Shaving for the OB

AllieVB89 · December 2014

Am I the only one that shaves like it's their first date every time they go to the OBGYN? LOL I don't think I give this much attention to shaving for my husband but something about going there makes me feel like I am going to be judged. IDK thought it was funny wanted to share. Going to the OB today hope we get an ultrasound.

MrsAB1316 · December 2014

Ha. Had my first prenatal with the MW this week. Since I had my annual just a few weeks ago and my u/s already, I assumed (wrongly) that it would be a pee/weigh/BP visit. I haven't shaved anything in weeks thanks to feeling like shit. I'm sure she was surprised that DH even came close enough to me to knock me up based on how absolutely grizzly I look these days. Lol.

AllieVB89 · December 2014

LOL I remember the end of my last pregnancy and trying to maneuver around the big belly I tried convincing myself I''m sure the doctor had seen worse.

Lottie&Paul · December 2014

I just trim.

foodie12rn · December 2014

I do! I'm an ICU nurse and see lots of hairy vaginas and penises, so you'd think I know that my OB doesn't really care whether I have a hairy bush or not. Ha

bosco213 · December 2014

wineandwalter said:
I'm confused. Didn't you just tell us we were mean and that this wasn't the place for you?

Uh yeah....she did. I don't get it.

foodie12rn · December 2014

bosco213 said:

wineandwalter said:
I'm confused. Didn't you just tell us we were mean and that this wasn't the place for you?
Uh yeah....she did. I don't get it.

Damn! I answered this before I saw the other post. Time to get out my post-its and add some names

AllieVB89 · December 2014

Building a bridge maybe you can get over it too.... So do you trim for the OB? lol

wineandwalter said:

I'm confused. Didn't you just tell us we were mean and that this wasn't the place for you?

inLOVEalready715 · December 2014

I call it the anniversary/gynecologist shave...because those are the only times I'm this thorough. I was kind of wondering when I can get lazy. I'm a nurse too and I always feel so stupid primping because I know they aren't looking at my grooming job at all

wineandcake · December 2014

I usually try to keep it all neat regardless, but pregnancy brings out my lazy side so appt days are usually my motivation to stop being lazy.

I tried throughout my last pregnancy, it got extremely difficult after about 26wks. You would think the belly was the problem, in reality it was the vaginal varicose veins that caused the biggest problems. Pregnancy is oh so glamorous.

AllieVB89 · December 2014

My first appointment is today I'm hoping my pants go off! lol. At least my last pregnancy the first sonogram was transvaginal and I really want an ultrasound for peace of mind with everything.

inLOVEalready715 · December 2014

I also bought a a bunch of new fun socks...grooming and socks are the only way to make a good impression in that position :-p

ChristyM87 · December 2014

inLOVEalready715 said:
I call it the anniversary/gynecologist shave...because those are the only times I'm this thorough. I was kind of wondering when I can get lazy. I'm a nurse too and I always feel so stupid primping because I know they aren't looking at my grooming job at all

I am also a nurse so I know they don't really care. I have gone through phases. There was a time when I didn't shave or trim and now I have been doing it more regularly (well except for recently because I feel lazy ). My husband doesn't care one way or the other if I shave or not.

Oh, and when I say shave I mean I use Nair or Veet the hair removal creams. I have always been paranoid about cutting myself down there while shaving so I rarely use a razor. Plus as a nurse I have seen some nasty public infections from shaving accidents

AllieVB89 · December 2014

inLOVEalready715 said:

I also bought a a bunch of new fun socks...grooming and socks are the only way to make a good impression in that position :-p

Hahaha! I need to buy some socks!

Januaryjodi · December 2014

I'll be getting waxed through out this pregnancy so hopefully everything stays looking decent down there.

baybeedoll62 · December 2014

Lol this is great! I was about to ask this question cause i got my appointment tomorrow and i didn't know what i was gonna do yet!

