Does trimming pubic hair have any effect?

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Vaginal trimming, including complete pubic hair removal, is becoming an increasingly common practice, especially among young women. All are wondering if trimming pubic hair has any effect?

1. What is pubic hair?

Pubic hair is the area of ​​hair that grows on the genitals in both men and women, commonly known as pubic hair or bikini hair. Similar to hair growing on other body areas, pubic hair has characteristics, distributed depending on the genetics and hormones of each individual.
With aesthetic needs or increased pleasure during sexual activity, the need to trim pubic hair has been set, especially for young women. Accordingly, there are many popular ways to cut or remove pubic hair at home that you can do yourself. Each method of pubic hair removal can carry some risks, but in general most of the methods available are safe to do if done correctly. In some other cases, when you want to remove pubic hair permanently, an intensive hair removal intervention method is often chosen.

2. How to trim pubic hair at home?

Trimming with scissors Using scissors can be a safe way to give the pubic area a well-groomed look. Since the operation does not come into contact with the skin, trimming the pubic hair with scissors has a relatively low risk of injury.
When trimming pubic hair yourself with scissors, make sure the scissors are clean and sharp. This will help ensure that they don't tug at the hairs when cutting. Also, to reduce the risk of injury, try sitting down or creating a stable, stable position when performing. Also, working under a good light source is also important, and hand-held mirrors can help better trim pubic hair in hard-to-see areas.
Because pubic hair grows back quickly, regular trimming is necessary to maintain a well-groomed look.
Using a razor Shaving with a razor is a popular option for removing pubic hair and is generally painless.
However, because the razor is in direct contact with the skin to remove hair at the root, shaving may cause temporary irritation, redness, or itching. To reduce this risk, try the following:
Soak in a warm bath or shower before shaving Apply shaving cream or lotion on the area to be shaved Use a sharp razor with multiple dual blades Also, keep in mind that the skin of the pubic area is thin and can easily cut or scratch the area when shaving. Therefore, it is necessary to go for a steady and gradual shave.
Waxing Some women like to use waxing to trim their pubic hair. The waxing mechanism pulls hairs out of the hair follicles, helping to remove multiple hairs at once. This is often painful, and waxing can also cause irritation and infection in the sensitive skin of the pubic area.
Although waxing is more painful than cutting or shaving, the results last longer because the hairs are extracted from the hair follicles. However, when the hair follicle is empty due to the hair being pulled away, the operator can experience problems here if the operation is not hygienic.
Use hair removal cream Hair removal creams, also known as depilatory creams, contain chemicals that break down the hair's protein, weakening the base of the hair.
Hair removal cream can be found everywhere, drugstores or skin care stores. As with regular hair removal, the results of using a hair removal cream on the pubic area usually last longer than with shaving or trimming and are generally not as painful as wax.
However, the ingredients in hair removal creams can still have the potential to cause allergies. It is important to test the cream on a small area of ​​skin on an arm or leg before applying the product extensively. If a reaction occurs, this product should not be used to ensure health safety.
epilation Plucking is a simple way to remove a certain amount of unwanted hair growth.
Like hair removal by waxing, plucking hairs by using tweezers, tongs pulls the hairs out of the hair follicles, resulting in a needle-like pain at the impact area. However, epilation is not as painful as waxing as it only removes one hair at a time.
Accordingly, epilation can be a good method to trim pubic hair, but it is not an effective way to remove hair over a larger area.

3. Intensive pubic hair trimming methods

If the above home remedies for pubic hair removal are only temporary, some women turn to beauty salons to be provided with more intensive hair removal methods, which can bring long-term results. or permanent, including:
Professional Waxing for results similar to at-home waxing. However, when performed by an esthetician, pubic hair can be less likely to miss inconspicuous areas when using this technique at home.
Electrolysis Electrolysis is the use of radio waves to damage the hair follicles. This causes hair to fall out and also disrupts the growth of a new hair follicle.
Electrolysis targets each hair follicle at a time. One session of electrolysis can take 15-60 minutes and several repetitions are required to ensure complete pubic hair removal.
Laser hair removal Laser hair removal has a mechanism of destroying hair follicles with laser and heat. This slows down the hair regrowth.
The laser hair removal procedure will include follow-up visits every 6–8 weeks to prevent hair regrowth. However, there is no guarantee that laser hair removal will remove all hair.

4. Does trimming pubic hair have any effect?

Does trimming pubic hair have any effect is a question many women ask before making this decision. Accordingly, the risks of hair removal depend in part on the method chosen:
The safest technique is trimming pubic hair with scissors, if they do not come into contact with the skin.
Shaving or using methods that remove hair from the hair follicle can lead to effects such as unintentional cuts or small cuts in the skin, redness or irritation. When hairs are roughly pulled out of the hair follicles, it can cause inflammation, or folliculitis, increasing the risk of ingrown pubic hair or an itchy, uncomfortable feeling when hair grows back.
If the application of pubic hair removal techniques involves any topical products, there is a risk of skin reactions, such as redness and irritation, and swelling of the skin. Therefore, it is recommended by a dermatologist to test for compatibility with any topical product before officially using it.
Furthermore, some evidence suggests that pubic hair trimming when performed in an unsafe, unhygienic manner increases the risk of sexually transmitted infections.

5. Safety instructions when performing pubic hair trimming

Some steps should be taken as follows so that trimming pubic hair does not affect general health:
Use appropriate tools: Razors and pruning shears must be clean, sharp, and free of rust.
Do it in a well-lit place and use a small mirror : Having good visibility is key to preventing injury.
It is recommended to test a small amount on the skin when using chemical hair removal: First, apply any product to a small area of ​​skin on the arm or leg and check for a reaction. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis may occur with symptoms including swelling or rash, difficulty breathing, wheezing, hoarseness, nausea, vomiting, and low blood pressure. , rapid heart rate, dizziness, fainting. Because anaphylaxis can progress to life-threatening, it should be detected and medical intervention required as soon as possible.
Keep the intimate area clean: After removing pubic hair, make sure the area is clean at all times and check for signs of irritation or infection.
Consult a Professional: It is best to consult a dermatologist about a safe and effective method of trimming pubic hair instead of doing it yourself and the risks it can cause on the spot.
Over-the-counter creams and ointments: May help with minor cuts, itching, and skin irritation when trimming your pubic hair at home. However, if symptoms are particularly painful or severe, see your doctor as soon as possible because the infection may require prescription medication.
In short, trimming pubic hair is a personal decision. Every woman can be sexually or in general healthy with or without pubic hair. However, the answer to the question "Does shaving pubic hair have any effect? ” will depend on the chosen method of implementation. Accordingly, various safety strategies can reduce the risk of injury, infection, or irritation, resulting in a clean and confident bikini area for women.
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Reference source: healthline.com