lemonlady22 · 21/07/2019 21:33

I use Veet sensative. Doesn't smell very pleasant but does the job...lololol.....anyone else find this funny

hopeishere · 21/07/2019 21:33

I am a hairy Mary and I don't get this! I get a standard bikini wax which is basically where your knickers sit. Sometimes I'll give the front beard bit and the labia hair a trim too.

Northernsoullover · 21/07/2019 21:33

I've got one of those bikini trimmers Thin it out a bit Grin

gamerchick · 21/07/2019 21:34

Don't wear a high legged swimsuit.

surroundedbyvulpices · 21/07/2019 21:36

I'm sure I've got the odd hair sticking out now and then, but as I'm not in the habit of getting right in people's face with my legs wide open, no one notices.

Jupiter13 · 21/07/2019 21:37

Little bit too much information ladies.

Rainbowknickers · 21/07/2019 21:37

Can you just trim it down?
I shaved my ‘girl area’ the other day just for shits and giggles and wish I hadn’t
I’ve been wriggling round at work-it feels like I have a hedgehog in my pants

babysharkah · 21/07/2019 21:39

I used to be a competitive swimmer, apart from a little trim I have never had to do anything. I'm guessing this is very person dependent...

MatildaTheCat · 21/07/2019 21:43

Don’t feed it.

Jog22 · 21/07/2019 21:45

Smack the pony.