Read this article before you head to the parlour to get a bikini waxing done.
Most women (even men) prefer that the area down there is
clean without any hair, so shaving pubic or vaginal hair has become a
common practice today. However, there is a reason why you have pubic
hair. So probably it isn’t a great idea to shave it off for purely
aesthetic reasons. Know if
using hair removal creams is a safe option to get rid of pubic hair.
What’s the harm?
There aren’t any documented studies that can point whether shaving
pubic hair is good for you. However, this practice has been there from
the ancient times and it is believed that a clean vagina is one of the
many factors that attracts the partner and appeals to the man [1]. But
there is a downside to it. The sweat glands present in the pubic region
secrete pheromones which to stimulate yours and your partner’s sexual
desires. The hair present in the region primarily locks the odour and
that’s why every woman has a unique odour that attracts her man. Lack of
hair in the region would mean less pleasure as it fails to stimulate
your sense of smell. And, stimulating your five senses during sex
maximises pleasure [2].
Also, less pubic hair can make you susceptible to various kinds of
bacterial, viral or fungal infections. In fact, it acts as a barrier to
some sexually transmitted infections like genital herpes, warts, etc.
When pubic hair is shaved, it leaves behind microscopic open wounds over
the hair follicle which may lead to bacterial infection, scarring due
to irritation and itching [3]. Here are
some expert tips to help keep your vagina free of infections.
What you can do?
If you want to keep your pubic area trimmed, there isn’t any harm in
it; you can either do it at home or at a hygienic parlour that offers
bikini line. This helps you to keep the area clean without going for
complete shaving.
Keep your vagina clean with water or other natural vaginal washes to
keep the area clean. Avoid using scented douches and vaginal washes that
can make you dry over there.
