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Permalink Reply by Joseph P on August 10, 2012 at 1:40pm

What about guys shaving?

Permalink Reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on August 10, 2012 at 4:23pm

The article doesn't exempt guys, Joseph. Surely you noticed the mention of scrotum, which we gals ain't got.

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on August 10, 2012 at 5:40pm

I didn't know this thanks. I know hair removal is very popular.

Permalink Reply by TNT666 on August 10, 2012 at 10:30pm

Hair removal in warm climates has existed for several millennia. IMO this article smells like pure paranoya about "moral" values, or something to come out of that ridiculous "Doctors" TV show. The article 'blaiming' Hollywood is simply ridiculous. Genital hair removal is an old traditional practice. As long as people do it to themselves it is not an issue! Unlike circumcision which is practiced on infants by religious idiots. There are plenty of morality-religious inclined ridiculous docs out there in the world and this Emily Gibson sounds like one of them.

I will confess I read Alternet for two years, a few years ago, and eventually had to quit because of the sheer volume of nonsense and unsubstantiated "science" that is spewed on that website. It eventually reminded me of that lunatic conspiracy guy, Art Bell. They represent, to the left, what the Tea Party represents to the right. Sadly, I think we'd be better off without such poor journalism.

Permalink Reply by TNT666 on August 10, 2012 at 10:37pm

I've been removing calf and pubic hair since I was 14. Frankly I looked like a gorilla, the hairs were two inches long, coarse, and tightly packed. I used hot waxes, which relax the follicule, allowing an easier release of the hair, until I was about 35. Then, while down in Florida, I purchased laser treatments, now most of my annoying hairs are gone... pubic area (front and back), calves, armpit, and nape.

I no longer have to deal with the annoyance of hair removal. It is a major plus for odor reduction and comfort. I haven't used panties since the age of 17 and my vulva breathes much easier since I've also removed that thick forest. I have been a commuting cyclist most of my life, wearing specialty cycling shorts. You can not believe the increase in comfort of cycling without a 2-inch braid of hair RUBBING from one side to the other while pedaling. Of course, I'm not a skirt wearer, but on the rare times I do, I get thigh chafing, but I've NEVER had pube chaffing.

I am a very frugal person, I earn little money, take lots of personal time, and am thrifty with the little money I have. I usually keep it for travel. I've had only a couple expenses over 1000$ in my life. A few plane tickets, one car, two computers, laser eye surgery, and laser hair removal. They were all excellent investments.

Permalink Reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on August 11, 2012 at 12:53pm

Once you've used laser treatment, the issue of infection goes away. I hadn't thought of that.

Permalink Reply by Gwaithmir on December 21, 2012 at 9:09am

My last girlfriend had a hairless pubic region and used to get bikini waxed on a regular basis. She never complained of any ill effects and I never observed any during our 3-year relationship.

Permalink Reply by TNT666 on December 21, 2012 at 2:36pm

Indeed, a majority of women who are waxed to do not have any problems. Anyone having any such problems has either dealt with a very dirty salon, or has immune deficiencies... albeit, immune deficiencies seem to be more and more prevalent in Western societies.