Center for Young Women's Health
I have a lot of body hair, and it kind of embarrasses me. I even get comments about how I have sideburns. Is this normal?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 … read more
Articles Tagged: body hair
I am sexually active and have not had my period for 4 months. I have taken a lot of pregnancy tests but they are negative. I have acne and dark hair everywhere. Also, one of my nipples is white and one is a dark color. Are these symptoms connected? If so what is it?
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 … read more
My vulva/labia became swollen after I used shaving cream on it. What should I do?
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 … read more
Help! I have dark hair on my upper lip and chin. What can I do about it?
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 … read more
Removing Pubic Hair
Removing pubic hair is a personal preference. Some girls trim their pubic hair, or go to a salon to have a “bikini wax”; others prefer to shave just about every … read more
Is it ok to trim your pubic hair?
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 … read more
Hair Removal
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, … read more
How can I remove hair from my bikini area?
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 … read more
I can see tiny black spots under my pale skin where I shave my pubic hair. Is this normal?
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 … read more
I have a hair problem on my nipple area, what should I do to solve my problem?
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 … read more