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Now, Beach Towels Come With Body Hair

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:14:37 PDT

In Germany, Gillette is trying a whole new kind of guerrilla marketing to get people shaving. The company's marketing agency in Deutschland says that they've put thousands of these grass-as-pubic-and-pit-hair towels out in public spaces all over Germany.

I like the idea, although I'm not sure BBDO is really conveying Gillette's message effectively here. I mean, the fluffy grass looks so nice and fresh that it almost makes me want to stop shaving, and there's no grass/hair for the legs. How many women are going around with hairy legs and plenty of underarm and nether hair? Still, it's attention-grabbing. Do you think this is smart advertising, or could BBDO have done better by Gillette? Oh, and if you want to see the guy version (yes, they're equal opportunity!), just keep reading.

Sugaring 101: All About This Hair Removal Technique

BellaSugar — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:00:14 PDT

Looking for a sweet way to remove hair? Sugaring might be just the thing for you. This centuries-old method provides longer-lasting results than shaving, and it's less painful than waxing. It just might be a (relatively) easy way to get rid of unwanted fuzz during beach season. Get the scoop - watch now!

Amanda Palmer Just Says No to Shaving

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:12:25 PST

Rocker Amanda Palmer has a PSA: shaving off your pubic hair to conform is "so wack." Her new video for "Map of Tasmania" is a fierce (and sparkly) rebuttal to those who say hair-free is the only way to be. It makes a good point: women are often faced with derision if they don't shave, and that's totally wrongheaded.

On the other hand, Amanda comes off as very aggressively anti-shorn in this song, saying that women without pubic hair "look like an eight-year-old," adding "it's sad." As someone who genuinely likes smooth skin, I was a little bummed at the put-downs. It's undermining and seems out of character, especially since just last year, Amanda told The New York Times: "You know what’s really cool? Wake up every morning, decide what you feel like doing, and do it." Well, I woke up and decided, and I'm pretty happy with it; I just wish Amanda was, too. What do you think about the "necessity" to shave? And if you want to see Amanda's (extremely, really NSFW but fun) video, just keep reading.

Do You Go Hairless?

Annie Scudder — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:15:57 PDT

Hair down there might be going the way of female armpit hair. Among women 18 to 24 years old, 58 percent report going completely hairless some of the time, offering evidence that pubic hair is increasingly considered unsightly or "gross," just like all other body hair on a woman.

This week, Psychology Today examined how the Brazilian wax trend impacts sexuality. The article accepts that each generation produces its own trends (with the help of the porn industry), but also wonders if the new expectation makes young women feel obliged to wax and shave. The whole process is timely, costly, and painful, and it's troubling to think that women must alter their bodies just to please their partners' aesthetic preferences. But there's another side of the debate. One study found that women who wax report more sexual satisfaction and better "genital self-image." Couldn't that confidence come from knowing you're meeting the expectation?

Perhaps the key is groom yourself according to your own preference, not someone else's. What's yours?

BellaTV: All About Sugaring

BellaSugar — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:00:40 PDT

Got Questions About Bikini Waxing? Get Answers Here!

BellaSugar — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:01:45 PDT

Beach season is in full swing, so if you're thinking of defuzzing your nether regions, waxing might be right for you. But how much will it hurt? How long will it last? And what's the difference between a Brazilian and a Playboy, anyway? Wax master Jodi Shays has the answers to those and more FAQs. So wax on, wax off - and watch now!

BellaTV: Laser Hair Removal FAQs

BellaSugar — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:00:03 PDT

Got questions about laser hair removal? Beverly Hills dermatologist Dr. Howard Lancer has answers. Check out our video to find out who it's right for, how much it costs, and the kind of results you should expect. Watch now!

How to Prepare For Laser Hair Removal

BellaTV — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 08:00:00 PDT

BellaTV talks to dermatologist Dr. Lancer, who has worked with celebrities like Beyoncé, Renée Zellweger, and Victoria Beckham, to find out the details behind the laser hair removal process. He shares the dangers, benefits, and why it may be a better choice for you than waxing, shaving, or threading. Watch our video to find out what you need to know about laser hair removal.

Do You Think Brazilian Waxes Are Truly Popular?

BellaSugar — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:00:26 PDT

Funny lady Janeane Garofalo has a new stand-up special out called If You Will, and in it she takes on the popularity of Brazilian waxes. In a recent interview, she said, "We've been conned into thinking it's desirable to have that waxing done and that people like it. I think it's a national myth that we have all gone along with for some reason."

But how many people are getting Brazilians, anyway? It's not like there's a hair census that reveals the trends of the nether regions. When it comes to depilation, I'm definitely a "to each her own" kind of girl. While some people wax or shave everything, plenty of others don't. So what do you think? Is Brazilian waxing really as popular as Janeane says?

Do You Groom Your Dude?

TresSugar — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:00:19 PDT

Women today feel the pressure, or preference, to rid themselves of body hair, and now society has paid men back by increasingly expecting them to do the same. "As hairless torsos have become the norm for male models and actors" explains the New York Times, "below-the-neck hair removal has gone mainstream."

Unfortunately the paper discovered that the task of male shearing often falls on the woman. After all, it's pretty hard to reach the middle of your back. Luckily, Remington shaver makers have invented a telescopic handle that will help men with unwilling partners, or no partner at all, shave those hard-to-reach places.

It's one thing to cut the hair on a friend's head, but have you ever helped your man manscape?