Tag: body hair

Extra or “unwanted” hair on certain parts of your body such as your face, arms, stomach and back is called “hirsutism”, pronounced: her-suit-is-m. This may be genetic (other women in […]

While pregnancy is definitely the most common reason to not have your period when you are sexually active, it is not the only thing that can cause your period to […]

If your vulva/labia became swollen after applying shaving cream, it is likely that you may be sensitive to the cream but it could also be caused from shaving. Swelling of […]

Having unwanted or extra hair on places such as your upper lip, chin, or neck can be mildly annoying to severely distressing, but there are many different ways to remove […]

Removing pubic hair is a personal preference. Some people trim their pubic hair, or go to a salon to have a “bikini wax”; others prefer to shave just about every […]

Is it ok to use small scissors and a mirror and trim your pubic hair, just along the underwear/swimsuit line where the hair sticks out? I don’t want to remove […]

Hair: You can color it, curl it, straighten it, braid it, cut it, etc., but what about unwanted hair? If you have unwanted noticeable hair above your upper lip, chin, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Some girls have hair around their nipples. This is completely normal. If the hair bothers you, it’s best to cut it with small scissors. Plucking or shaving the hair can […]