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Hey. I just got the guts today to tell my mom & sister that I think I may have a bacterial infection down below. They made me an appointment to see a regular doctor (not gynaeocologist) on Wednesday. I was wondering, it won't be awkward, I shave completely down there. Like do you think they'll think I'm weird? Because I shave down there? I don't know, it just seems sorta creepy seen as I don't do anything with guys yet! I'm 15/f! :) Thanks.
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Its normal. Go for it, if you think it will make you feel comfortable.
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well your really not suposed to do that b/c thats probally why you have bacterria going down there for a reason and you know how you shave your legs and they get prickerly when it grows back, well thats going to happen to you when it grows back and when you know go to do it for a guy he will think you are not mormal or something.
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no shaving down there is clean ...
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Doctors have generally saw about any kind possible so it shouldn't be awkward. Shaving is more a matter of preference than a sign of sexual activity. I wouldn't worry about it. The doctor will be looking for signs of infection, not whether you shave or not.
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Nah, it shouldn't be weird. Doctors look at stuff down there all the time. It's their job. They're used to people shaving. No worries.
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doctors are so used to seeing that. i had a similar problem when i went to the doctor and they asked to see if i was properly growing pubic hair. i told them i shaved and they didn't even react. it's just as common as not shaving.
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No they won't care.
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I doubt seriously if your doctor will think you're weird! So many girls and women do this for appearances sake in that they wear bikini underwear, swimsuits, or thongs. Other women just don't like the hair sticking out from the elastic of the underwear, whatever kind they wear! Some girls and women like the feel and the look. I will point out that you're pretty young to want to do this after you've just gone through puberty. Unfortunately, in our society today, women are made to feel like they're supposed to do this to feel or be sexy - having sex or not. There is also a misconception out there that women should look like a pre-pubescent girl in her genital region. If you think about it, that's what's weird. There is NOTHING wrong with having pubic hair. But of course, if this is your choice and if you're really happy with it, then nothing is wrong and you haven't done a thing weird!! However, your doctor, because you're so young, may want to inform you of the risks of shaving pubic hair. And really, there is only one big risk: skin infection. This could happen because there are lots of bacteria in that area that can invade any small shaving nick or cut or irritated hair root/skin. You want to always be gentle when shaving yourself and use a delicate lotion and a new razor. Ah, but you didn't ask about all of the above. Sorry.
There is no reason for your doctor to say anything unless he or she wants to give you advice about the skin infection risk. You don't need your mom in the room unless you want her to be there. But, you should definitely be examined by the doctor with a nurse in the room, no matter what! If there is no nurse in the room, then ask for one to be present.
Don't be surprised if your doctor asks you if you're sexually active. This won't be because of your shaved pubic region. It would be a normal question to ask someone your age because doctors are there to give advice, counsel, and suggestions. They are NOT there to judge. And, I really don't think he or she will talk to your mom without your permission. But I bet your mom would understand anyway, especially if you simply tell her that you like it better this way. That's always a good line for anyone - doctor, mother, sister - when you don't feel comfortable talking about something so private. "I like it this way"...PERIOD.
Good luck with getting your infection treated. I'm assuming it's not a skin infection from how you wrote your question. By the by, is there any particular reason your mom made the appt. with a regular doctor vs. a GYN? Have you ever been to a GYN? Many family practice doctors now include GYN care in their regular care of a patient, so that may be the case in your situation. If not, make sure that you do get a GYN of your own one of these days in the near future. It's time that you start taking care of yourself on a yearly basis.
Again, too much info when you asked a simple question... So sorry!
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the doctor most likely won't ask you about it. it'll probably be embarrasing though. they should be more focused on the infection other than the fact that you shave.
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Hun,
When it comes to private parts people are sqeamish when doctor's need to see them. Having shaved the area is always about your own personal choice. Doctor's have seen tons of private parts of all sizes, varieties, infections be them shaved or not. The last thing on their mind is whether you shaved down there or not.
The doctor is professional and will explain what they are doing and why. If you want another female in the room during the vaginal exam you can. The only thing they will care about is whether there is an infection or not and how to treat it. Missing hairs be it on your head or down below do not concern them.
I guarentee they have seen things ten time more embarassing or read about them during their medical career. The less you put this all out of thought and out of mind the quicker the exam goes and you can go home. Don't worry about how your vagina looks or any of that the only one concerned is you as the doctor will not care.
Another thing, it's so common these days to be shaved down there they must see it a lot. You won't be the only person they ever saw with this type of infection or who prefered to shave/wax down there.
You have to put it in perspective they see tons of private parts each day yours is not going to get singled out any time soon. They cannot tell your mother either etc It's confidential and even if they did I doubt it would bother her that much.
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