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Whether you shave your intimate area is a very personal decision. Proponents praise the feeling of cleanliness afterwards. But there are a number of counterarguments.
Some arguments against shaving the intimate area are obvious. You can save tons of money by not trimming your pubic hair. Visits to the hair removal studio, razors, shaving gel, peeling gloves, as well as antibacterial ointments and sprays for afterwards care have a long-term impact on your wallet. But there are also arguments against intimate shaving that concern health. This can result in skin problems that have a huge impact on everyday life.
Intimate care – but correctly
As little as possible, as much as necessary. When it comes to caring for the most sensitive part of the body, you shouldn’t just ensure hygiene with shower gel etc. Special intimate wash lotions from the pharmacy (promotional link) care so that the natural balance of the mucous membranes is maintained.
Pubic hair protects sensitive skin in the intimate area
As the AOK informs, pubic hair is extremely useful. They protect them sensitive skin in the intimate area by reducing friction when running and protecting the skin from drying out. Hair also makes it more difficult for bacteria and other pathogens to enter the body. This should even reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
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Many “intimate shavers” know well the problems that come with shaving. From ingrown hairs to purulent abscesses – the following possible complaints speak against shaving the intimate area:
- Ingrown hairs (especially after hair removal including roots, such as sugaring)
- As a result of painful inflammation and abscesses (risk increases especially with black, thick hair)
- Irritated skin
- Injuries to the skin, which can be an entry point for pathogens such as vaginal thrush
- Drying out of the skin and as a result, scaling and even eczema
This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It in no way replaces a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, our editorial team cannot answer individual questions about medical conditions.
This article was created using machine assistance and was carefully checked by editor Juliane Gutmann before publication.