Yes, pubic hair does have a purpose. Above all else, it lessens friction during sex and prevents the transmission of bacteria and other pathogens. Some people prefer to let it grow, while others trim it, shave it, or wax it. What you do with yours is up to you. Read on to learn more about why it grows, how it affects hygiene, the risks associated with removal, and more. The skin on your genital region is delicate. Pubic hair acts like a protective buffer, reducing friction during sex and other activities.
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Curly, straight, long, short, trimmed, wild, waxed, plucked, shaved, bedazzled, or left alone — there are a whole lot of things we can choose to do or not do with our pubic and body hair. Whether we wax it all off or let it grow out — people always seem to have an opinion about it, which is, when you think about it, kinda weird. Pubes are in! You might be surprised to hear that pubic hair serves not just one, but multiple purposes: It provides a cushion against friction, wicks away sweat and discharge , and protects bacteria from irritating the skin and entering the urethra where urine exits the body. Pubic hair basically acts as your first line of defense against bacteria and irritation during sex.
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Pubic hair is hair which covers the area around the sex organs. It is generally darker in color and stronger in texture than other hair found on the human body. It is caused by the rising levels of androgens during puberty. Pubic hair is a secondary sex characteristic. Pubic hair appears during puberty in girls and boys. Beginning with only a few hairs, the area quickly fills out in a triangular shape, making a thick patch of hair. The growth of hair can go up toward the navel , but will always continue to grow down past the pubic region and ending at the anus the hole between the buttocks. In females, hair will cover the outer lips of the vagina ; in males, hair will grow around the base of the penis and lightly cover the scrotum the outer sack containing the testicles.
With puberty comes pubic hair—possibly the most shocking part of puberty besides getting your period. Why is it that color? Your first question is probably, Why do we even have pubic hair in the first place? It seems kind of pointless—especially considering the fact that so many women remove it. It also acts as a barrier between the sensitive skin down there and friction-causing activities—use your imagination with that one, kids.
