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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 12:23 pm


Shahzadi Jasmine
What is this 'bad stuff' you keep talking about? Like dust particles? At any rate, if I'm wearing underwear, I don't see how 'bad stuff' can 'get in there.'

And you can't compare shaving your genitals to smoking. A better analogy if any would be, "I always pick my scabs, and haven't gotten an infection yet, although I am increasing the risk." I don't care what gets down there, I'm not going to die from shaving my pubes.

I didn't see anything wrong with the analogy. You're free to shave your genital area just the same as a person is free to smoke cigarettes. It's your choice if you're ok with the risks involved.
Shahzadi Jasmine
Also, a quick Google search "Is shaving pubic hair unhealthy?" and checking the first 2 pages, I didn't find a single negative response to the question (except that it may itch when it grows back in).

I thought this was a nice example, from a published expert on the subject (with a doctorate, too)-

http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/blogs/sex/archive/2008/07/08/is-it-unhygienic-or-unhealthy-to-shave-or-trim-your-pubic-hair.aspx

If you want to go natural, that's fine. But where's your facts to support these arguments that shaving is the worst possible thing?

As much as I'd love to repond to these with some articles backed by scientific research showing the possible consequences of pubic shaving, I feel that Lorien has me beat in the previous post.

(btw I actually happened to search the same thing you did before you posted it. None of the people who's posts I read seemed to have any factual evidence supporting their reasons for saying it's safe or hygienically clean. That is of course, unless you count "my boyfriend and I like it" as safe.)

You're free to choose how to maintain your genital hair. I happen to trim my own (though I'm male so I'm not sure how relevant it is to the discussion). It is important to be aware of the risks though. Saying "I'm not gonna die from it" doesn't mean you should do it. If you wan't to shave, so be it. Just be sure to keep the health risks in mind when you do.
PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 5:27 pm


I find it odd..but for me if I don't shave or trim down there it gets sweaty and warm easily..and it starts to itch. gonk Its worse when I work out.

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:11 pm


Well, at least now I know the risks. But I keep it pretty regularly clean down there, and I myself don't wear underwear (if I can help it) in the first few days after shaving. So, to each her own, I suppose.
PostPosted: Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:39 pm


I trim to keep it tolerable, and a light shave that leaves enough hair there that it can breath but not enough so it's not creepy bushy.

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 17, 2012 7:47 am


I try to trim. But all the guys I date are unhappy unless its totally off. I don't know how to tell them this so they understand. I mean some guys junk can use some shaving too.
PostPosted: Sun May 06, 2012 8:57 am


Wait until towards the end of your shower to shave so the pores around the hair follicles have widened. Use soap/cream/gel (while still in the shower) and a sharp shaving razor.

This way is very mess free, clean, pretty and painless.

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