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Vic

Someone should start an 'international hairy month' so we can all kick this hassle-filled hair-removal habit! If only there were a quick, painless, permanant and above all, cheap way of doing things.

Common Mom

I have never done a bikini wax . . . and probably never will. I do, however, get my unibrow and mustache removed once a month . . . not pleasant. I can't see myself ever waxing anything else. OUCH!

Jenn @ Juggling Life

Aside from the pain aspect it's always sort of creeped me out because I associate being "groomed" with a prepubescent state of being. I think it's an age thing--I'm 44.

Shannon

I'm a waxer too, and I hate that I do it, but I just can't seem to give up. It's as bad as colouring my hair - I hate that I subscribe to these beauty rituals/grooming ideals, but sadly I can't seem to give it up.

Dawn

Waxing is definitely a form of torture, and I'm not very fond of coloring my hair either but I can't seem to give them up either.

Anita

It is amazing some of the things we women do. I've done the bikini a few times and although I do feel a wee bit better when "groomed" I can't be bothered with the pain and trying to find the time to fit such a project in.

Cheryl

I just can't do the waxing thing, although I'm sure my husband would be very pleased it I did. I color my hair, but I think that is more for me. I do feel better when I do things for myself, but not for my husband. For some reason that just makes me very grumpy, why shouldn't he like me the way I am? I shower, dress nice and wear a little bit of make up. That should be enough. For me it comes down to wishing I could accept myself better, for who I am right now, instead of trying to conform. Waxing aside, I try way too hard to confrom, and I hate it.

womaninawindow

"Although the tribe has modernized in many other respects, some women still practice this tradition today, not for cultural reasons, but because it allows them to earn money as a tourist attraction."
Well, holy crap! I didn't realize their motivation had changed over the years. And yay to you for not participating, but then that all gets conflugety 'cause they do need money, don't they? So difficult to draw the lines!

Wonderful post! (I find I don't need to wax as I only swim in my snowsuit.)

kittenpie

I figure we all find our comfort level with this stuff. Some women dont' at all, some women go the full monty. Me, I like to be trim and tidy, but don't go the whole bald eagle route, because ti creeps me out to think of looking like a prepubescent. Not all bikini waxes are brazilians, after all!

Athena

Grooming is always a PITA but necessary for the most part. . why not try laser hair removal? Then you won't have to go through so much pain regularly.

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