Pubic Hair
Hear this word Pubic Hair
Also known as: Pubes, fur
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What Is It?
Hair that naturally grows on and around the genitals. Pubic hair helps to protect the body from germs and irritation. Some people choose to remove some or all of their pubic hair. Some people choose to let their pubic hair grow as is.
An Example
Sometimes Madison and Robert choose to carefully remove or trim the pubic hair on their body. Sometimes they let their pubic hair grow naturally and do not remove or trim it.
What to Know
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- It is common for pubic hair to grow beyond the genitals to the inner thighs or lower abdomen.
- People might receive messages about pubic hair, what it should look like, who should remove it and what it means when a person has or does not have pubic hair. These messages usually are not fair, especially for people of different genders.
- Some people choose to trim, wax, shave, tweeze, or use other creams or products to remove some or all of their pubic hair. Some people choose to let their pubic grow and they don’t remove or trim it. The way people manage their pubic hair is up to them. There is no right way to manage pubic hair.
- If a person chooses to remove or trim any pubic hair it is important to do so safely. It might be important to get help if needed.
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