Is it healthier to shave pubic hair?
As mentioned above, pubic hair serves a protective function by trapping pathogens that could otherwise enter your body. Removing pubic hair may therefore make a person more susceptible to common infections, such as UTIs, vaginitis, and yeast infections.
What are the benefits of shaving pubic hair?
Keeping it clean can help prevent odor. In separate studies, 59% of women and 61% of men stated that they groomed their pubic region for hygienic purposes. However, there is currently no scientific evidence to suggest any health benefits associated with removing pubic hair — other than the removal of pubic lice.
Are there any benefits to shaving pubic hair men?
Trimming or shaving it off will help keep that area clean and free from any unwanted infections. Ungroomed pubic hair tends to hide your penis, which makes it appear smaller. Shaving away all the extra hair will make it appear at least an inch longer. A well groomed crotch looks healthy and clean.
Does removing pubic hair reduce odor?
Pubic hair holds on to residual urine, vaginal discharge, blood and semen. Bacteria line up all along the hair shaft just lunching it up and creating odor. (Very appetizing, I know.) Trimming your pubic hair reduces that surface area for bacteria, thus reducing odor.
What are the disadvantages of shaving pubic hair?
Shaving pubic hair can also cause ingrown hairs, which look like red and inflamed bumps. These can sometimes become infected and turn into painful pus-filled sores. Another downside is that hair removal methods such as waxing can cause microscopic abrasion on the skin and can even increase the risk of catching an STD.