# Do You Trim Your Pubic Hair? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 25, 2001, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448 "2001-03-25T21:24:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/21 "2001-03-26T00:28:36Z")
While I prefer to let someone else do the honors, as of late, I’ve had to take care of it myself. Most of the time, I keep myself tidy with a regular trim (it gets in the **way** too much if I don’t!), but every once-in-awhile, I decide to shave it all away, clean and smooth. I’ve been told that it’s a bit of a turn on to see me that way. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/22 "2001-03-26T00:33:56Z")
I keep it trimmed, go fully bald about every 6 months or so-but since there’s not been anyone lately who wants to play-or who I want to play-with Gertrude, she’s not had a trim in a while. ---
**Author:** ![flyboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/4da419/32.png) [@flyboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flyboy)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/23 "2001-03-26T00:44:44Z")
Meant to include this in my last post: **callie** , if you’re looking for a guy’s perspective on pros and cons, here’s mine. Few things turn me off like a woman who has never set razor to herself down there. Not only does it look bad, but I’ve found it actually gets in the way during the act. And I actually have a hard time understanding the mindset of a woman who is against shaving (this goes for underarms and legs too). OTOH, few things turn me on more (attitude as well as physical appearance) than a woman who keeps herself well trimmed and smooth. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![obfusciatrist](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4af34b/32.png) [@obfusciatrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obfusciatrist)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/24 "2001-03-26T01:42:26Z")
Yes, they’re trimmed. No, I don’t trim them. ---
**Author:** ![callie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@callie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/callie)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/25 "2001-03-26T01:45:37Z")
**Flyboy** - thanks for your opinion - I think. Weren’t you the one I called brainwashed in that other thread about women shaving legs and pits? So, lets not go there right now. Um, anyway, I guess I can pretty much guess how the guys might feel about it. Although any opposing views in that area would also be appreciated. Guess what I’m really looking for here is the female prospective. Has there been any problems with ingrown hairs? (ouch!)Is there a secret on how to keep that from happening? I like **True Pises** habit of letting others do the honor - that is definately something to look into… ---
**Author:** ![Whammo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/8dc957/32.png) [@Whammo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whammo)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/26 "2001-03-26T01:47:07Z")
Not mine, but yesterday I trimmed my roommates. Figure THAT one out. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![beagledave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6de8d8/32.png) [@beagledave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beagledave)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/27 "2001-03-26T01:59:59Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Lsura \* > \*\*I keep it trimmed, go fully bald about every 6 months or so-but since there’s not been anyone lately who wants to play-or who I want to play-with Gertrude, she’s not had a trim in a while. \*\* Maybe part of the problem is that you call it “Gertude” instead of “my hoo ha”…Gertrude sounds kinda, I dunno, spinster-ish… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![TruePisces](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/truepisces/32/13628_2.png) [@TruePisces](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruePisces)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/28 "2001-03-26T02:00:27Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by callie \* > **I like True Pises habit of letting others do the honor - that is definately something to look into…** Well, my ex that started the tradition told me that when he was done, he had to “make sure everything still worked all right”. So along with making sure that no spots are missed (I only **wish** I was that flexible!), I also get a little fun out of the deal, too! Definite plus for having someone else do the honors! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Redboss](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8baadc/32.png) [@Redboss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Redboss)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/29 "2001-03-26T02:15:52Z")
\*\* > [@](#): > > [Chef] Oooh, c’mon baby, shake your gertrude over here [/chef] > [@](#): > > [Chef]Oooh, c’mon baby, shake your hoo-ha over here [/chef]\*\* Hmmm Looks like **beagledave** is right! Redboss ---
**Author:** ![hardygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a3d4f5/32.png) [@hardygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hardygrrl)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/30 "2001-03-26T02:18:21Z")
Usually fully shaved…at worst very short. I’ve noticed that guys are more apt to go pearl diving when there’s not a lot of seaweed in the way. I do insist my men keep it trimmed…nothing worse than sticking your face in a brillo pad…ugh. I have used the clippers on a man before…once you tell them what you’ll do afterwards they ALWAYS agree. 😉 A guy friend told me that if a girl keeps her trim up it helps a man maintain-without the hairs tickling a man can hold out longer…is this true? UncleBill… \<\\> I feel your pain \<\< end Bill Clinton voice\>\> ---
