Embarrassed: what to do with pubic hair?

[bay555]

i shave every few days to keep it looking nice, it is hard but i do it in the bath, i used hair removal cream the other day but it was too difficult as it wasnt working properly and it made me sore

 

[annie00]

I am tryin to keep up with mine.. Shaving every other week..
But since I'm starting to get checked every Monday I'm gonna try to shave every Sunday

 

[tristansmum]

I shave completely. Always have and did all through pregnancy and for labour. I felt comfortable being my normal. I ended up with a section which was very low so I'm glad I'd already done the shaving for them lol. I think whatever suits you. It's your vagina so have it as you want!

 

[Tallulah28]

I have an electric shaver because I have really sensitive skin and normal shaving just doesnt work for me and brings me out in a horrible rash.

I have reached the point now where I can't see anything or know what I am doing but I feel more comfortable knowing it's had at least a bit of a trim and looks reasonably tidy rather than it being forest-esque.

I think its just a case of whatever your comfortable with

xx

 

[gryphongrl]

This has GOT to be a US/UK difference. I don't have any friends that would even consider shaving their pubes to be something necessary during pregnancy or labor! Of course I'm in a bit of a granola area, but darn I hate to even trim up my bikini line. I am cracking up reading these replies trying to imagine what my DH would think about a bare cooch. Thank goodness I don't live in the UK or I'd be single forever if that is what men like! I got a brazilian once before a trip to Miami and regretted it for the next three weeks! itchy! LOL!!

 

[_Nell]

This has GOT to be a US/UK difference. I don't have any friends that would even consider shaving their pubes to be something necessary during pregnancy or labor! Of course I'm in a bit of a granola area, but darn I hate to even trim up my bikini line. I am cracking up reading these replies trying to imagine what my DH would think about a bare cooch. Thank goodness I don't live in the UK or I'd be single forever if that is what men like! I got a brazilian once before a trip to Miami and regretted it for the next three weeks! itchy! LOL!!

LOL, I was thinking the same but in reverse - i'm in the UK and thinking this must be an american thing! None of my friends do anything more than a trim, I had no idea being totally bare down there was so common.

 

[Dani_Ldn]

I am in the UK & dying atm because I can't get a wax done (I go to one of the best brazillian wax salons in London & they advise not to get waxed in the 1st trimester, as you brace a lot of muscles when the hair is being pulled out that you shouldn't in early pregnancy), so I have not had my usual monthly hollywood wax since August!! I have been waxing for years, so it is normal for me to be bare, is def not normal or comfortable to have a forest growing! If I can, I will be having a complete wax before labour.

Can't believe the people who shave, shaving is horrible, itchy & gives you heaps of ingrown hairs! But I guess people could argue that waxing is painful (I think I must be either used to it, or have a higher pain threshold...hopefully labour isn't too bad then lol!)

 

[XJessicaX]

I dont do hair. Anywhere but my head! I will continue to shave like normal!

Been shaving since I was 16 and at 27 now I havent ever had an ingrown hair and only had the rash when I first started! Beautifully smooth results and I like just shaving whenever I want rather than having to grow a bush to be waxed!

 

[morri]

no different to a Gyn visit for me really concerning pubic hair which is quite bushy atm(I can't see it nor could I reach it savely and I am not going to let anyone else on it. If I did however I would have to do it every day since it grows very quickly

 

[WelshOneEmma]

I had a mum-to-be massage package the other day and got them to wax me at the same time - i was feeling like a yeti! (I normally wax myself).

I fully intend to get the same next month and hopefully be sorted for the labour. mainly incase i need stitches.

 

[michlou84]

Funny i was just talking about this today with a friend as my husbands ex's mum is a local midwife who seems to have had a hand in a few of my friends labours and what if i get her? Its a jungle down there and i imagine her discussing it with her son who we are good friends with!

 

[Spunky]

Thanks ladies.
What about things like naïr or veet hair removing creams - is that generally a no no down there when you are pregnant? As I usually wax I am looking for alternatives and I normally get horrible razor bumps so was thinking of getting some hair removal cream instead. Any thoughts or advice?

I have used Nair and Veet for years on my legs and to clean up around my foof. BUT I found out pregnant I had more of a reaction to the chemicals. I would itch and turn all red and be MISERABLE. So there's NO WAY I'm going near my privates with that stuff again (at least not pregnant!).

I trim using something like previously mentioned. Keeps you neat and tidy with no bumps or regrowth itchiness. I had lots of stitches and the doctor didn't mention anything about my hair. My husband offered to trim for me, I refused. I did the towel/bed/mirror thing. Trust me, you don't want tons of hair down there when all you're doing is bleeding constantly! Best of luck

 

[Elainey]

Tbh I've given up down there - its been ages since I've seen it and I think well the midwives see hairy lady bits everyday so it shouldn't bother them too much!

 

[Stelly]

Thanks ladies.
What about things like naïr or veet hair removing creams - is that generally a no no down there when you are pregnant? As I usually wax I am looking for alternatives and I normally get horrible razor bumps so was thinking of getting some hair removal cream instead. Any thoughts or advice?

I have used Nair and Veet for years on my legs and to clean up around my foof. BUT I found out pregnant I had more of a reaction to the chemicals. I would itch and turn all red and be MISERABLE. So there's NO WAY I'm going near my privates with that stuff again (at least not pregnant!).

I trim using something like previously mentioned. Keeps you neat and tidy with no bumps or regrowth itchiness. I had lots of stitches and the doctor didn't mention anything about my hair. My husband offered to trim for me, I refused. I did the towel/bed/mirror thing. Trust me, you don't want tons of hair down there when all you're doing is bleeding constantly! Best of luck

I wouldnt use ANY removal cream while pregnant! The chemicals in that stuff is brutal! Back in the day I had a boyfriend who Nair'd his twig and berries, got a gnarly chemical burn... I just wouldnt risk it. Plus... OUUUCH! lol

I agree with just keeping things trimmed short. If for some reason a person had to have a csection, the OR staff will clean and shave the area where the incision will be once in surgery anyway.

 

[goddess25]

A few days before I went into labour I shaved my legs and underarms and got my DH to give me a little trim...

not sure as its the last thing you care about once your there.

 

[yellow11]

I've been using veet. senitive very sparingly to help keep tidy. ive had no bad reactions and i have sensitive skin normally. I've used the Avon one too. both good and keeps me feeling clean

 

[Mummy2B21]

Omg it will be the last thing.on your mind seriously.

 

[XJessicaX]

Omg it will be the last thing.on your mind seriously.

Saying that...whilst pushing I DID think to myself "goddamit, missed a bit"!!

 

[Bats11]

Nope doesn't bother me, I just shave the bikini area with a blind eye

 

[Stressbucket]

This question cracked my husband up. When we went in at about nine weeks to the first OB I saw, I had shaved everything. I normally don't bother, but DH thought it would be fun.

The doctor commented that shaving was fine (I hadn't asked him), but 'it doesn't do anything'.

Husband and I have been trying to figure out ever since--what did he THINK I thought it would 'do'?