Yes, DH's beard trimmer is my usual strategy, I should've said that. I thought I was the only one who did that!

Never had a professional wax as I'm worried I'd make the water throw up in horror

Sunny Love - Ta, gotta love you! A wedgie on public display? No thanks! I've also 'lost' a couple of bikini bottoms over the years while swimming, so boardies it is now! I used to do the top half before my muffin top - and yes, you can be a size 6 with a muffin top!!