Shaving the intimate area?
Three arguments why you should give up now
Created: 11/18/2022, 2:00 p.m
By: Juliane Gutmann
In addition to shaving legs, intimate shaving is a natural part of the care routine for many women.
But that has disadvantages.
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Not only many women, but also some men shave their private parts.
However, emulating the ideal of beauty is not without its health risks.
Every decade is shaped by trends and ideals of beauty.
Where naturalness in terms of body hair was considered appealing in the 70s, clean-shaven bodies are currently considered beautiful in industrialized countries.
Many women and men use razors, epilators or wax strips.
The number of Sugaring & Waxing Studios also shows that the trend towards hairless bodies is unbroken.
This is not only accompanied by high costs for depilatory cream, razors or going to the depilatory studio in the long term.
Stressful skin problems can also arise as a result.
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The hair in the intimate area is useful.
They protect the sensitive skin in the intimate area by reducing friction, for example when running.
As the
AOK
further informs, pubic hair also prevents bacteria and other germs from entering the body.
It is also believed that pubic hair reduces the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
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Anyone who shaves their intimate area regularly risks the following problems:
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Ingrown hairs
: Sugaring or other procedures that remove the hair from the root are risk factors for ingrown hairs.
This can be extremely painful, especially with black, thick hair, if the skin becomes inflamed.
Even the formation of dangerous abscesses is possible.
Irritated skin
: Many simply put up with burning skin after shaving.
But this irritation is not entirely harmless, as it indicates that the shaving has caused injuries to the skin.
Even the smallest wounds are potential entry points for pathogens such as vaginal thrush.
Drying out and flaking
: Pubic hair also serves to protect the skin from drying out.
Shaving promotes dry and flaky skin in the intimate area.
The formation of eczema is also possible.