Center for Young Women's HealthMany 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
Articles Tagged: shaving
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
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