{"id":36662,"date":"2021-08-25T13:00:26","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T11:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=36662"},"modified":"2026-02-18T06:01:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T05:01:15","slug":"should-you-shave-your-pubic-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/should-you-shave-your-pubic-hair\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Shave Your Pubic Hair, or Should You Embrace the Full Bush?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"lelo<\/a><\/p>\n

It has become a norm in our day and age to shave your pubic hair. Most people consider pubic hair removal to be one of their regular beauty rituals, but the pandemic had changed things quite a bit when many places were closed, and people had to turn to other ways of removing unwanted hair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When dresses and tailored suits were exchanged for sweats and leggings, it\u2019s only natural that some people completely forgo shaving down there, letting it run wild.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve found yourself in this situation during the pandemic, now that the world is slowly coming back to the regular regime, you might be wondering should you shave your pubic hair and go back to your old ways? Or should you embrace your body as it is and learn to enjoy the full bush?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

THE PURPOSE OF PUBIC HAIR<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The hair in your pubic region has a purpose, in fact, quite a few. First, pubic hair offers a layer of protection because the skin in your pubic area is very sensitive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another purpose your pubic hair serves is to protect your genitals from bacteria. Like hair inside your nose or eyelashes, pubic hair traps dirt and potentially harmful bacteria from coming inside your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While pubic hair does protect the skin from bacteria, it doesn\u2019t mean that it will protect you from STIs, so you should <\/span>always opt for using condoms to protect yourself during sex<\/span><\/a>. Still, it is important to know that some physicians believe that pubic hair decreases your chances of getting herpes and genital wartsPubic hair also serves as nature\u2019s signal of sexual maturity and one\u2019s ability to reproduce as it starts growing on people\u2019s bodies around the time when the reproductive system becomes mature enough. While in the 21st century, it\u2019s not an indication or a sign for a person to start being sexually active, it used to be in the past.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As you can see, pubic hair does serve a purpose other than annoying people and making them suffer through a waxing session. When you\u2019re considering whether you should shave your pubic hair or not, it might be useful to remember that it\u2019s there for a reason.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

EVOLUTION OF PUBIC HAIR THROUGHOUT HISTORY<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The way people treated their pubic hair varied throughout history widely. While overall hair removal was normal as early as the Stone Age, when humans opted to remove the hair from their bodies for safety reasons and to avoid frostbite in harsh climates, pubic hair removal became a norm in Ancient Egypt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

During that era, body hair, pubic hair included, was considered uncivilized, dirty, and unhygienic. Women removed the hair from their bodies and even their heads with seashells and pumice stones. During Cleopatra\u2019s ruling period, people started using \u201csugaring\u201d as a form of hair removal, which used sugar, water, and lemon juice paste to remove the hair the same way nowadays people use wax.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In Ancient Rome, upper-class women also removed their hair, and most of the statues from those times portray hairless bodies of men and women in the art.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Later, during the Middle Ages in Europe, the trend for women to shave their eyebrows and hair was prominent amongst the upper class. But during that period, pubic hair stayed untouched, and according to the Catholic church, a full bush was a display of femininity.<\/span><\/p>\n

In America, the trend of shaving pubic hair for women arrived fairly late, in the 1900s when Gillet created their first razor for women and started running ads in the magazines. The trends of pubic hair tending changed with each decade, though. Really important to know, pubic hair removal has racist origins in the United States as explained in a book called \u201cPlucked\u201d by Rebecca Herzi.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the \u201960s and \u201970s, it was normal to grow all the hair out, but by the time the \u201980s rolled around, and the bikini\u2019s started making their way into women\u2019s wardrobes, the full Brazilian bikini wax was considered, among the younger generation,the only way to go if a woman wanted to be sexually attractive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While the trends haven\u2019t changed as drastically in the last few decades, overall, a large percentage of <\/span>women<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>men<\/span><\/a> both trim and shave their pubic hair specifically for having sex with a partner.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, nowadays, it\u2019s more socially acceptable to treat pubic hair removal as a personal choice, and the media seems to reflect the idea that everything is acceptable no matter which way you swing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SO, SHOULD YOU SHAVE YOUR PUBIC HAIR?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Knowing the purpose of pubic hair and the history of how the trends around it changed, the question of whether you should shave your pubic hair remains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are reasons to both remove and not remove your hair, and some important considerations about how you do so as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WHY YOU WOULD WANT TO SHAVE YOUR PUBIC HAIR<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s what other women say about why they remove their hair.<\/span><\/h3>\n

