orphans answered Wednesday May 30 2007, 7:38 pm: it all depends on what you prefer. i would suggest shaving just the bikini line and then using an anti-bump creme for it to prevent red bumps. it depends on why you need to. i suggest just the bikini line. [ orphans's advice column | Ask orphans A Question ]
toriiii answered Wednesday May 30 2007, 7:36 pm: not to be gross or rude but if you have alot of hair down there then it would be better to shave down there. dont shave it all though; just maybe the bikini line so when you wear a bathing suit you dont see any hairs. [ toriiii's advice column | Ask toriiii A Question ]
Catlovers141 answered Wednesday May 30 2007, 7:27 pm: Hi, great question. Here's my answer:
I really wouldn't suggest shaving down there. The hair is there for a reason, and although you can take it off, it isn't a good idea. One of the reasons hair is there is to preven bacteria from getting into your urethra (the tube where urine passes). If you menstrate, remember that there is bacteria in that discharge. If you have no hair down there, you have an increased risk of getting an infection.
The infection could spread to your kidneys if not treated, which could complicate matters.
What I do is trim it a little on the ends, so it doesn't show when I wear a bathing suit. But I don't go any farther than that. After all, if it isn't really necessary, why go through all the trouble of shaving, waxing (ouch!) or anything else to get rid of it, only to put yourself at risk for infections?
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