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Jul 24, 2023 Dr Talat Upal, a gynaecologist offering medical facts on pubic hair and removal risks. Christina Zheng, comedian and finance manager sharing pro-removal stories. Maeve Marsden, writer and performer exploring body politics and feminist views. They trace history and porn’s impact, debate trimming versus full removal, talk hygiene myths, medical risks, personal mishaps and social pressures around grooming.
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Pubic Hair Protects The Vulva
- Pubic hair has biological functions like reducing skin-on-skin friction during sex and trapping debris to lower infection risk.
- Dr Talat Upal explains pubes act as a physical barrier protecting the vulva and potentially minimising STI risk.
Raised In Hair Positive Households
- Maeve Marsden keeps pubic hair trimmed, not removed, for convenience and to avoid ingrowns, informed by growing up in lesbian families comfortable with body hair.
- She calls trimming “doing a Britney” after a bad DIY razor attempt with a partner.
Waxing Gives Christina Confidence
- Christina Zheng gets Brazilians because waxing makes her feel clean, confident, and sexually ready, and she finds stubble unacceptable.
- She even had a Brazilian before giving birth to provide a clear line of sight for clinicians.