My ob said he doesn't like to cut it too short or it pokes. But he told me that when he was putting it in. I had it after DD1. Whatever he did, DP said sometimes he could still feel it, but it wasn't an issue (ie not painful or offputting!).
Yeah, I don't think DH minds too much maybe I'll chat to him about it, I would hate to get the strings cut and then have it poke him worse