Are girls supposed to shave their vaginal hair?
I’m not sure if you are supposed to and I haven’t seen a gynecologist yet. When it comes to the removal of pubic hair, like the removal of any other body hair (legs, arms, upper lip, etc.), the choice is totally yours. It is not necessary to shave in order to have a routine gynecological exam. Also, there is no medical evidence that suggests removing pubic hair is the “proper” or “sanitary” thing to do. In fact, your pubic hair helps to protect your vaginal area from bacteria, much like the tiny hairs in your ear protect your inner ear. Nevertheless many women are motivated by a variety of reasons, to keep their pubic hair in various manners. Often during swimsuit season, women will shave or wax their “bikini line”, while others shave or trim their pubic hair regularly for such reasons as feeling “fresher” or simple aesthetic preference. Finally many women simply go “au natural”, by choosing to leave their pubic hair as is.
