Kilty Larkin’s

Body hair can be pretty embarrassing to have in excess. While its of course totally natural and normal to have a lot of body hair, it has definitely developed a kind of stigma associated with it in some countries, including the U.S. Having a lot of body hair can make going to the beach or a public pool an embarrassing and uncomfortable event, when it is supposed to be fun and relaxing. Body hair removal is getting to be more and more common as this sort of stigma grows and spreads.

Americans like to find things to be ashamed of, this much I’ve learned. We are constantly looking for ways to hide our age, lower our weight, cover up blemishes, restructure our faces, and we are now getting obsessed with body hair removal. It seems like every time I turn on the television I’m seeing some new product designed for body hair removal being advertised.

One of the older tried and tested methods of body hair removal is of course waxing. This is my personal favorite. There’s nothing like getting hot wax poured all over you, then having your hair ripped out one strip at a time. If you’ve never had the pleasure of experiencing this form of body hair removal, I highly recommend it. Somewhere between medieval torture and a bad day at the dentist, getting your body hair waxed is a great way to spend an afternoon.

Of course, then there is shaving. Shaving is probably the most common method of body hair removal, if not the most efficient. While its relatively painless, your hair will just grow right back again within days, and you are limited to shaving areas you can reach. Body hair removal for your legs, armpits, and of course face is easy to do by shaving, but its pretty hard to shave your own back unless you have some amazing flexibility.

The most effective form of body hair removal that I know is electrolysis. This is a medical procedure involving lasers that permanently, or nearly permanently, removes hair by killing the roots. While it is actually pretty painless compared to waxing, the problem with this kind of body hair removal is it is expensive, and therefore not really feasible for large portions of your body.

There are some body hair removal lotions and creams I’ve seen, but I’m a little wary of any chemical that can dissolve your hair. Generally, that’s not a good sign, and probably means it’s doing all kinds of harmful things to your skin.

Indoor volleyball has been a respected sport for a long time and then the new kid on the block came along. Beach volleyball is an old pastime but only became popular as a professional sport from the late 1990s. Until then, it was mostly played for fun in California, with some local tournaments taking place. It began in Santa Monica during the 1920s and gradually spread elsewhere. People mainly viewed it as a fun thing to do on vacation but then the media started to take an interest. Today, it is a highly competitive business with sponsors competing for a piece of the action.

It took a while for people to take this new sport on their TV screens seriously. Controversy still reigns, especially with regard to the rather skimpy sportswear worn by female players. The women’s events are more popular in fact and most of the well-known competitors are female. Sometimes, the clothing worn has offended in some Islamic countries. All this attention has no doubt boosted the sport but it’s fair to say that both men and women train hard and approach tournaments in a professional manner. Beach volleyball is an exciting spectator sport with lots of skill and quick thinking required.

There are slight variations to the rules as played in indoor volleyball, the most obvious being that indoor teams have six players and beach volleyball teams have just two. Beach volleyball players are allowed to play barefoot. The sport has proved most successful for the US and Brazil, with Australia catching up. The sport was included in the 1996 Olympic Games for the first time, for men and women. It’s popular in lots of other countries too, including landlocked countries. Professional beach volleyball is played in China, Greece and Germany. There are also Youth Tournaments to help the development of the game.

The sport of beach volleyball has produced quite a few celebrities now and is gaining in credibility. People who shunned it at first have been drawn in by the hard fought contests and abilities of the teams. There has been an attitude that beach volleyball is something that anyone can do. In fact, anyone can play baseball but it doesn’t mean that you could do it well. Playing a friendly game with your friends is very different from representing your country and trying to get a Gold Medal. There is always an argument about what sports should be included in the Olympics. Beach volleyball is definitely here to stay.

Haven’t you ever wondered who in the world had the audacity to invent the thong swimsuit? Oh come on - you’ve surely pondered the issue at some point or another. It’s like the Speedo for men. You just have to sit back and stare in horror. These minute articles of clothing were simply not meant to be worn. Hey, if you don’t believe me, then just head off to some tropical beach in Europe for proof. Regardless, the thong swimsuit still remains rather popular in some areas. I guess certain folks just feel that it looks great on them.

Where can you find a thong swimsuit you might ask? That’s an easy one. Delve into cyberspace and take your pick from oodles of the. The truth is you can literally find any style of swimsuit on the World-Wide-Web. Just make sure you know your correct size before ordering.

Oh yeah, I was talking about the thong swimsuit and Speedo concept. Actually I should probably clarify here. When I say Speedo, I’m referring to the tighty-whity bikini bottoms that some guys like to wear. As you probably already know, Speedo is a brand name like Band-Aid. Regardless, that doesn’t change how goofy these bathing suits look. It amazes me how men can get away with wearing them in other countries. Europeans act like it’s no big thing. Oh, how little do they know. Slap on one of those tiny Speedos in America and strut your stuff down the beach. You may see few heads turn and hear a few snickers in the background. Not only do American men loath these itty-bitty teensy-weeny bathing suits, but the ladies dislike them as well. Of course there may be exceptions.

I tend to feel the same way about girls and the thong swimsuit. Now, I do realize that certain ladies have incredible bodies - however, there is just something off about the thong swimsuit. It’s tacky. It doesn’t really matter how stunning you look, it simply doesn’t wear right. Personally I prefer the tankinies on girls.

Now, if you absolutely must conform to the European ways and buy a thong swimsuit, then you’d better get surfing on the web. Test out Bizrate.com in order to find the best deals available. There are certainly a few different thong swimsuits for you to pick and choose from.