Shaved Mons - Phenomenon

[recbest]

Hey all, just finished my rotation in OBGYN. I nted the phenomenon of women keeping totally bare mons and lady partsl area. I figured this trend would phase out like most but this trend is continuing to grow larger according to the nurses that worked with me. All others seeing this same upward trend...

[mamamerlee, LPN]

This is one of the more light-hearted discussions I have seen. I believe that the profusion of Mediaography and thong underwear has lead some people to think that bare is better. We remove hair from most of the rest of our bodies, why not there? Although I truly believe that children are hairless, and adults, male and female are supposed to have hair - - secondary sex characteristics, anyone?

[CandyGyrl1985]

Haha reminds me of having my 3 kids... Shaving while 9 months prego was quite a task - that involved lots of wobbling, grunting, reaching and mirror peaks. My last pregnancy I had my husband help - I just couldnt reach and when I did, I could not tell what the heck I was shaving. (I was a c-sec and did not want anyone shaving me.) My poor husband took one look at my handy work - laughed and said - Well it looks like Chewbaca was ran over by a bladeless lawn mover. At the time - it was not funny. But now - I giggle when I think about the whole ordeal.

[greeniebean]

This is so funny! I couldn't see anything over my huge belly at 9 months, but I somehow got the job done! LOL. I was having a c-section so I figured I'd do it and save the nurse some time.

[morte, LPN, LVN]

to me....it is screaming denial of sexual maturity

[tvccrn, ASN, RN]

This is one of the more light-hearted discussions I have seen. I believe that the profusion of Mediaography and thong underwear has lead some people to think that bare is better. We remove hair from most of the rest of our bodies, why not there? Although I truly believe that children are hairless, and adults, male and female are supposed to have hair - - secondary sex characteristics, anyone?

Abit off topic, but...

If it's a PAIR of panties, is it a pair of thongs?

[litbitblack, ASN, RN]

I needed a good laugh before going to bed. You guys crack me up!!!

[spectral_ev]

I'm going to be very counter-culture and say that we are beautiful just as nature made us. But then, I'm an old hippie. I work in geriatrics, and losing your hair is a symptom of aging. I'm not happy about aging but you have to consider the alternative.

I think this fear of secondary sex characteristics is more about prudishness than fashion-- on the other hand, I'll defend anyone's right to do whatever they want with their body hair, I'm not the hair police.

[GilaRRT]

I find the dichotomy of emotions regarding a rather unimportant topic interesting. We have old school purists and new age shavers pushing their individual points of view. The reality being, this subject is about as important as changing your hair style. Sometimes I shave my head bald, and sometimes I grow my hair out. In the end, it is simply for cosmetic purposes.

True, I suspect some people have body image issues and opt to shave due to self esteem and psychological issues; however, I have yet to see any evidence that states most people who shave their mons pubis suffer from self esteem and psychological issues.

[spectral_ev]

Personal style is not trivial, it's how we present ourselves to the world, and small things can matter a lot. I don't like the shaved mons style, but how would I ever know in a normal acquaintance? Too much perfume, or wearing plaids with polka dots gets into the public space.

However, if you decide not to shave you are going against the current feminine ideal that says you are ugly unless you shave, deodorize, starve and paint yourself. One commenter here said 'a dude' would jump out of bed if the woman had a 'jungle'.

I worry that our concept of female beauty is narrow, prudish and overly influenced by Barbie. Men are starting to get kind of weird too.

We're nurses and we see a lot of people. If we can see the beauty in ourselves and others, without prejudice, and have the freedom to like ourselves as we are then it won't matter what we shave. So if women are doing this for personal expression that's fine, but if they feel like their natural body is ugly that's very draining to self-esteem. But it will sell a lot of razors.

[CorpsmanRN, BSN, RN]

Interesting post.... and how the heck does a 9 month pregnant woman even reach the area!

Easy....Waxing!:) Saw a pregnant woman at a place I used to go to (until I realized I was either allergic to the wax or highly sensitive to the procedure - so back to the razor I went). Don't know that this "fad" will go out any time soon. The Brazilian has been very popular and like someone mentioned, men are even "keeping it trimmed up".

Very amusing post! I guess I'm used to this way of maintenance that it wouldn't strike me as odd. I mean, there are designs you can get, like a heart or go with the standard "landing strip" or triangle. Oh the options :)

[caroladybelle, BSN, RN]

I have never known of a dude that truly enjoys trekking through a jungle in some chick's bedroom

I don't know of many women that truly enjoy "trekking through a jungle" in some dude's room either,

but I haven't noted any major upswings in "manscaping". Though some "dudes" could certainly use it.

[dreamon]

I have heard through the grapevine (close friends) and my own experiences that young men are using a razor on more than just their face.