Many people shave their pubic hair with a reason to keep the area intimate. In fact, shaving or removing pubic hair can cause the vagina to be more susceptible to irritation and infection. So what should be done?
At present, treatment of pubic hair and intimate areas is no longer a taboo subject. However, there may still be many who wonder what the benefits and disadvantages. Well, consider the following explanation so you can consider treatments for pubic hair.
Pros and cons of shaving pubic hair
One treatment of pubic hair that is often done is shaving. One study even stated that about 83 percent of women shaved their pubic hair. The reasons are quite diverse, ranging from maintaining cleanliness, feeling sexier with a clean vagina without hair, part of the routine, to requests from a partner.
In addition, another reason is to increase self-confidence when having sex or wearing a bikini. It could also be because there are indeed health reasons that do require to shave pubic hair.
These reasons sound reasonable, but you must know, treating pubic hair does not mean having to shave clean or eliminate them completely. This is because the presence of pubic hair has benefits. One of them as a cushion or protector that can prevent friction, irritation, injury, and even infection of the sex organs.
In addition, the reason for treating pubic hair by shaving is also not proven. Conversely, with the presence of pubic hair, the cleanliness and health of the intimate organs are actually more awake.
Disadvantages and Strengths of Pubic Hair Shaving Method
Some people treat their pubic hair on their own or in a beauty salon that specializes in waxing services. Before deciding to shave your pubic hair, you need to know what treatment options you can take, including the strengths and weaknesses of the treatment:
1. Shave yourself
Some people choose to shave their pubic hair using a razor and shaving cream. Besides being relatively cheaper, this treatment can be done alone at home.
However, shaving pubic hair with a razor has disadvantages. You need to do this every few days, because pubic hair will grow back quickly. In addition, this method will cause itching in the intimate area, especially when pubic hair starts to grow.
2. Waxing
Waxing is a method of pulling hair at certain areas of the skin, including hair on the pubic area. Pubic hair waxing is available in various beauty salons or spas, but make sure they have official certificates for waxing.
Waxing method has advantages, which is able to remove pubic hair up to the roots, so pubic hair does not grow fast. However, this method also has a disadvantage, which causes pain in the intimate area.
3. Electrolysis
Electrolysis is the only permanent method of removing pubic hair. However, this method takes a long time. One treatment can take up to 25 sessions to remove hair roots until they run out. One-time maintenance costs are also relatively more expensive than other methods.
4. Laser and intense pulsed light (IPL)
Laser and IPL methods can be used to remove pubic hair by firing light onto the surface of the skin which will burn hair and hair roots. Both of these methods are able to shed pubic hair instantly, and the process of pubic hair regrowth is also relatively longer.
However, this method can cause side effects such as swelling and redness of the skin. In addition, the price is also relatively expensive, so some people might think twice about doing this treatment.
Some methods for removing pubic hair above can be an option. However, you also need to know the risk of shaving your pubic hair, ranging from skin rashes, infections of pubic hair roots (folliculitis), irritation due to side effects of thrombosis drugs, to wounds and blisters.
Reconsider the function of pubic hair before shaving. If necessary, you can consult with your doctor to determine how to remove pubic hair that is most suitable for you. Also consult your doctor if there are complaints that are felt after you shave your pubic hair.
