Genital hair removal for sex: yes or no?
Are you about to have sex and aren’t sure whether to shave your genitals or not? Don’t worry, your doubts are more common than you think. That’s why we’ve decided to create this article to answer this common question.
Should I shave my genitals before having sex?
As demonstrated through various studies, shaving, trimming, or waxing pubic hair has become a common practice. This trend started out being primarily for women, but today, both sexes groom. Not everyone does it for the same reasons. Some people do it for aesthetics, others for hygiene, or simply because it’s fashionable.
We were particularly intrigued by a study conducted by the Journal of the American Medical Association. The study found that women who shaved were more likely to have frequent sexual relations. On the other hand, women who had fewer sexual encounters were less likely to shave.
When we asked sexologists, they said that shaving can help improve sexual experiences. This is because many people find shaving exciting. But it has also been proven that exposing the genital area can make sexual activity and stimulation more intense. For this reason, people who have more sexual encounters tend to be groomed.
However, not everyone likes to shave. It’s true that some people don’t shave for comfort, but many people don’t shave because they see pubic hair as something natural and necessary. That’s why they refuse to shave, even if their partner requests it.
From a gynecological perspective, we can say that pubic hair is essential for maintaining good vaginal health. As professionals have pointed out, pubic hair acts as a natural barrier to pathogens. For this reason, women who shave remove that barrier and are consequently more exposed to potential bacterial entry through the vagina. We’ve been told that the probability of infection is higher in women who shave than in men because the vagina is wider than the penis. This makes the risk of infection much higher. Additionally, natural pubic hair helps reduce genital friction, infections, and injuries.
Choosing fashion or health
To determine if we really want to shave the genital area, we must consider that we will enjoy some advantages but also face some disadvantages. This means that making the right decision is not always easy.
Fashion: If you opt for fashion, then you should directly shave, trim, or wax. It can be said that this is not a passing trend, but a long-lasting one. We’ve had this trend for several decades, and the new generations still favor it. It has been shown that a shaved area often provokes more excitement in the other person. When you add the fact that the chances of pleasure are higher, it’s no surprise that many people choose this trend.
Health: But as experts have shown us, not everything is positive. A person who shaves has a higher chance of suffering an infection. And it’s not just infections; skin damage can also occur. After all, hair doesn’t grow just for no reason—it serves to protect the area. And when we remove it, the area becomes unprotected, increasing the risks. Can an infection occur with hair? Yes, but the probability is much lower because we have a protective barrier, which is the hair. For example, a woman who shaves has a higher chance of contracting fungi or syphilis, among other diseases. Of course, if the woman is affected, the man will also get infected during intercourse unless he uses an appropriate protection measure.
And here’s where the doubt arises: do we choose fashion or health? The answer lies with you. You are the person who must decide about your body, whether to opt for full, side, or natural hair removal. There is also the option of shaving when you know you’re going to have sex and leaving it natural during the times you know you won’t. Don’t forget that if you choose this option, the area may itch when the hair starts growing back. It’s natural, uncomfortable, but it shouldn’t worry you too much.
We hope we’ve helped you with your decision, so you know whether shaving to excite the other person is really what interests you or if it’s better to leave it natural for better health. The only decision is yours, regardless of whether you’re a man or a woman.