Most Women Shave Their Pubic Hair for Better Hygiene. Here’s Why That’s a Bad Idea

Almost all women—a whopping 84 percent—groom their pubic hair (or have done so in the past), according to a new study in JAMA Dermatology. What's more surprising: More than half of the women surveyed say they shave to be cleaner, but it's actually more hygienic to keep the hair down there. We've already written about the drawbacks of shaving your pubic hair—it cuts down the likelihood you'll get lice but increases your chances of getting STIs. But if you need more reasons to go full bush, click the button below:

Convince Me to Keep My Pubic Hair

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