Pubic Hair Removal: Correct Methods

Pubic hair removal can often be uncomfortable, painful, and a real nuisance. Among all the areas of the body that we usually wax, the pubic is the most sensitive. Do you want to know how to remove pubic hair correctly?

Why remove pubic hair?

We all want our bodies to look good  and, at the same time, to be comfortable. And in many cases, this has to do with hair removal.

The hair in the pubic area is usually the one we want to get rid of the most, either for wearing bathing suits, or for aesthetics and pleasure in sexual relations. But it is also the most difficult to remove due to the sensitivity of the area in which it is located.

Anyway, before knowing the best way to eliminate it, it is important to know what its functions are :

• It is a protective barrier against external viruses or bacteria
• Maintains a warm temperature that guarantees the correct functioning of the genital area
• Prevents irritation during sex, as it acts as a containment barrier

That said, the truth is that keeping the groin area hair-free  is also a matter of comfort for many people.

Keep in mind

According to this study carried out by the University of Texas (United States), the removal of public hair can cause irritation and inflammation in the so-called hair follicles, causing very small, almost microscopic open wounds.

These irritations, in a hot and humid environment, can be a breeding ground for bacteria and other microorganisms. It is important that you maintain good hygiene  before, during and after waxing.

Pubic hair removal: the ideal method

Shaved

Shaving or epilation with a razor is a quick and comfortable method .

• Advantages : It does not need preparation or disposition of time.
• Disadvantages : Hair grows in a few days and can irritate or cause small cuts if not done carefully.

We recommend shaving in the shower, with wet skin and warm water that softens the follicle. In this way, ingrown hairs can be avoided.

Waxing

It is the most effective traditional method of pubic hair removal, especially with hot wax, as it adheres well to the hair. Of course, it is a bit painful the first few times.

• Advantages : Smooth, smooth skin and a hair-free groin for approximately three weeks.
• Disadvantages : It can be uncomfortable to perform and cause redness in the area, which goes away with time. In some people, folliculitis or cystic hair can appear when it grows back, according to this report from the Mayo Clinic.

It is not advisable in people with venous or clotting problems.

Hair removal with creams

It is the invisible method par excellence because it is painless and has no contraindications. Of course, it is important to perform a test in the area to rule out the possibility of an allergic reaction.

• Advantages : it is quick, painless and leaves the skin smooth.
• Disadvantages : the cream does not tear, it cuts, so the hair will grow back in a few days.

As it contains different chemical substances that can be harmful to the genital area, as stated in this study carried out by the Social Security Medical Institute (Mexico), it should be applied with caution only on the external areas.

Laser depilation

It is a very effective method , but also more expensive. The number of sessions required to remove hair depends on your skin type and hair color, but on average we could say that 8 sessions are enough. You may need touch-ups after a while.

It is important to inform yourself before starting, to do it in a specialized center and with qualified professionals.

• Advantages : clearly, the effectiveness of the method.
• Disadvantages : it involves a considerable investment of time, since we are talking about eight sessions spaced one / two months apart each. It is not a painless method.

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