Why You Should Think Twice About Shaving Pubic Hair

Pubic shaving dates back to ancient Egypt and Greece, where it was a hygiene requirement for prostitutes. While body shaving became common between 1915 and 1945, pubic hair removal didn’t become widely popular until the 1980s.

Today, 60% of women experience at least one health issue from pubic hair removal, including tiny skin cuts, ingrown hairs, irritation, infections, and a higher risk of STIs.

Here’s why pubic hair matters:

• Body temperature control: Hair helps regulate heat through sweat and oil from glands in each follicle.

• Protection: It blocks bacteria, dust, and other foreign particles.

• Pheromones: Hair holds scent signals that play a role in attraction.

• Health risks: Shaving increases the chances of genital warts and viral infections like molluscum contagiosum, which can spread through irritated skin.

• Skin damage: Frequent shaving causes micro-wounds, leading to boils, abscesses, and painful infections—especially in overweight women.

In short, pubic hair has real health benefits and removing it can cause more harm than good.