When it comes to Brazilian bikini waxes, the debate can get hairy. (Sorry!)

Adding to the conversation, a sex advice columnist for The Times of London has sparked outrage for telling a letter writer that she's not with it if she's not without it—downunder hair, that is. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Wurtzel, the author of Bitch and Prozac Nation, argues in nerve.com's Bare vs. Hair Debate that "we women don't feel entirely female unless we're slaves to beauty."

Huge sisterhood fails, ladies. No woman wants to feel like a slave to grooming; and implying that beauty isn't about choice, is missing all the fun is has to offer. (Lipstick Queen in Saint Rouge is not my master, but my elected official. And when I'm not wearing it, I still have two X chromosomes.)

Allure has had its share of bikini waxes—both standard and Brazilian. They're great for keeping your full downstairs under wraps at the beach, and yeah, they do look and feel a little tidier. And considering the fact that people have been using delipitories on body hair since at least 4,000 BC, the Brazilian isn't so outlandish. That said, it also isn't a must—especially, when you have the option to dye your downunder hair blue.

So what do you think? Do you take frequent "trips to Brazil"? Do you prefer au natural?

(By Kate Sullivan , Writer- Allure Magazine)