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Removing pubic hair

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bluedabadeedabadoo · 05/01/2026 11:52

Good morning all. How is everyone removing pubic hair nowadays (all of it).
I usually use removal cream but I’m overly sensitive and have come out in lots of red spots.
Shaving brings me out in red spots.
I don’t fancy waxing. Are there any other options out there?
Perhaps the electric shavers? What are they like, do they offer a close shave?
Home laser treatment- how does this work with public hair?

OP posts:
Cherrytree86 · 06/01/2026 12:55

dementedpixie · 06/01/2026 12:43

How do you know this? Have you asked every man?
P.s. its not your vagina youre shaving

@dementedpixie

I said most men not all men. Most men don’t want to have stray long pubes in their mouth, most women don’t either

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 06/01/2026 12:55

Cherrytree86 · 06/01/2026 12:34

most men do prefer clean shaven vaginas. And from a practical standpoint I have to concede it makes sense …as one male friend of mine put it to me once - “would you want to suck a hairy penis?” and I had to admit that I wouldn’t.

the clitoris, vaginal opening and inner labia aren’t hairy.

the base of the male penis is also surrounded by quite a bit of hair. It’s not like I never had some in my mouth accidentally…🤷‍♀️

edit: I actually prefer to be shaven myself. I’m a product of society…I simply find most of the „objective“ reasons for or against shaving rather silly and usually quite subjective/based on personal preferences.

Cherrytree86 · 06/01/2026 12:55

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 06/01/2026 12:55

the clitoris, vaginal opening and inner labia aren’t hairy.

the base of the male penis is also surrounded by quite a bit of hair. It’s not like I never had some in my mouth accidentally…🤷‍♀️

edit: I actually prefer to be shaven myself. I’m a product of society…I simply find most of the „objective“ reasons for or against shaving rather silly and usually quite subjective/based on personal preferences.

Edited

@PumpkinsAndCoconuts

a lot of men trim that hair at the base pretty short which helps with that

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 06/01/2026 13:05

2026x · 06/01/2026 09:43

my partner has used the epilator to remove all his pubic hair. So there’s that 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Oh My God!

That must have been logistically quite hard - did you help him? Was it a punishment for something awful?? Given the skin around the balls is quite loose presumably he had to hold it tight, hold his bits out the way and also drive the epilator... my mind is blown.

Punishment?? No, absolutely not! 😱🤣
My DP (DH in a few weeks…) was actually hairless in that area when we first met.

He has a slight preference for shaven so initially wanted to… ehm „provide“ the same for me (he still would if I cared/had a preference…)

He‘s definitely capable of shaving, trimming and epilating his bits without my help. Although the epilating has „fallen out of favour“. For (imo) quite obvious reasons 😖

2026x · 06/01/2026 13:07

PumpkinsAndCoconuts · 06/01/2026 13:05

Punishment?? No, absolutely not! 😱🤣
My DP (DH in a few weeks…) was actually hairless in that area when we first met.

He has a slight preference for shaven so initially wanted to… ehm „provide“ the same for me (he still would if I cared/had a preference…)

He‘s definitely capable of shaving, trimming and epilating his bits without my help. Although the epilating has „fallen out of favour“. For (imo) quite obvious reasons 😖

I can't even epilate my legs - hats off to him! 😂

YetAnotherWannabeWriter · 07/01/2026 13:31

bluedabadeedabadoo · 06/01/2026 12:42

I do remember once when a partner went down on my and I had pubic hair, he had to take a hair out of his mouth and although he didn’t say anything, this did make me feel uncomfortable and has probably informed how I feel about it now.

You could just give it a good combing beforehand to get all the loose ones out of the way.

YetAnotherWannabeWriter · 07/01/2026 13:33

Cherrytree86 · 06/01/2026 12:34

most men do prefer clean shaven vaginas. And from a practical standpoint I have to concede it makes sense …as one male friend of mine put it to me once - “would you want to suck a hairy penis?” and I had to admit that I wouldn’t.

I'm wincing at the thought of shaving a vagina.

Do you put a razor up there or cream? Or wax???

More seriously most men don't care a jot, as long as they can access one.

I've never seen a hairy penis- have you?

GaIadriel · 07/01/2026 13:53

Do you put a razor up there or cream? Or wax???

Definitely don't put a razor up there!

GaIadriel · 07/01/2026 13:57

Sweetiedarling7 · 06/01/2026 06:29

The natural condition of our body can hardly be a fetish.

So you wouldn't bat an eyelid if a bloke turned up at the office looking like Tom Hanks in Castaway?

