Female Advice Preferred: shaving down there.

[Nostalgia]

Ok, today I was talking to my friend G, We somehow got onto the subject of shaving and hair down there. Basicly, my friend said that I should go bald and that if I don't go bald ect its not nice. I do shave do there and snip too. My friend says she goes bald. I guess what I'm asking is this

is it ok to have hair down there to not shave it all the time, as I find if I shave really often down there it gets VERY itchy. But when I shave say not as often not sure how to word this, I do not get itchy down there, Bald down there does not really appeal to me, But at the same time my friend is now laughing at the fact I have hair down there.

I don't know what to do, I don't want my friend teasing me about this, but I also don't want to go bald as such.

[escape_thereal_world]

It truly depends on each person. Many girls do not even trim. Others trim. Some shave it all.

You shouldn't shave too often because it can cause irritation and razor burn. It usually itches a lot when the hairs start to grow back, so it is recommended to shave once a week or so (depending on how fast it grows). I start to itch 3 days after I shave, so I try to shave every 3 days.

Sometimes I let it grow out and keep it trimmed, unless I know I'm going to be having intercourse then I will fully shave. Some guys find it a turn on to have hair there, while others prefer bald.

Don't shave if you do not want to. Your friend shouldn't make fun of you for that. That's like making fun of you for letting your hair stay long, whereas they would rather get their hair cut short. It's preference. Not a style statement.

Edit: Also, keep in mind that the hair is there for a reason. It helps keep bacteria away from your parts. You have less of a chance of getting a Urinary Tract Infection due to dirt and even bacteria. Though if you are really good on hygiene then you can fully shave without consequence.

[Heartlines.]

Hey there,
First of all, it's none of your friends business if you have hair down there or not. Secondly, how much you shave or don't shave is entirely up to you. Personally, I shave all of it off, but not all the time. But if you like hair down there then leave it. It's your body, and you choose to do what you want with it. Don't let others influence your decision on what you do with your body. Usually guys won't mind as long as it's not out of control, and you don't do anything to it. But then again, if that's how you choose to take care of yourself, then that's just fine. You might have to clean extra good, as excess hair can trap in bacteria or smell. But you said you trim and shave, so really, I think it's fine. Remember- it's up to you. And whatever you choose is just fine

[tasha555666]

Yea everyone is different,i shave it but not all,i keep it very trimmed,otherwise i find it too itchy and i dont fancy having the urge to scratch in public ahha but my sisters go bald lol even tho they change their mind at times.

[Aletheia*]

Everyone has a different preference. For me, when I first started shaving down there, I was very itchy and irritated. That was because I wasn't used to it. After shaving down there completely a few times, the itchiness and irritation goes away.

There isn't anything wrong with having hair down there. It's what YOU like, not what your friends like.

[Sythan]

It's what you prefer.

[Sincerely Yours ♥]

As everyone else has said it's personal preference. I've noticed that more people tend to shave when they're sexually active.

[Revolution]

Yeah, it's about preference.

If you want to continue, you could look into products such as shave creams and such specifically made. However, as everybody has said, make sure it's your decision not your friends.

My friend always told me to shave too, and I never listened. I decided to start shaving because I got bored in the shower, and it grew on me. But I don't keep up with it sometimes. It's about preference.

I also don't care what my boyfriend thinks at all about it. It's MY body, not his. I don't make him shave his chest, that's just stupid. xD It's your body, do what you want!

[Le bonheur*]

I didn't start shaving until I became sexually active, now I don't like going unshaved- but sometimes when I'm being lazy, I don't keep up with it unless I know I'm going to be having sex. Like others have said, it really all depends on preference. It's 100% up to you.

[Kyeto-X]

If your friends give you guff about how you style inside your panties, my first question would be WTF are your friends doing inside there

On a more serious note, It's YOUR body, you shoudl do what is comfortable. Like several people said, some guys prefer hair, some like it bald, and some like it nicely trimmed. It's personal preference and it should be totally up to you how you style down there. Personally, I am a guy and I shave down there when I am expecting to have sex with my fiancee. Other times, I don't bother with it. My Brother, he shaves every day he showers, because it grows in fast, and he is a manwhore :P My fiancee, on the other hand, never shaves it. It's too cold for it, and it's uncomfortable for her. So do what you will.

[PutYourHeartsUp]

It's all up to you, you're the one that has to live with it and keep up with it. If you're afraid of being made fun of, then just don't discuss it with people. It's none of their business anyways.

[Xx.Shes.Unbroken.xX]

Haha.. My boyfriend asked me this question today. I mean.. I don't wanna lie to him. But, still.. it's kinda embarrasing. I sometimes shave it all off. Sometimes, I trim it and shave around the edges so it wont show when I wear a bikini. I think that they also have a wax to get it all off. It kinda makes more sense to shave/wax/trim if you're going to be doing something sexual. Other than that, noone is gonna look. So, it wouldn't matter if you shave or not. Your choice. Uhmm, but yeah.. your friend shouldn't be telling you what to do with your body. I really don't think she would like it if you told her what to do with hers.

[Nomatophobia]

It's up to you, Lyd, whether or not you shave/trim down there. I do it when I notice urine trails, it's then I realize it's time for a trim. That's every few months.

Like Lynds said, it's none of your friends' business what you do to yourself down there, if you want hair then keep it. If you decide later on to shave/trim, then do it for yourself and not them.

[FriendZoneMayor]

It really depends on the person. Personally, I shave, although not every day, but some women don't like to, whether it's cuz they like it, they see no point in cutting it off, or because they're simply too lazy to do it (that's my friend's excuse, I'm not making fun of anyone). It just depends on your personal preference.