It Makes Sex Better<\/strong><\/h3>\n

No hair means more friction, so some women say they feel more sensitive during sex which can have its benefits. However, it\u2019s not a guarantee, and really the only way to find out whether full Brazilian wax makes sexy time feel smoother is to give it a spin and see how it feels yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, your pubic hair creates a soft cushion between you and your underwear, which removes the friction, and if you decide to remove your hair, you might experience some stimulation even if you\u2019re just going about your day.<\/span><\/p>\n

YOU MIGHT ENGAGE IN MORE ORAL SEX<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Women say that when they remove their pubic hair, they are more comfortable letting a partner give them oral sex. (i.e., no worries about hair in the teeth).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you or your partner have pubic hair or not shouldn\u2019t really be an obstacle to enjoying all sorts of different sexual experiences, oral sex included. But if you\u2019re struggling with relaxing or enjoying oral sex because of your pubic hair, it might be worth experimenting with and see if it can help ease the stress that comes with receiving oral sex.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NAUGHTY SELF-EXPRESSION<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There is such thing as pubic hair styling, and there are many different hairstyles you can have in your bikini area. From triangles to landing strips and butterflies, a waxing professional can create a whole array of different forms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It would potentially be a fun way to spice things up in the bedroom as you surprise your partner with different forms and shapes each month. And if you\u2019re not willing to experiment with your hair on the head, it might be worth playing with your pubic hair instead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

FEELING MORE CLEAN\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Many women say they feel cleaner when removing their genital hair And, feeling cleaner makes them feel sexier and desirable. Clearly, anything that helps improve your relationship with your body, might be worth experimenting with shaving your pubic hair.<\/span><\/p>\n

Along with the above reasons, women also say they remove hair because their friends do and that\u2019s what they see in porn and the media. We know, however, that doing things because of media images and peer pressure are not always positive!<\/span><\/p>\n

WHY YOU MIGHT WANT TO EMBRACE THE FULL BUSH<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s what other women (and science) says\u00a0 about reasons to keep their hair.<\/span><\/h3>\n

FULL BUSH WILL TURN YOU ON<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The first reason why you should consider not shaving your pubic hair is pheromones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While a lot of people consider a clean shave in the bikini area a turn-on, biologically, a full bush might actually have a more arousing reaction to your partner than you think.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The sweat glands that hair-bearing skin exudes an odorless secretion which, mixed with the bacteria on our skin, creates a scent called pheromone. Compared with other body zones, the pubic area has more of these sweat glands, and the pubic hair is going to carry the scent that will do <\/span>things<\/span><\/i> to your partner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

IT\u2019S COMPLETELY SAFE AND HYGIENIC<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the main reasons why women, particularly, ponder whether they should shave their pubic hair or not is the myth of full bush being unhygienic. In one <\/span>2016 study<\/span><\/a>, women claimed that removing pubic hair made them feel cleaner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite this common stigma, pubic hair is actually completely hygienic, as long as you maintain your regular body hygiene routine, so it\u2019s completely safe and clean and shouldn\u2019t be a reason why you wouldn\u2019t embrace the full bush.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

NO MORE ITCHING AND IN-GROWN HAIRS AND EVEN INJURIES<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the most notable downsides of pubic hair removal is the itching and unwanted in-grown hairs that come with the territory and are difficult to avoid. Your skill will most likely need more care, like exfoliating and moisturizing, so you have to consider whether it\u2019s worth your time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, doctors say they see a lot of complications from waxing, shaving, and hair removal, ranging from minor issues like a razor blade nick to more major issues like infections and abscesses and boils that need to be drained.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

IF YOU CHOOSE TO REMOVE PUBIC HAIR, DO THIS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are many different ways to remove pubic hair, and the best method will depend on each person individually. But if you\u2019re looking for professional advice, then Dr. Simi Adedeji suggests opting for one of the two pubic hair removal options:<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Laser hair removal<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Depilation creams\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    According to Dr. Simi Adedeji, these two methods are the best because depilatory creams weaken the hair, and when it grows back, it doesn\u2019t have the sharp edge to grow into your skin, causing inflammation. And with laser hair removal, the hair follicle is destroyed, preventing it from growing back completely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Another gynecologist we spoke to, however, advises something else. She says the best thing is to remove some, but not all hair and that the best way to do that is simply trimming the hair with scissors. If you choose to get the area waxed, however, use hard rather than soft wax. Hard wax is less painful and doesn\u2019t take off the top layer of skin the way soft wax does. She says shaving is the most risky way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    In the end, the choice of what to do with your genital hair is yours. Yet, as with any choice, information is power.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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