If you want to remove pubic hair from your bikini area, your options include shaving, hair remover creams (also called depilatories), waxing, laser hair removal, or electrolysis. Learn more about each method to decide what’s right for you. If you do decide to remove your pubic hair, always follow the proper safety guidelines. If you decide not to remove your pubic hair, that’s fine too.
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