Tag: pubic hair

  • Why women should not shave pubic hair

    Why women should not shave pubic hair

    A gynaecologist, Dr Jen Gunter, has advised women against shaving their pubic hair. Gunter, who is author of The Vagina Bible, warned women against waxing or shaving their hair, because, according to her, it can cause “microscopic trauma” that can lead to infections. She said the hair is necessary to protect the skin by acting…

  • WOMEN: ‘Why it is wrong to shave your pubic hair’

    A gynaecologist is urging women not to remove their pubic hair. Dr Jen Gunter, author of ‘The Vagina Bible’, warns waxing or shaving creates “microscopic trauma” that can lead to infections. While the purpose of pubic hair is somewhat of a mystery, going “au naturel” is thought to protect the skin by acting as a…