Three Shocking Reasons Why Women Must Stop Completely Shaving Pubic Hair

Three Shocking Reasons Why Women Should Stop Completely Shaving Pubic Hair

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Dr Chinonso Egemba popularly known as the Aproko doctor has enlightened women about frequent shaving of pubic hair.

The popular doctor revealed this on Instagram.

Aproko doctor said that frequent shaving of the hair exposes women to:

• Friction in the vagina.
• The friction causes soreness and leaves room for various infections.
• The presence of hair can even prevent infection.

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His words:

“Some of you are experts in barbing your pubic area. Any small thing you carry shaving stick, hang leg on the top sink.

” See, what you do with your body is your choice, Is not my business. However, sometimes you need to leave that pubic hair alone. It is there for a reason. 

“The first reason is that it acts as a barrier or bulletproof to prevent skin to skin. Which protects you from some STDs.

” The second reason is that it can also prevent frictions. Frictions encourage STDs.”

He clarified that he is not encouraging females to abandon the pubic area. He advised women to ensure the place is clean.

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According to an article on the Healthline portal, pubic hair protects women from some STIs.

Although it states that research on the topic is ongoing. However, leaving your carpet in place could be a minor safeguard against STIs.

The report said:

“Research is still in the works on this topic, but leaving your carpet in place could be a minor safeguard against STIs. 

“That’s because some removal methods present a risk for breeding bacteria via cuts or by exposing the hair follicle. 

“Don’t ditch condoms and other methods of protection just because you’ve got a righteous rug.”