Fashion dictates more than you know -- including your bikini line. When designers started re-imagining women's swimwear in the 1940's the leggy cuts were more revealing than ever before. And trust me; NO ONE wants to see stray strands peeking out from sexy bikini bottoms. But let's back up. Why do we even have pubic hair in the first place?Well, there's no clear reason, but there are a few hypotheses -- one being that the hair indicates sexual maturity. There's also the theory that the hair serves to protect the sensitive pubic area // not only from friction during sex // but also from certain infections, rashes, irritations, and acne. The coarse texture could be an additional shield.Now that we have a better understanding as to WHY we've got hair down there, let's talk about getting rid of it -- ALL of it. Yes, we're talking about the Brazilian wax.This procedure, which strips all hair off your buttocks, anus, perineum, and vulva, including the labia majora and mon pubis , actually originated in the late 1980s at a Manhattan salon. The inventors, Brazilian sisters, chose the name because it simply sounded exotic. But the name isn't the draw. Some women want to avoid infections stemming from oily-clogged pores and bacteria that can gather in the thick, damp hair. For other women, excess hair causes uncomfortable knotting and chafing. Or maybe most women simply prefer the bald look or their partner's find it sexy? Regardless, if it's done right, you'll stay hair-free for about 6 weeks. First, the aesthetician will typically trim the hair and start with some of the more painful areas. This way when she moves to the less sensitive areas you'll feel a surge of relief. The use of hard wax infused with antioxidants will also help ease the discomfort. You'll find that the buttock area hurts much less than the fleshy vulva when ripping the coarse hairs from the root. As for aftercare, keep on top of exfoliating the area while avoiding extreme situations like tanning, exercise and yes, sex for at least 2- 3 days. Remember cleanliness is KEY and the bikini area is very sensitive, which means there's a greater risk for infection, scarring and bruising.