Tips to remove pubic hair

Nowadays, it is regarded as trendy to remove pubic hair, and current cultural taste almost dictates it when women are in question. There are other reasons for removing pubic hair other than aesthetics that some people may mention. For example, it may also be more comfortable and more hygienic to be smooth down there than to have a bush. There are two widely known methods for pubic hair removal.

These are waxing and shaving. Shaving is a common choice for most beginners as it requires only a (readily available) razor and shaving foam and does not involve exposure of intimate body parts to strangers, as being waxed by a professional. Waxing, on the other hand, avoids the risk of unpleasant cuts and razor burns.

Many people, particularly those who plan to do it for the first time (usually young people), are wondering which method is the best, as both have their advantages and disadvantages. There is no correct answer, as it is truly a matter of personal preference. One method will suit you fine, while the other may not, and it finally comes down to experimenting and trial and error.

Shave It

Shaving pubic hair is easy, taken that you have some practice. For beginners who may find it complicated, here is some advice. First, use only a clean and sharp razor for shaving. Second, trim your pubic hair to an acceptable length before shaving. You can use scissors, an electric razor, or an electric trimmer. Do this carefully, as you may cut yourself as easily as with a razor, as the skin in the pubic area is gentle.

Then, take a quick, warm shower on your pubic area to dampen and soften the hair. Lather it with shaving foam or shaving gel. Now you are ready to shave. Go along the line of hair growth to avoid ingrown hair. Keep it cool and steady, don't be nervous. Once you are done, wash the excess foam away, soap, and wash the shaved region.

Wax It

Waxing keeps pubic hair gone for a longer period of time, and new hair grows less coarse than shaved hair, so many people opt for waxing. There are waxing kits for personal use, but it might be a better idea to let a professional do it for the first time.

The waxing procedure involves adequate layering of hot wax on cotton cloth, applying it to the area to be waxed, letting it dry, and removing it (along with the unwanted hair) in a single swoop, which takes a practiced hand. So, it is best to watch and learn for the first time and put newly gained knowledge to use later.

Other hair removal methods are by depilatory creams or by laser hair removal and can be applied to pubic hair as well.

Research indicates that young women are being exposed to increasing pressures to remove pubic hair from their bodies, which has the potential for both negative physical and psychological consequences. Women’s personal choice and reasoning for partaking in pubic hair removal is influenced by broader social influences; however, there is little theory-based research drawing from established decision-making models investigating the underlying processes that lead young women to engage in pubic hair removal practices. Based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour, it was hypothesised that 1) attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioural control would predict intention to remove pubic hair; 2) additional variables (prototype similarity and favourability) from the Prototype Willingness Model would significantly predict intention to remove pubic hair; 3) feminist values would significantly predict decreased intention to remove pubic hair; and 4) intention and perceived behavioural control would predict future self-reported removal of pubic hair.

To date, there is little theory-based research drawing from established decision-making models that investigate the underlying processes that lead young women to engage in hair removal practices. Results of studies that have examined modern hair removal practices in large female samples indicate that the large majority of participants (over 90%) report having removed pubic hair.
There are some differences in prevalence, with Caucasian women being more likely to remove pubic hair than women of other ethnicities and a higher prevalence of removal in younger women.
Over half of the young women surveyed across studies experienced at least one physical complication due to pubic hair removal. The most common side effects found were epidermal abrasions, infected ingrown hair, severe itching rashes, and other skin infections such as molluscum contagiosum.
Complications specifically associated with laser hair removal include blistering, hypo/hyper-pigmentation, scarring, textual changes, uveitis, iritis, and infections such as herpes simplex and bacterial infections.
The current study included a sample of 270 young women (17–25?years old), who completed an online survey and a follow up survey 4?weeks later (N?=?96).
Attitudes, perceived behavioural control, and similarity to prototypical pubic hair removers were significant predictors of intention to remove pubic hair. Intention was significantly positively associated and feminist values were significantly negatively associated with actual pubic hair removal.

✓ Fact confirmed: A full Brazilian or all natural: understanding the influences on young women’s decision to remove their pubic hair Patricia Obst, Katherine White & Ebony Matthews; 19 December 2019