TallulahBetty · 07/01/2026 14:54

Cherrytree86 · 06/01/2026 12:34

most men do prefer clean shaven vaginas. And from a practical standpoint I have to concede it makes sense …as one male friend of mine put it to me once - “would you want to suck a hairy penis?” and I had to admit that I wouldn’t.

Vaginas don't have hair.

GaIadriel · 07/01/2026 15:11

I think a big hairy growler looks a bit grim tbh. It's like having a hairy crack. 🤣

YetAnotherWannabeWriter · 07/01/2026 17:05

GaIadriel · 07/01/2026 15:11

I think a big hairy growler looks a bit grim tbh. It's like having a hairy crack. 🤣

what is a growler?

I'm old and have no idea.

GaIadriel · 07/01/2026 17:29

YetAnotherWannabeWriter · 07/01/2026 17:05

what is a growler?

I'm old and have no idea.

Well, it's not an angry dog. 🤣

MightyGoldBear · 07/01/2026 17:33

Nancylancy · 05/01/2026 15:32

Sorry haven't RTFT but wanted to respond quickly.

I have just booked in to a laser clinic to have all my hair removed down there via laser treatment. Once I've been I'll let you know how it goes if you like - the special laser they use is meant to be extremely effective and also pain free. I want someone else to do it rather than buying a home machine as clearly I won't be able to see to do it all myself - I want it ALL off. I normally shave it all off, including my bum (think "Hollywood" wax) as I hate the feel of being hairy, it's itchy and uncomfortable, and I just feel cleaner and fresher - personal preference for me.

I've had IPL before on underarms and that worked very well, but I don't think it lasted longer than a year, and it did feel like a "nip" so I'd be reluctant to have that done down below.

Oo I would be very interested in an update of how it goes. I want the same, all off. I have sensory issues I just can't tolerate the feel of it.

SocksAndTheCity · 07/01/2026 19:34

GaIadriel · 07/01/2026 17:29

Well, it's not an angry dog. 🤣

No, it's a pork pie. I'm not seeing the connection to pubic hair though? 😳

FeralWoman · 07/01/2026 19:37

SocksAndTheCity · 07/01/2026 19:34

No, it's a pork pie. I'm not seeing the connection to pubic hair though? 😳

A growler is a vagina or vulva. A woman’s genitals.

ChocolateHobbit · 07/01/2026 19:38

YetAnotherWannabeWriter · 07/01/2026 17:05

what is a growler?

I'm old and have no idea.

A minge.

omggggggg · 07/01/2026 19:39

I use an electric Philips lady shave thing and take the whole thing off carefully. I use lots of talc before and do it really carefully. I can get pretty close. Wet shaving would bring me out in spots. Cream and wax is torturous.

SocksAndTheCity · 07/01/2026 19:39

FeralWoman · 07/01/2026 19:37

A growler is a vagina or vulva. A woman’s genitals.

To some people, maybe. Since I've had both a vagina and a vulva for 53 years and this is the first I've heard of it, I'm guessing it's either a regional or an internet thing.

Empress13 · 07/01/2026 19:40

Glitchymn1 · 05/01/2026 11:57

Epilator? It’s just cleaner and smoother.

If you like torture!

omggggggg · 07/01/2026 19:42

YetAnotherWannabeWriter · 07/01/2026 17:05

what is a growler?

I'm old and have no idea.

A not so nice term to describe an unkempt/hairy vagina.

rosiebl · 07/01/2026 20:20

Had mine professionally lasered (12 sessions). Yes it was expensive but I hardly have any now. I use an IPL at home during the summer months for the remaining hairs.

Nancylancy · 07/01/2026 22:18

MightyGoldBear · 07/01/2026 17:33

Oo I would be very interested in an update of how it goes. I want the same, all off. I have sensory issues I just can't tolerate the feel of it.

DM me and I will try and remember to update afterwards - I have a consultation this week but I don't think it'll start for a while and you have a few sessions about 8 weeks apart so it might be a while before final results!

YetAnotherWannabeWriter · 07/01/2026 22:21

omggggggg · 07/01/2026 19:42

A not so nice term to describe an unkempt/hairy vagina.

Thank you but a vagina has no hair.

I am beginning to think half the women out there don't know the names of the bits of their bodies.

Unkempt?
Are we all supposed to do something with our pubes?

omggggggg · 08/01/2026 00:21

YetAnotherWannabeWriter · 07/01/2026 22:21

Thank you but a vagina has no hair.

I am beginning to think half the women out there don't know the names of the bits of their bodies.

Unkempt?
Are we all supposed to do something with our pubes?

Edited

Sorry I MEAN VULVA. If op wants to remove hair then that’s up to her.