How long can pubes be?

Most pubes grow between half an inch and 1.5 inches, according to Steixner.
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Do pubes stop growing at a certain length?

Does pubic hair cease growing once it's reached a certain length? All hair grows at a contstant rate, but eventually falls out. With body hair, which typically does not grow as long as head hair, the rate at which it falls out is greater.
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Whats the longest pubes can grow?

The Longest Pubic Hair In History Was 28 inches

Your pubic hair probably doesn't compare to that of Maoni Vi from Cape Town, South Africa, who has the record for longest pubic hair, coming in at 28 inches.
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Why do my pubes grow so far out?

More likely, it's just that you're getting older. Even though it seems like hair comes in thicker when we shave, the actual number of hairs and thickness stays the same. Whether or not you shave the hair on your legs is up to you. Just don't worry about it spreading further down or getting thicker!
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Should a 13 year old shave pubic hair?

Many tweens and teens want to shave, and there are no health reasons for them to wait. It's reasonable to allow them to shave when they think they're ready to do so. On the other hand, some tweens and teens will not be interested in shaving at all, and that is fine.
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Should You Shave Your Pubes?



Why are my pubes Curly but my hair is straight?

random googling turned up: "Why pubic hair is curly? Hair type is determined by the shape of the follicle - the flatter the follicle, the curlier the hair. During adolescence, the androgens (sex hormones) floating around your body turn all the follicles in your pubic area to flat, curly-hair follicles.
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Is it normal to have hair in your bum for a girl?

Butt hair is a totally normal part of life. Just because your favorite Instagram influencer hasn't hashtagged #ButtHairOnFleek doesn't mean that having it is a bad thing. Butt hair — even deep in the valley of your backwoods — is perfectly normal. Most people have some hair on the cheeks, around the anus, or both.
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Do pubes fall out?

The takeaway. As you age, your pubic hair will thin naturally. If you're losing large amounts of pubic hair and you don't think it's attributable to aging, it could be the symptom of a serious condition.
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Is it healthier to have pubic hair?

Infections. As mentioned above, pubic hair serves a protective function by trapping pathogens that could otherwise enter your body. Removing pubic hair may therefore make a person more susceptible to common infections, such as UTIs, vaginitis, and yeast infections.
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How much pubic hair is too much men?

Manscaping Rule #1: Not Everything Needs to Be Trimmed

That's why it's helpful to keep everything at a short clip. The exact length is up to you, but it's best to leave it under an inch or an inch and a half. You don't need to trim as much of your other body hair, though.
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Why do we have butt hair?

Everyone has some hair in the area between their butt crack. This hair wicks away moisture and protects the sensitive skin around your anus.
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What happens if I cut my pubic hair with scissors?

It's perfectly fine to carefully trim your pubic hair with small scissors along your swimsuit or underwear line. Many girls trim their pubic hair, or go to a salon to have a “bikini wax”; others prefer to shave just about every day, and many just leave it alone. Removing pubic hair is a personal preference.
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Does pubic hair make you smell?

Bacteria can cling to hair. In the vaginal area, that is both a good thing and a bad thing. You need your good vaginal bacteria to prevent an overgrowth of yeast, but when bacteria mix with the sweat and oil on your pubic hair, it can produce a smell.
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What length should men trim pubic hair?

Pubic area

We'd recommend any length between 1 and 3mm for everything except the balls. This will leave you feeling clean and fresh without causing ingrown hairs, itchy stubble or razor burn. If you like your sack as smooth as silk, again, don't shave. Trim as close as possible.
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How many pubic hairs do you eat a year?

Food Fact: An average person's yearly intake will contain 12 pubic hairs. Fast food products are more likely to have human hairs and you will never know about it.
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Why do I have hair on my nipples?

Some girls have extra hair on their bodies because of genetics — some people have less body hair and others have more, so if your mom or sister also has nipple hair, it may just run in the family. Girls might also have extra hair because their bodies make too much of a hormone called androgen.
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What is peach fuzz?

Vellus hair (peach fuzz) is fine, short hair that grows all over your body, including your face, stomach, arms and legs. Vellus hair helps regulate your body temperature and protects your skin. Excess vellus hair growth can be a sign of some health conditions, such as Cushing's syndrome.
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Why are Pubes itchy?

Why Is My Pubic Area Itchy and How Can I Treat It? An occasional itch anywhere on the body, even your pubic area, is probably nothing to worry about. Itchy pubic hair that persists, however, may be caused by allergies, damage to the hair follicles, or an infection.
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Why does pubic hair get itchy?

The skin in this area can be quite sensitive, which makes it susceptible to irritation and itching. Your pubic hair region is made up of many sweat glands and hair follicles, which can lead to irritation, sweating and an inability to get rid of bacteria easily.
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Why do humans have armpit hair?

It reduces friction

Armpit hair prevents skin-to-skin contact when doing certain activities, such as running and walking. The same thing happens with pubic hair, as it reduces friction during sex and other activities.
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What is the normal smell of Virgina?

Tangy or fermented. It's very common for vaginas to produce a tangy or sour aroma. Some compare it to the smell of fermented foods. In fact, yogurt, sourdough bread, and even some sour beer contain the same type of good bacteria that dominate most healthy vaginas: Lactobacilli.
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Why do I have white stuff on my pubic hair?

As people age, these follicles begin to die off, and there is less melanin in the hair. As the follicles die and melanin decreases, the color of the hair fades to silver, gray, or white. This process happens with hair all over the body, including pubic hair.
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Is it OK to put deodorant on pubic hair?

Though it may seem logical to swipe some antiperspirant down there, most ob/gyns don't advise applying anything to your pubic area because you risk irritating the sensitive skin, both externally and internally, and disrupting the natural bacteria environment if anything gets inside you.
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How can I stop my pubic hair from growing permanently?

Laser hair removal or electrolysis

Laser hair removal and electrolysis are both considered “permanent” methods to denude pubes: both eliminate hair follicles so hair doesn't grow back.
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Why do my pubes itch after trimming?

Your hair follicles continue to grow hair underneath your skin, and shaving can cause those follicles to become irritated. It's this irritation that makes you feel itchy after you shave.
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