Yes. In between shaving your pubic hair, you’ll likely notice tiny black spots that are actually hair follicles beneath your skin. When you shave, you trim the hair above the skin, but the hair follicle is just beneath the surface. If your skin is pale and your hair color is dark, you’re more likely to notice it.
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