Do old people not have pubic hair?

This loss was progressive with age. Detectable loss of pubic hair occurred in one fifth of the men and one third of the women, but only 1 man and 5 women had complete loss of pubic hair. Thus only loss of all pubic hair is of diagnostic significance in old age.
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Why do older people lose pubic hair?

During puberty, an increase in hormones called androgens triggers the growth of pubic hair . As a person ages, their body begins to produce fewer androgens. This may result in pubic hair loss.
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Does pubic hair fall out with old age?

Some people experience more pubic hair loss with age than others — most likely caused by a mix of genetics and underlying medical conditions. One more thing to know: Significant graying of pubic hair is uncommon before age 50.
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Does pubic hair 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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What happens if you don't shave your pubic area?

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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What does loss of pubic hair indicate?

Menopause, in particular, can cause a change in hormone production, which could be attributed to hair loss in the pubic region, as well as other areas of the body. You may also find that your pubic hair loss is due to another condition, such as alopecia, which can cause hair loss all over your body.
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At what age does pubic hair turn gray?

Some people develop their first strands of gray or white hair in their 30s or 40s, whereas others develop white strands in their 20s or teenage years.
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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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Why is there white stuff on my pubic hair?

Lice eggs (nits) are often easier to see than live lice. They look like tiny yellow or white dots attached to the pubic hair, close to the skin. Nits can look like dandruff. But you can't pick them off with your fingernail or brush them away.
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Why are the hairs on my balls white?

Ingrown hairs occur when trimmed or shaved hairs curl and grow backward into your skin. This leads to irritation, and irritation can lead to infection. If infection occurs, it can produce bacteria-filled pus that makes spots of irritation look white.
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Is it healthier to have pubic hair?

Pubic hair can naturally reduce friction associated with the movements during sexual intercourse and other activities wherein chafing may occur. Pubic hair can also help stop bacteria and other microorganisms from entering the body.
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Can balls pop?

The testicles are male reproductive glands surrounded by two layers of tough, fibrous tissue. They're encased in the scrotum. Despite that protection, testicle rupture is possible, particularly in the event of blunt trauma.
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What does black spots on your balls mean?

Black spots on your scrotum are usually caused by a condition called angiokeratoma of Fordyce. These spots are made up of blood vessels that have expanded, or dilated, and become visible on the surface of your skin.
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Why does my sperm have black spots?

Black dots in semen is likely due to hematospermia—or blood in the semen. Blood can turn dark as it ages, so black specks in semen may indicate old bleeding. Possible causes can include infection or inflammation in a man's reproductive tract. See your doctor for any changes in semen that persist.
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What happens if you pop a nut?

It can happen if the testicle gets a forceful direct blow or is crushed against the pubic bone, causing blood to leak into the scrotum. Testicular rupture, like testicular torsion and other serious injuries to the testicles, causes extreme pain, swelling in the scrotum, nausea, and vomiting.
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How long does it take for a man's balls to fill back up?

Your body produces fresh sperm every day, and your sperm supply gets replenished at least every 64 days.
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Why do my balls go up when I'm hard?

When you climax, it's normal for testicles to "ride up" into your body. In some males, an "overactive" cremaster muscle pulls one (or both) of the testicles all the way out of the scrotum up into the groin. This condition, called retractile testicle, may explain your experience.
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Why is pubic hair so coarse?

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. “It prevents friction during intercourse that can cause skin abrasion and rashes,” he says.
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Why are my balls hair yellow?

Trichobacteriosis (formerly trichomycosis) is an asymptomatic infection of the axillary and less commonly the pubic hair shafts caused by Corynebacterium flavescens and other coryneform species. A bacterial biofilm encases the hair, creating yellow or white concretions distributed along the length of the hair shaft.
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What are armpit hairs for?

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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Do Pubes go GREY?

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. In some cases, hair may prematurely age and gray. Again, premature graying can affect hair anywhere, including on the pubic region.
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