I knew I would regret my laser hair removal if I went through with it.
You might be overdue for an internal dialogue about why you’re getting rid of your pubes.
Pubic hair taker of time and undue stress caused thanks to endless manicuring and maintenance.
Photo: Getty Images
Turns out, youcanmake that happen.
(Although, they do certainly present us with endlessproducts of hair removal.)
Enter: Brazilian laser hair removal.
At the time, a friend had just startedBrazilian laser hair removaland was singing its praises.
The thing is, there are plenty of benefits and people remove pubic hair for all kinds of reasons.
(Studies have found these reasons range from hygiene to comfort to sexual satisfaction.)
There’s really nowrongreason it’s about what you want for your body.
And let’s face it, those benefits are pretty attractive.
And if I invested now, I’d save money and time for the rest of mylife.
It was a no-brainer.
Then, I went in for a consultation at the medspa and had an overall ~meh~ experience.
The office itself was clean, but the building was dingy.
Suddenly, I didn’t like this plan at all.
Was I doing this for myself because I truly felt better with a fresh shave?
And I thought about it a lot.
Suddenly, I noticed this whole getting-rid-of-pubes business was complete and utter bullshit.
I also considered how this decision would align with my values.
I continued to have regular mental spirals until my next Brazilian laser hair removal appointment.
Suddenly, dealing with (or not dealing with!)
my pubes was no longer just a random hygienic chore, but a statement.
They were visual proof of the acceptance of my femininity, my humanity.
And now, Ireallywanted them back.
I’ll admit, I wasn’t ready to embrace #bushlife quite yet.
Okay, and I had already paid for the treatment.
What’s left is a light frosting of armpit hair and a few strays in my bikini line.
I applaud these stray-hair survivors as part of my moderately rebellious cause.
They’re my sisters in the revolution.
(Hey, they survived, like, five laser attacks.)
Instead of a nuisance, I think they’re badass and sexy.
(I’m not the only one.
Readwhy these folks decided to embrace their body hair.)
Because in the end, everyone should feel empowered to do whatever they want with their bodies and hair.
Deans, Rebecca, et al.
“Attitudes and practices associated with pubic hair grooming behaviours: A crosssectional study.
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