Hello Lizzy. My son is in a similar position and many years ago we made a best interest decision that he should be wet shaved. It came about when he was in respite and following a very loose bowel movement the faeces had spread into his groin area. We were horrified to discover that hadn’t been washed properly afterwards (for two days) and he ended up in agony as the faeces had dried into his pubic hair, removing it was excruciating for my son and very distressing for me and his dad. He has also worn a sheath and urine bag for many years and as the sheath is self adhesive it becomes extremely painful if pubic hair gets trapped in the adhesive. The manufacturer of the sheath recommend that pubic hair is shaved regularly to prevent this from happening. I suggest you speak to your sons staff team to find out who recommended this procedure and on what grounds. I would also suggest you ask them to include you in any best interest decisions relating to your son in future so that you are kept in the loop. In answer to a previous response, staff don’t always do things because it’s easier for them, they do it because it’s better for the person involved. I hope this helps. C. B.