I like the sock idea.... gonna have to pick up some new cute ones!

bosco213 · December 2014

AllieVB89 said:
Building a bridge maybe you can get over it too.... So do you trim for the OB? lol

wineandwalter said:

I'm confused. Didn't you just tell us we were mean and that this wasn't the place for you?

Get over it? Maybe come back to the thread you started and apologize instead of ignore the fact that you stirred up drama.

mrssnyder83 · December 2014

Haha yep I so do this. Normally im all clean shavin down there but lately I've been to sick & tired to do anything with myself. Lol

MigdaliaRose · December 2014

I used to feel like I should clean up down there, but now I specifically don't shave for OB/GYN visits. My reasoning is that my skin is a lot smoother and less irritated when I shave less frequently, so I'd rather "use up" a shave day for a night when it matters more to me and DH. I figure the ultrasound techs have seen the whole range and probably don't mind my hairiness.

PhoenixFrances · December 2014

AllieVB89 said:
Am I the only one that shaves like it's their first date every time they go to the OBGYN? LOL I don't think I give this much attention to shaving for my husband but something about going there makes me feel like I am going to be judged. IDK thought it was funny wanted to share. Going to the OB today hope we get an ultrasound.

Lol!! I shave like its date night!!!! $:\$ ">

BabyShaps · December 2014

I get my kitty all pretty before an appointment too. This may be wierd...but have any of you with male partners ever seen him shave his balls? My husband and I have a double shower and we usually shower together. The skin on the balls seems so thin so when my husband whips out the razor and does it so quickly I can't help but cringe lol

inLOVEalready715 · December 2014

ChristyM87 said:

inLOVEalready715 said:
I call it the anniversary/gynecologist shave...because those are the only times I'm this thorough. I was kind of wondering when I can get lazy. I'm a nurse too and I always feel so stupid primping because I know they aren't looking at my grooming job at all
I am also a nurse so I know they don't really care. I have gone through phases. There was a time when I didn't shave or trim and now I have been doing it more regularly (well except for recently because I feel lazy ). My husband doesn't care one way or the other if I shave or not.

Oh, and when I say shave I mean I use Nair or Veet the hair removal creams. I have always been paranoid about cutting myself down there while shaving so I rarely use a razor. Plus as a nurse I have seen some nasty public infections from shaving accidents

I wish I could nair! I tried it once on my legs with the sensitive skin one and it tore me up, I looked like a burn victim.

And I'm terrified to wax down there especially with all the extra blood flow...but that really is the move if you can handle it.

adge629 · December 2014

I usually do shave down there before I go and anytime i go to my boyfriends and know there maybe some action going.
A lot of my socks have holes in there. I really should splurge and buy new ones

inLOVEalready715 · December 2014

@JustinsLovo‌ that's a really good point about the pants off today from sandy banana. Everything I've done so far has been pants off and stuff in my vagina. But what's done is done if you're dressed and ready then screw it. Or luckily we're still limber enough to do a quick shave in the sink. (I'm not classy)

ChristyM87 · December 2014

inLOVEalready715 said:

ChristyM87 said:

inLOVEalready715 said:
I call it the anniversary/gynecologist shave...because those are the only times I'm this thorough. I was kind of wondering when I can get lazy. I'm a nurse too and I always feel so stupid primping because I know they aren't looking at my grooming job at all
I am also a nurse so I know they don't really care. I have gone through phases. There was a time when I didn't shave or trim and now I have been doing it more regularly (well except for recently because I feel lazy ). My husband doesn't care one way or the other if I shave or not.

Oh, and when I say shave I mean I use Nair or Veet the hair removal creams. I have always been paranoid about cutting myself down there while shaving so I rarely use a razor. Plus as a nurse I have seen some nasty public infections from shaving accidents
I wish I could nair! I tried it once on my legs with the sensitive skin one and it tore me up, I looked like a burn victim.

And I'm terrified to wax down there especially with all the extra blood flow...but that really is the move if you can handle it.

