Aug 26·edited Aug 26Liked by Rachel Kramer Bussel, Courtney Kocak, Open Secrets
It’s been my experience that turning gray is the least of it. The older I get, the less pubic hair there is. Hair period. I haven’t needed to shave my legs in at least a decade. Mom’s legs are completely hairless, as is her general cooch area. Mine looks like an old man in need of a comb over is wedged between my legs. So, what I’m saying is, wait long enough, like post menopause, and life will remove the need and pain of a Brazilian.
Aug 26Liked by Rachel Kramer Bussel, Courtney Kocak, Open Secrets
I have been writing about how great it is to get older for some time. Indeed, I wrote a whole book about it. Lots of reasons, but especially the confidence and I don't give a goddam attitude. I am much older than you, however. I have never written about the pubes (grey or non-existent), but you might like Thinking about the Vulva (https://arichardson.substack.com/p/thinking-about-the-vulva)
It’s been my experience that turning gray is the least of it. The older I get, the less pubic hair there is. Hair period. I haven’t needed to shave my legs in at least a decade. Mom’s legs are completely hairless, as is her general cooch area. Mine looks like an old man in need of a comb over is wedged between my legs. So, what I’m saying is, wait long enough, like post menopause, and life will remove the need and pain of a Brazilian.
Dude. “I got busy with work and could barely keep up with the Kardashians, much less my Brazilians;” is such an incredible line.
I have been writing about how great it is to get older for some time. Indeed, I wrote a whole book about it. Lots of reasons, but especially the confidence and I don't give a goddam attitude. I am much older than you, however. I have never written about the pubes (grey or non-existent), but you might like Thinking about the Vulva (https://arichardson.substack.com/p/thinking-about-the-vulva)
Love this essay and all the nuances you weave in on aging, beauty and corporate standards for women, and coming into our power. Thank you!
Thank you!
It was great, I even posted a link on my FB. I really like Open Secrets but don't like their 2K word limit.