Genital Grooming

There was a time when grooming of the genital area was done primarily by actors in porn films. In recent years, however, men as well as women are taking more interest in spiffing up the genital region with trimming, waxing, shaving, and coloring. Not that there's anything wrong with the natural look. Going au natural saves a lot of time and energy that could be used to ramp up your sex life without all the on-going maintenance. But if you're interested in a tidier look, there's a number of ways to get it.

Many women leave their genital grooming to the professionals who typically use hot wax to remove hair. Shaving can be problematic due to the irritation it can cause and the itching that accompanies regrowth. Some women swear by beard trimmers though there are also bikini shavers on the market. Depilatory creams can be used for the bikini lines, but caution needs to be exercised when using harsh chemicals in the genital region. Same goes for those who want to color their pubic hair rather than get rid of it. There are nontoxic hair dyes available that won't be as likely to irritate.

And yes, there are men who shave and trim the pubic area also. I'm not sure if that's for themselves or for their partners, but some men report feeling cleaner without the hair between their legs and feel like they're less likely to develop an odor.

To each, his or her own!