Dear Reverend, I have a lot of hair. Not just on my head. My partner is waxed and has hinted they would like me to be, too. I've done it in the past, and I'd be OK with doing it again — but I have a secret. I have a small tattoo of my ex's initials that my partner doesn't know about because it has been hidden by my bush the whole time we've been together. Should I come clean? Rae Punzle (nonbinary, 25) Dear Rae Punzle, If I've said it once, I've said it a million times: Never tattoo a person's name on your body unless you are absolutely certain that you won't regret it. I think the only way to be sure of that is if the person is dead. (I'm assuming your ex is still with us, and I hope that's the case.) Too bad I wasn't around to give you advice before you went and got initials tattooed on your nether region, but here we are. I'm also of the belief that nobody should tell you what to do with your pubes. If you like keeping things au naturel, more power to ya. But if you're up for a change, there may be ways to keep your tattoo under wraps. Instead of a full-on wax, perhaps you could try some creative pubescaping. Trim things up and leave a heart or polka dot over the tattoo. If you aren't particularly skilled with a razor, it would be wise to seek professional help. An experienced aesthetician who specializes in waxing has seen and heard it all, so don't be shy. Asking to keep a tattoo covered will be low on their list of wild requests. If you do go bare, you could think up a new meaning for the letters of the initials or make an adjustment with a Sharpie. But I think your best option is just to tell your partner about the tattoo. In the big picture, it's not that unusual and nothing to be ashamed about. We've all done stupid things when we were younger and dumber, so your partner ought to understand. They should know that there's no need to be jealous or angry about the past. The two of you could even get matching tattoos to cover up your old one. Pick a flower, animal, object or anything that's meaningful to you…