Baldies and Manscapes and Bears OH MY!

In the early weeks of this blog I had made a post about Vajazzling, the practice of gluing rhinestones and studs to the pubic region. This is not a practice that I personally engage in or condone without consultation (adhesive allergies and skin reaction may occur if not done properly), however, vajazzling is not the only genital modification method out there. Yes, that is right, I am talking about pubic hair maintenance.

Believe it or not the way pubic hair, and body hair in general, is maintained can influence the way the body looks more than people realize. Pubic hair is subject to the same visual aesthetic rules that govern dressing for one’s body type. If you think about it there is some logic to this idea. The less shaped pubic is the less appealing the person may be. This is not a universal constant but a general rule of thumb. There are still those out there that enjoy a “nice bush”.

Think of it like stripes.  The width of the hair growth can acts like a horizontal stripe and can make the hips  and waist look wider. By narrowing the region of hair growth the stripe goes vertical and slims the waist. There are no real “golden rules” for grooming but there are websites with tips. Men can look here. Women can look here. If you do not identify as either look here.

Make it Sparkle

There seems to be a rather interesting investment in items that sparkle in this culture. From the shiny car that costs more than a house in the Hamptons to the shimmering rhinestone bellybutton barbell the sparkle fetish is in full swing. A little bit of shine here or there is not a bad thing but, there are those that take it just a little further.

The most “interesting” trend to cross my path was vajazzling, the practice of securing rhinestones to the lower abdomen and genital areas with some form of glue.  Wow! I would love to sit down for a cup of coffee with the brilliant minds that came up with gluing (eyelash glue, latex or spirit gum) sparkles to their genitals.  I believe I would be able to die happy after that.

Vajazzling.com actually said, “Don't worry ladies. You don't put rhinestones right on your labia. They're glued to the pubic area; more specifically the vulva.” (There are no words.) I may be a little out of touch with the female anatomy but last I checked the vulva included the labia.

If this is something that interests someone then they should do their research and more power to them. A famous vajazzler blazing a trail for the public is Jennifer Love Hewitt. There is even a website that explains how to vajazzle like her.  

As with any form of body modification; research is key. Personally, I just have piercings (none below my neck line). Before I was willing to let someone stab me with sizeable, hallow needle I needed to get to know them first. Maybe see if I could get a free dinner out of it.

Much like vajazzling, there is a trend of genital piercing.  While men generally stick with the Prince Albert (a piercing that goes through the urethra in the glans and a thin area of skin under the frenulum), women have more options depending on if they wish to pierce the external or internal skin.

 I discussed this topic with my piercer Noel U. and she pointed out aftercare for some genital piercing is different than for others. Talk with the piercer, or read the vajazzling instructions, before you make a decision. Before you do anything that leaves a mark on your body, think about it.