pubic hair

Vulva, I hardly knew ye

adorablepopcorn asks:

I don't know if I'm your average 20 year old. (virgin and only had one b.f.)I have never been able to insert a tampon correctly, nor have I ever looked at my own va-jay-jay. I recently shaved it for the first time. I really don't know what the call is for anything relating to my womanly junk, you know? I don't know if I should leave the hair down there, wax, or completely shave it all off. I don't know how to insert a tampon, and I am worried when it comes to sex it just wont fit. I even tried with some dildos and can't fit it in, but I don't even know if I'm doing it right. Please, please help me! Those pictures on the tampon box just don't work for me!

Shaving woes

Ashley asks:

Well I've been thinking about having sex with my bf, but like I shave and get red bumps. I've tried baby powder and even going slower, do you have any other things I could do to stop the bumps? My hair also grows back super fast, and most other girls dont have to worry about that. It really frutrates me. Please help!!!

Virginity fears of the single female, and some other things

Emily J asks:

I am a virgin, and single. In my state of singularity, I have had a lot of time to think, particularly because my friends are starting to want to go all the way with their partners. My biggest fear, as is probably common, is being rejected or hurt physically, emotionally, or both. Some say that it hurts the first time you have sex, and I was wondering as to the extent of that pain, and if it continues after you have had sex for the first time?

My second question is about pubic hair. I overheard some guys talking and they were crudely exchanging notes on their preferences on that subject and it had me worried. If not au naturale then what? For that matter, are the bare basics even acceptable>? And if not how do you go about shaping things up down there?

Are you supposed to shave?

help asks:

Are you supposed to shave pubic hair before sex? Any of it?