So, if you are going to get rid of your pubes, do the best you can to minimize the stuff that causes irritation. Here are some ways to make your next Brazilian wax less terrible, for example. And if you're getting it done professionally, make sure you're going to someone who can meet whatever specific needs you might have around the sensitivity of your skin, the products you like, etc.
Miest recommends that right after you shave, wax, or remove your pubes, you keep the area clean and dry and use a topical steroid cream to reduce inflammation. Don't scrub the area and consider taking a break from working out, because the added friction can cause irritation.
She says folliculitis shows up as pink pustules, which can grow to be much larger than pimples and can be firm, tender, and red. Sometimes the bumps may mean there's something more serious going on than just an infection, and you'll want to see your dermatologist to get checked out and maybe treated.
She says the best way to do this is take a sharp sterile object like a needle and after softening the hair and the surrounding skin with a warm compress, dislodge the hair. But, this can be dangerous, so only do it if the hair is really close to your skin's surface and you can visibly see it.
If you can't, you should see your dermatologist to have it removed. Waxing and shaving can also increase your chances of ingrown hairs, which we'll get into shortly.
Rieder says that thick and curly hairs have a much harder time growing out of the hair follicle and smoothly exiting the skin than straight and thinner hairs, because they have a harder time growing in a straight line through the follicle shaft. We talked to a lot of doctors, dermatologists, hair specialist, urologists, and pubic hair enthusiasts trying to find the answer. Most of them had no idea, and a few had educated guesses.
Marc Glashofer , a dermatologist and fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, claims that the texture of pubic hair tends to be thicker and more coarse than hair on the rest of our body because of its origins as a buffer. As for the curliness of pubes, Brian Steixner , M. In fact, it's theorized that nearly three million years ago, when human beings were still walking around half-naked, a nice pungent odor wafting up from your junk was actually considered an aphrodisiac. It was also how your great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandparent announced to a mate that they were sexually mature enough to procreate, says Andrew Thompson , author of What Did We Use Before Toilet Paper?
According to Weiss, the coarse, thick texture of our pubes is evolutionarily similar to that of gorillas. The pests may have found their way to humans who ate gorillas and came into regular contact with gorilla carcasses, which made it possible for crabs to make the leap and feel right at home on humans' gorilla-esque pubes. A little soap and water is more than enough. Simons — is to be believed, a young lady named Maoni Vi of Cape Town, South Africa once possessed pubic hair that dangled down to her knees.
According to the book, her hair reached 28 inches. The hairs of the pubic region have been biologically programmed to grow only to a certain length. Your crotch will not start balding as dramatically as it happens on your head.
This extreme coarseness is why pubic hair care is a unique challenge. Things that keep it soft and groomed are very different from the stuff that works above your shoulders. Interestingly enough, the hair on your body that most closely resembles pubic hair is your beard. Is there a reason for that? We'll explore some theories in a minute.
Before we do, learn a quick lesson. You're welcome for that. For most guys, pubic hair is much curlier than the hair on their heads. Just as differences in coarseness matter, the additional curl is a big deal when you're learning how to manage your pubic hair. If you want to soften or moisturize it, you want products that are better for curly hair. More importantly, when you want to trim the pubes, you need tools to handle tight curls. They effectively make the hair much denser.
Your crotch shaver or razor might have to cut through the same hair more than once as it doubles over. Combined with coarseness, these are important things to consider. Naturally, we have to discuss how the color changes below the waist. Some guys have the same color of hair all over their bodies except under the shorts. That question about carpets and drapes is legitimate.
We'll talk about why in a minute, but does it matter that your pubes are a different color? It really doesn't. While every other unique aspect of groin hair affects care and maintenance, color is not a big deal — unless you're dying your pubes to make them less gray, but that's a whole different can of worms. Let's get to the question that is burning deep within you. Why are pubes so weird? What makes them tick? Scientists study many things, but it turns out that this essential question isn't that high on the list of things doctors study.
There is no definitive answer as to why pubes are pubic. That said, there are some experts with some compelling ideas. We curated some of the most likely and some of the most fun theories we could find.
Some urologists theorize that curly pubic hair is better at trapping pheromones. Think about it. In a time before clothing, human beings were more primitive and instinctual. Mating probably had a lot more to do with nonverbal communication and things like pheromones.
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