Are we supposed to shave our pubic hair? Is it perverted or strange? It's not weird, and it's not (necessarily) kinky. Lots of people do it, both men and women. Shaving "down there" has been practiced along with shaving other body parts since ancient times, in Rome, the Middle East, Japan, China, India and North Africa.
One may do it for aesthetic reasons, or to feel "fresher". Some people find it more attractive or simply more convenient. No more owchies from getting a hair stuck to a pantyliner, or tangled around someone's tongue ring. *blush* No more stray curly hairs peeking out from revealing clothing or bathing suits. Pubic hair isn't firmly rooted and it may make certain activities more comfortable or easier, instead of getting a mouthful of hair. Bacteria and other odor-causing stuff won't get caught in the hair if you don't have any.
There are cons to take into consideration, as well. Some people find shaved pubic areas attractive, others find it a turn off. Do what *you* want and what is comfortable for *you*, but you may also want to discuss the subject with your partner. Other cons include upkeep (you'll need to shave every few days to keep it bare), itchiness (check out hints for dealing with itch) and the care needed to shave such a sensitive area.
What will your gyn/doctor think? Believe me, they've seen everything. If you're worried, you can casually say, before dropping your pants, "Oh, by the way, I shave my pubic area," so they won't be surprised. They most likely won't anyway. In some cases, it may be easier for them if you're shaved.
Do I shave all of it? Some people do, some people don't. Some men shave all of it, including hairs on the penis and scrotum, others only shave above the penis, over the pelvic bone and lower abdomen. Some women shave all of it, while others shave around the vulva and bikini line but leave a strip or triangle covering the front of their mons veneris (that's the part that shows when a woman is standing up with her legs together). Others merely trim their hair short, but don't shave, and some shave patterns or images into their pubic hair.
You may find yourself getting a bit more aquainted with your genital region. Don't be surprised about finding hair you didn't know existed, or in "weird places", like your buttocks, or in the case of women, on the outer edges of the labia. This is all normal, don't worry. :)
When using lotions and gels and other skin products in your genital area, remember they're for external use only, and be careful to use non-irritating, pure and simple ones.
One may do it for aesthetic reasons, or to feel "fresher". Some people find it more attractive or simply more convenient. No more owchies from getting a hair stuck to a pantyliner, or tangled around someone's tongue ring. *blush* No more stray curly hairs peeking out from revealing clothing or bathing suits. Pubic hair isn't firmly rooted and it may make certain activities more comfortable or easier, instead of getting a mouthful of hair. Bacteria and other odor-causing stuff won't get caught in the hair if you don't have any.
There are cons to take into consideration, as well. Some people find shaved pubic areas attractive, others find it a turn off. Do what *you* want and what is comfortable for *you*, but you may also want to discuss the subject with your partner. Other cons include upkeep (you'll need to shave every few days to keep it bare), itchiness (check out hints for dealing with itch) and the care needed to shave such a sensitive area.
What will your gyn/doctor think? Believe me, they've seen everything. If you're worried, you can casually say, before dropping your pants, "Oh, by the way, I shave my pubic area," so they won't be surprised. They most likely won't anyway. In some cases, it may be easier for them if you're shaved.
Do I shave all of it? Some people do, some people don't. Some men shave all of it, including hairs on the penis and scrotum, others only shave above the penis, over the pelvic bone and lower abdomen. Some women shave all of it, while others shave around the vulva and bikini line but leave a strip or triangle covering the front of their mons veneris (that's the part that shows when a woman is standing up with her legs together). Others merely trim their hair short, but don't shave, and some shave patterns or images into their pubic hair.
You may find yourself getting a bit more aquainted with your genital region. Don't be surprised about finding hair you didn't know existed, or in "weird places", like your buttocks, or in the case of women, on the outer edges of the labia. This is all normal, don't worry. :)
When using lotions and gels and other skin products in your genital area, remember they're for external use only, and be careful to use non-irritating, pure and simple ones.
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