I was wondering how long it would take before somebody posted something along these lines. Let's be clear folks - this is a choice, and an one that ought to be based solely on PERSONAL preference.
It is completely ridiculous (and offensive to those who do not shave) to say that shaving is an indication of "caring" for one's body... Pubic hair actually serves a purpose - it protects the vagina from bacteria and other impurities, and it also keeps things cooler down there (by creating some breathing room and wicking moisture away)... So, in fact, it can be (and is often) argued that in terms of sanitation, comfort, and freshness, public hair is helpful.
But in the end, the only thing that matters is how a woman feels... about herself and her body.
It's unfortunate that in our culture, women feel so obliged to keep up with the ever-changing male-imposed standards of what is right and what is wrong. Let's not forget that in our culture, removing all pubic hair is a relatively new phenomenon. I guess women just didn't care about their bodies until the 1990s... ridiculous.
I was taking to a friend of mine who does Brazilians. She always asks the girls, in conversation, why they are doing it. She told me that about 75% say its because it's what their partners want. Only 25% tell her it's because they like it better.
I am not saying that women shouldn't do it, or that for some, it really is a preference. But when people say things in forums like this that it is a sign of caring for their bodies, it sends the message to all of the women that this is the only acceptable standard.
And before I get slammed for this post - I actually really enjoy a nice smoothie. That being said, I'd prefer to be with a woman who doesn't shave and loves her kitty than one who does reluctantly.
OK. Rant over. Time for some coffee.