Center for Young Women's Health
I have hair all over my body, it’s not super thick, but it’s not thin either. I want to get rid of it ASAP. I tried shaving a few times, but it kept coming back. This time, I want to make sure it never comes back, but I also don’t want to spend a lot of money? Help! How do I get rid of it permanently?Great question! First thing first, you are not alone! Most teens and adults have tiny hairs that cover their bodies, a lot of times the hair is hard to see … read more
Articles Tagged: shaving
How safe is it to shave pubic hair?
Many people shave or groom their pubic hair for personal reasons, including ideas about attractiveness, comfort, and what a sexual partner may desire. It is important to know that there … read more
Is it more hygienic to shave my pubic hair or just leave it alone?
Thanks for your question. It is not more hygienic to shave pubic hair. Some girls decide to remove it (as a personal preference) but there are no health benefits. In fact, there … read more
I have dark hair and I have noticed that I have a good amount of hair around my anus. Is it normal for women to shave or wax the hair around this area?
It is normal for both girls and guys to have hair around their anus. Some people have very little hair in this area while others have more. There are no … read more
Are you supposed to shave pubic hair?
No. You do not need to shave your pubic hair. Some girls decide to remove it (as a personal preference) but there are no health benefits. In fact, there are … 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
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