**Author:** ![blur](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/dbc845/32.png) [@blur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blur)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/31 "2001-03-26T02:32:00Z")
> [@](#): > > _Originally posted by hardygrrl \* > \*\* > A guy friend told me that if a girl keeps her trim up it helps a man maintain-without the hairs tickling a man can hold out longer…is this true?_\* I’ve never noticed that, but everyone is different, so who am I to say its wrong. Me, I try to keep it smooth, or at least neat if I’m feeling lazy. ---
**Author:** ![Lsura](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7993a0/32.png) [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/32 "2001-03-26T02:51:06Z")
[QUOTE] \*Originally posted by beagledave \* \*\* > [@](#): > > Maybe part of the problem is that you call it “Gertude” instead of “my hoo ha”…Gertrude sounds kinda, I dunno, spinster-ish… 😉 \*\* The “Gertrude” name was given to my “hoo ha”(and I feel ridiculuous typing that) by an ex, who informed me that he didn’t think I was going to be that into sex, because I came across as naive and innocent, but then I attacked him and dragged him into bed, and I, er, shocked him. Gertrude was kind of a joke, and well, I like it. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Erika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/47e85d/32.png) [@Erika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Erika)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/33 "2001-03-26T03:22:36Z")
always neat, completely shaved whenever I feel like it. ---
**Author:** ![hardygrrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a3d4f5/32.png) [@hardygrrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hardygrrl)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/34 "2001-03-26T03:24:00Z")
Lsura… Nothing wrong with Gertrude…I call mine Shelby… Beacuse like the car it’s beautiful and everyone who takes it for a drive wants to keep it. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![UncleBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d26b3c/32.png) [@UncleBill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleBill)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/35 "2001-03-26T03:36:27Z")
I’m shaving! All these hot women stating their preferences, the “boys” are gonne be feeling a draft! And Shelby? I love it (ifyaknowwhatimean)! ---
**Author:** ![Nanno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Nanno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nanno)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/36 "2001-03-26T03:50:02Z")
Of course!! I do, but you know never met a guy who does, am I missing something?? ---
**Author:** ![Silo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ac91a4/32.png) [@Silo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silo)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/37 "2001-03-26T06:42:12Z")
A trim every few months keeps things in uniformity. I feel so yucky for posting that! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Tequila\_Mockingbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/41988e/32.png) [@Tequila\_Mockingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tequila_Mockingbird)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/38 "2001-03-26T06:55:26Z")
A few gray hairs there make me want to shave it, shave it ALL! I have to admit I like the way it feels this way too. As a side note…I much prefer TurboDog shaved (or any guy, the way he shaves). Somehow, unshorn balls seem to retain that “horny billy goat” smell/taste.(Well, I wouldn’t know how a "horny billy goat smells/tastes…but ball sweat is not pleasant) ICK. Give me a nice clean, smooth pair to suck on instead! As for women, I know I don’t like walking around for days, feeling as though I need to hack up a hairball, so I try to return the favor 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/39 "2001-03-26T07:01:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by UncleBill \* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by purplebear \* > > Why, what’s the matter, **UncleBill**? Jealous? 😛 > > Frankly, yes, I am. Awww… hon… There, there. Your time will come. And, remember how long we did without. ONE YEAR AND TWO DAYS for those who don’t know or remember. Not that I was counting or anything. :rolleyes: {{{{{{UncleBill}}}}}} _smooch_ _ **Hardygrrl** said_: UncleBill… \<\\> I feel your pain \<\< end Bill Clinton voice\>\> I’m sorry, dear. Here’s a hug for you too. Not the same, I know. {{{{{{hardygrrl}}}}}} ---
**Author:** ![Mercutio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/51bf81/32.png) [@Mercutio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mercutio)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2001, 7:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448/40 "2001-03-26T07:24:08Z")
As of late, I have taken the advice of long time mentor Ron Jeremy and have started trimming down. It’s gonna take someone who is willing to go down there for me to shave it all. And as for this… > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Tequila Mockingbird \* > **Give me a nice clean, smooth pair to suck on instead!** Thanks **Tequila** , I need a clean pair of pants now. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-trim-your-pubic-hair/59448.md?page=3)