There are likely other factors involved.įor instance, people who remove their pubic hair are more likely to be young, so it would make sense that they also report increased sexual functioning. However, one doesn’t necessarily cause the other. Indeed, studies suggest that there’s a link between pubic hair removal and self-reported sexual functioning. Some people believe that removing their pubic hair increases genital sensation during sex. People who prefer to remove their pubic hair often cite comfort, routine, and sexual confidence as motivating factors. Personal preferenceįor some, removing their pubic hair is simply a matter of personal preference. In contrast, women were more likely to cite that they preferred trimmed or partially shaved or waxed pubic hair. In a 2015 study, men were more likely than women to report a preference for a pubic hair-free sexual partner. The same survey showed that a similar percentage of men also groom according to their partner’s desire. In the 2013 survey, around 21.1 percent of women reported that their pubic grooming was related to partner preference. Partner expectationsįor others, partner preferences drive their grooming habits. In the same survey, men were less likely than women to report grooming for this reason. Some theories link this trend to increased accessibility to porn, where hairlessness is the norm.Ī lot of people remove their pubic hair to conform to this aesthetic standard.įor instance, in the 2013 survey cited above, 31.5 percent of women who reported grooming their pubic hair did so because they believed it would make their genitals more attractive. Today, at least some hair removal is common. Grooming pubic hair has been common practice for centuries. Some of the most common ones are discussed below. There are a lot of reasons why people get rid of their pubic hair. It follows that pubic hair may protect against certain infections, including: In addition, hair follicles produce sebum, an oil which actually prevents bacteria from reproducing. That is, it traps dirt, debris, and potentially harmful microorganisms. Pubic hair serves a similar function to eyelashes or nose hair.
Protection from bacteria and other pathogens Pubic hair may also keep the genitals warm, which is an important factor in sexual arousal.
Some sources even refer to pubic hair as a “dry lubricant.” That’s because it’s easier to rub hair against hair than it is to rub skin against skin. Pubic hair acts like a protective buffer, reducing friction during sex and other activities. The skin on your genital region is delicate. However, that doesn’t mean pubic hair has no purpose at all. When it comes to pubic hair, humans are an anomaly among mammals.
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