Thanks ladies for the advice and info. I can see now how it might be a slight risk of infection and yet i need to weigh that up with my own thoughts on being 'neat and tidy' in that area.

Bathsheba, i certainly didn't mean to offend anyone and completely agree that this is a very personal choice with many women feeling sensitive about the issue. Thankyou for reminding us of the need to be more sensitive in our opinions

Well, i may just opt for something in the middle... a bikini/g-string wax and a trimmed 'runway'... just to feel 'tidied up' but not necessarily bare.

Cheers.