shaving: Fashion or function?

[liv2lik]

I'm old enough to remember when a time when seeing a woman without pubic hair was "exotic". As a guy who has had a life long oral compulsion, I considered it an obvious remedy to the nusiance of getting hair in your mouth or inhaling it in the heat of passion. Many of my former lovers found this a reasonable sacrifice even if it was the first time for them.
I have noticed pubic shaving to be so widely accepted these days that I was curious as to what the basis of it may be. I personally no longer have a preference. I am equally excited by both. It also takes a little more than that to win the title of "exotic" from me these days..lol.
What I would like to know is, do you shave out of social conscience or personal hygeine? When I was younger, women who did'nt shave their underarms were frowned upon by some as unclean or backward. Is this now the standard?
For those of you who do not shave, do you feel any social pressure to do so? Do you view it as a rediculous aesthetic? Or perhaps you don't like to increase you maintenance needs.
Please be aware that this is not an issue of judgement for me at all, I'd just like to get some insight into this social phenomenon.

 

[liv2lik]

wow, not a single reply. I thought that honor was only bestowed on threads that begin with "who wants to suck my dick". live and learn

 

[Dana Gallagher]

Shaving

I actually started shaving after I was seperated and I was about to be with the the first man since my marriage. That relationship or whatever it was dissolved but I kept on shaving.

I think it was fear of the dreaded grow back itch that I initially kept shaving. Then I recieved good response from the men I was with, so I kept up with it. I still shave as maintainace, just using my electric shaver, even though I haven't been with anyone in eight months. When or if a new guy comes along, then I may do the smooth shave.

Plus what looks best sexy panties with a smooth form underneith or tuffs of fur coming out from the sides?

 

[MarkSand]

Maybe it's a matter of age, but I confess to a preference for the natural look, nicely trimmed with perhaps just the lips exposed. I'm not that excited by adolescent fantasies.

 

[goldennectar]

equally long of tooth.. and well read enough to know what that expression means but I must go along with Missy here. nothing like clean

 

[KHAN-E]

I shave becuase I feel sexier shaved.

It certainly makes oral sex easier for the guy.

Most definitely bikinis and thongs look better without hair sticking out.

It may just be my imagination, but I seem to be more easily aroused shven than unshaven.

 

[goldennectar]

I shave becuase I feel sexier shaved.

It certainly makes oral sex easier for the guy.

Most definitely bikinis and thongs look better without hair sticking out.

It may just be my imagination, but I seem to be more easily aroused shven than unshaven.

not your imagination
many women say the same

 

[MarkSand]

Clearly I will have to make a direct comparison or two. Who says I can't adapt?

 

[goldennectar]

adaption is the key to survival

 

[liv2lik]

adaptation to the circumstances at hand is imperative to salvaging the moment. Thats why, as time goes by, I don't really have a preference. sexy people are sexy and a lousy lay is'nt much fun, shaved or unshaved.
If you feel more easily arroused by shaving, by all means, shave. I'm always happy to show my appreciation for the effort.

 

[~Coquette~]

I love to shave! I love having no hair....I feel sexy...maybe a bit naughty....I shave everywhere.....

 

[fluffer12c]

It depends. In the summer I definitely shave, mostly out of the desire to look nice in my bathing suit. But my husband enjoys when I am more natural so in the fall-spring I will let it grow for a month or so, maybe longer. I have found though that since I began shaving that the hair that grows back is softer. I absolutely LOVE the feeling of that little bit of soft razor stubble, in contrast to my wet warm soft inner folds of skin. Damn, I'm turning myself on! lol

 

[liv2lik]

you know, I kinda like that variety. I had a partner once who really understood my need for variety. Sometimes she would let it grow in and be wild and the next day it may be shaved into a mohawk or trimmed or shaved completely. I know it sounds silly, but it was like getting some new pussy with all the comforts and familiarity of an old friend.

 

[fluffer12c]

you know, I kinda like that variety. I had a partner once who really understood my need for variety. Sometimes she would let it grow in and be wild and the next day it may be shaved into a mohawk or trimmed or shaved completely. I know it sounds silly, but it was like getting some new pussy with all the comforts and familiarity of an old friend.

That's nearly romantic! lol

I must say that my first real lover was the first person to ever shave my pubic hair. I shared an apartment with another girl and he had a tough time sneaking a warm bowl of water into the room without her wondering what it was for. It was without a doubt SUCH an incredible appetizer for sex. The thought that someone was so intent and staring at my most intimate area and taking his time and being gently and tugging the skin for the right angle to get a close shave, knowing I couldn't or shouldn't move was so damn erotic and sensual and nummy.

I was very lucky.

 

[liv2lik]

Nearly romantic! Thats really funny
That comment actually touched on something thats pretty real for me. I love variety in as many ways as I can get it, but, I'm also pretty monogamous. I don't really yearn for many different lovers, but I have enjoyed all the variety that it has presented over the years. The partner that I spoke of earlier had been prevously married. This was a strategy she had developed in order to satisfy her own need for diversity without infidelity. As simple as it may seem, it really works. The best part is that you get to have new sex with someone you know will be good instead of the unfortunate reality of... sex with a stranger... being a 50/50 chance of being good.