Well That’s Awkward Podcast – EP 2: How Much Hair Is Too Much?
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- November 3, 2025
Why Women Are Talking About Intimate Hair Removal
Episode 2 of Well, That’s Awkward is officially live — and from now on, we’ll be releasing new episodes every Monday evening at 6pm for Mocktail Monday. So grab your favourite alcohol-free cocktail, curl up on the sofa, and join us for another honest midlife conversation.
This week… we are going down there.
Episode Topic: Hair Removal Trends & The Politics of “How Much Hair Is Too Much?”
In Episode 2 — hosts Susan Osman and Rachel Branson dive into one of the most whispered-about beauty topics women Google at 2am but rarely say out loud: intimate hair removal.
From the Full Hollywood (“whoosh — it’s gone!”) to a subtle tidy-up, this episode explores the evolving world of bikini grooming, waxing menus, and the pressure to be hair-free.
We discuss laser hair removal, waxing techniques, styling trends, and the very real question: why do women feel there is a ‘correct’ amount of hair to keep or remove?
And yes — naturally — there are awkward moments, personal confessions, and plenty of oversharing along the way. Because it’s Well, That’s Awkward… and this is what we do best.
Why This Conversation Matters
Hair removal is still treated as a taboo topic for women — especially women over 40. But beauty standards, body confidence and the pursuit of “perfection” have changed dramatically over the decades. We’re asking:
- Who are we doing it for?
- Is smoothness empowerment… or pressure disguised as self-care?
- Why does this still feel like a secret topic?
This episode encourages women to talk honestly, laugh about the weirdness of it all, and realise — we’re all trying to navigate the same body politics.
Listen to Episode 2 – Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
🎧 Episode 2 is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and here on wellbeingmagazine.com/well-thats-awkward-podcast/
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