I'm a long way from wearing bikini bottoms, but even if I went out and bought a set tomorrow, I'm chronically lazy in all areas of self-grooming. Bluntly, I only trim hair down there when it starts tangling in uncomfortable ways. Hehehe. Once a year I might use some Nair (or UK equivalent), which is a big no-no but I've only had a chemical burn once. The hair growing back is the WORST - itchy and sore and hot and sweaty, ugh. But I get that same sensation from thighs as well, so I guess it minimises the more you manicure an area.