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My legs are actually more sensitive to it than my groin, never had a problem there

petrichor14 · December 2014

Haha I felt ridiculous for doing this. I'm glad I'm not the only one.

nikkisauro · December 2014

For my first appointment I called ahead and they made it seem like they were just going to ask questions and take blood so I didn't tidy up- even my legs were grizzly.

When I got there it turned out that she did a pelvic exam and I was stripped down and very hairy lol. Good first impression!

foodie12rn · December 2014

BabyShaps said:
I get my kitty all pretty before an appointment too.

Did this make anyone else gag? I can tolerate the vag being called many things, but not kitty. ::retches::

nikkisauro · December 2014

foodie12rn said:

I get my kitty all pretty before an appointment too.
Did this make anyone else gag? I can tolerate the vag being called many things, but not kitty. ::retches::

the "p" word truly makes me gag.

BabyShaps · December 2014

Eh. To each their own. I can't call it the "p" either.

crector421 · December 2014

Dang it. Now I need to shave! I forgot they'd be all up in my business!

MisSmartyPants · December 2014

I don't shave but wax regurally for the last five years or so. I try to schedule my appointments around the waxing schedule. It will be harder now with the frequency of the appointments, but a good wax job lasts me some 3 weeks so no biggy. I get brazilians only in summer time, but a nice trim and a clean scape makes me feel good about myself lol.

c-elizabethf · December 2014

I am going to shave for mine on Friday. I need to be prepared just in case lol.

MrsAB1316 · December 2014

MisSmartyPants said:
I don't shave but wax regurally for the last five years or so. I try to schedule my appointments around the waxing schedule. It will be harder now with the frequency of the appointments, but a good wax job lasts me some 3 weeks so no biggy. I get brazilians only in summer time, but a nice trim and a clean scape makes me feel good about myself lol.

About 10 years ago, I tried to get a Brazilian before I moved to Hawaii. I made it halfway through before I bailed. I walked around for about a month with an awesome half smooth vag and a not so awesome patchy shave job vag. Never again. Nope. Lol

MrsAB1316 · December 2014

nikkisauro said:
For my first appointment I called ahead and they made it seem like they were just going to ask questions and take blood so I didn't tidy up- even my legs were grizzly.

When I got there it turned out that she did a pelvic exam and I was stripped down and very hairy lol. Good first impression!

Now I'm convinced we go to the same practice. Lol. At least we are both in good (hairy) company.

chelsea13elyse · December 2014

I shaved meticulously every appointment with my first even if it took forever which is definitely did. I'd like to with this one as well because I feel more comfortable that way but now that I have DS I have a lot less time to do so. So I wouldn't be surprised if I don't keep up

nikkisauro · December 2014

MrsAB1316 said:

nikkisauro said:
For my first appointment I called ahead and they made it seem like they were just going to ask questions and take blood so I didn't tidy up- even my legs were grizzly.

When I got there it turned out that she did a pelvic exam and I was stripped down and very hairy lol. Good first impression!
Now I'm convinced we go to the same practice. Lol. At least we are both in good (hairy) company.

At least they are very nice there lol. Even my husband was like... "C'mon, really?" when I stripped down

Knottie21396854 · December 2014

Oh Geez!! I forgot about the "in-my-business" exams!! My first birth was a srtrictly hands off midwife and she didn't see my vag until she checked me during labor (at a 10+ ready to push!) This time I'm going to a midwife practice for a hospital birth and am definitely going to have to trim the hedges. DH is going to be ecstatic! lol

intensivepurposes · December 2014

I got a really judgey lecture at a Planned Parenthood once for shaving. WTF? Now I just make sure I'm showered and wearing cleanish socks. I've been trying to get over the self-consciousness regarding my ladybits because it's a waste of time and worry, and really nobody's business but mine. And I guess DH's, when I'm feeling generous.

ifwisheswerefishes · December 2014

I ALWAYS shave before the OB in 1st-2nd tri. 3rd? Who gives a fuck.

ariaforte8 · December 2014

I cared for like maybe the first half of my first pregnancy. I give zero fucks. I'm a fat lady with a hairy vag, and they just have to deal with it. Lol

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