Many women think shaving pubic hair will make the area more hygienic sex organs. In studies that have been done, they were also encouraged to shave pubic hair for reasons of sexual activity.
However, in the medical world, shaving pubic hair can actually increase the risk of various diseases.
Dr Vanessa Mackay of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists said that pubic hair is essential to prevent pathogenic bacteria into the vagina.
"Pubic hair becomes a natural barrier to keep the sex organs are kept clean area, reducing contact with viruses and bacteria.
Vanessa explained, very lembat area sex organs that trigger the growth of pathogenic bacteria. Hair in the area of the sex organs it protects the vagina from foreign particles, such as bacteria.
"Pubic hair also helps to control the humidity of the area of sex organs,
In a study published in the journal JAMA Dermatology, the majority of women in the United States shave their pubic hair. The highest prevalence is around the age of 18-34.
According to Vanessa, shaving pubic hair also increase the variety of complications, such as infections of the vagina and vulva, hair follicle inflammation, abscesses, and allergic reactions. If the hair follicles become inflamed, can leave skin sores.
In fact, shaving pubic hair can also increase a higher risk of contracting genital warts. To that end, the women were asked to take into account the benefits of health before deciding to shave pubic hair.
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