'Do I need to shave my pubic hair before having sex?'
- Written by Helen Barcham, PhD candidate, Western Sydney University
I Need to Know is an ongoing series for teens in search of reliable, confidential advice about life’s tricky questions. If you’re a teen, send us your questions about sex, drugs, health and relationships and we’ll ask an expert to answer it for you.
Do you need to shave your vagina before having sex? Anonymous
Key points
- An estimated 60% of young women remove their pubic hair
- Pornography does not reflect women’s diversity
- If you’re shaving your pubic hair, use a mirror and clean razor
- Shaving before sex is your choice.
It can be challenging for girls and women to learn how to relate to their bodies because there are so few resources available to adequately guide us. It’s no wonder, then, that you ask this important question!
Authors: Helen Barcham, PhD candidate, Western Sydney University
Read more http://theconversation.com/do-i-need-to-shave-my-pubic-hair-before-having-sex-114614