Women remove pubic hair more than men; know why we have pubic hair & why people choose to remove them

Brazillian waxing has been hitting the headlines lately after an unfortunate incident took place where a woman from Indore had her skin peeled off during a Brazilian wax session. Following this, she sued the spa and won the case along with a compensation amount of Rs 70,000.

This case highlighted a study which sheds light on the research that says women get rid of their pubic hair more frequently than their male counterparts.

The study was published in The Journal of Sex Medicine and it was stated that women are likely to report stronger associations with feelings of cleanliness, comfort, sex appeal, social norms of their peer group, and affordability as reasons for their chosen pubic hairstyle.

Why do we have pubic hair?

According to several studies, pubic hair is important and they act as a gatekeeper for our genitals and protects them from infection.

Why do people choose to remove them?

There are several reasons why people remove pubic hair but the majority of them are inter associated with sexual health myths.

For several women, having less pubic hair is a signification of a tidy and clean vulva. In a survey, it was found that 56% of women groomed for sex, and 46% said that doing so made their vagina look better.

It was also mentioned in the study that women are extremely self-conscious about their genitals and apologize for not having them groomed.

Why do experts advise not to remove pubic hair?

As per a survey published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Dermatology, it was found that 25.6% of the respondents had experienced a grooming-related injury. Experts also advise not removing pubic hair as they protect sensitive organs from unwanted particles and other bacterial and fungal infections.