Does pubic hair grow back?

After trimming or removal using the methods mentioned above, pubic hair almost always grows back. That means if you cut, color, or otherwise change your hair, you won't be stuck with the look for life. There are some potential drawbacks to hair removal, including: Itching (especially as hair starts to grow back)
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How long does it take for pubic hair to grow back?

Pubic hair follows the same pattern as any other hair on your body. In a typical cycle, the entire three-phase process takes 30-44 days, according to a doctor at Men's Health. You can count on your pubes growing back at a steady rate of ⅛ inch per week, or 1 cm every three weeks.
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Do you ever stop growing pubic hair?

Pubic hair and hair on the body doesn't usually grow back after the menopause, this is due to levels of oestrogen and progesterone remaining low as we continue to age.
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Does your pubic hair grow back after shaving?

Using a sharp razor means that you could cut yourself. Then there's the regrowth stage: Shaved hair grows back after a couple of days, and when it does it can be prickly or itchy. This can leave you feeling uncomfortable.
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Does pubic hair grow back harder?

Answer From Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D. No — shaving hair doesn't change its thickness, color or rate of growth. Shaving facial or body hair gives the hair a blunt tip.
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How can I remove pubic hair permanently?

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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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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Why are my pubes so thick?

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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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 happens if you don't shave your pubic area?

“There is no medical reason that you need to be removing or trimming some or all of your pubic hair,” says Nina Carroll, MD, OB/GYN, of Your Doctors Online. According to Carroll, the risk of infection — be it bacterial, yeast, or sexually transmitted — is not higher or lower based on your pubic hair practices.
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Does pubic hair disappear with age?

As you age, your pubic hair, just like the hair on your head, will naturally start to thin and turn grey. Part of the aging process includes hair loss and the slowing of the rate of hair growth. Typically, hair in the armpits, chest, and pubic region will start to thin and turn grey later than scalp hair.
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What is the purpose of pubic hair?

The primary benefit of pubic hair is its ability to reduce friction during sexual intercourse. The skin in the area around the genitals is very sensitive. Pubic hair can naturally reduce friction associated with the movements during sexual intercourse and other activities wherein chafing may occur.
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How often should a woman shave her pubic hair?

About 5 percent of ladies groom daily, but a monthly regimen is more common. About 75 percent of women stick to removing hair from the front and the bikini line. More than 60 percent of babes have gone completely bare.
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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 my thongs always smell?

Since the fabric of the thong is usually not breathable, the excess moisture increases the chance of vaginal odour due to bacterial overgrowth or a yeast infection.
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Is it good hygiene to shave pubic hair?

It is more hygienic not to shave it (although depilation does make pubic lice homeless). In removing their pubic hair, most women will get cuts or ingrown hairs, and some will develop inflammation of the hair follicles or hyperpigmentation.
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Why is my pubic hair 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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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.
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How can a woman get rid of pubic hair naturally?

In a bowl, mash the banana to make a pulp and add the oatmeal to this mashed mixture to make a thick paste. Now apply this mixture to your pubic hair and leave it until it dries. Rinse it off once it is totally dry to remove any and all unwanted pubic hair.
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Is it good to have hair down there?

Does it actually have a purpose? Yes, pubic hair does have a purpose. Above all else, it lessens friction during sex and prevents the transmission of bacteria and other pathogens.
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How do I get a smooth pubic area?

Okay, onto her tips:
  1. Use conditioner instead of shaving gel or cream. ...
  2. Shave with the hair growth. ...
  3. Make sure your razor is sharp, not dull. ...
  4. Pat on some witch hazel after you shower. ...
  5. Apply a little coconut oil over your freshly shaved bikini line to help moisturise your skin.
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Is it good to remove pubic hair for female?

It's not necessary to remove the hair in this area to keep your body clean. In fact, there are no health benefits to removing pubic hair. Shaving: Some girls say that shaving pubic hair is “high maintenance” because the hair usually grows back in just a couple of days.
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How can I regrow pubic hair?

  1. Trim it out. Treat your pubic hair like the hair on your head! ...
  2. Exfoliate the pubic area. Make sure to exfoliate the region well, so that you don't have to deal with ingrown hair. ...
  3. Cleanse well, but gently. ...
  4. Soften the hair. ...
  5. Let it breathe.
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Why does a woman lose her pubic hair?

Hormonal changes

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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At what age hair growth stops in female?

Age: Hair grows fastest between the ages of 15 and 30, before slowing down. Some follicles stop working altogether as people get older. This is why some people get thinner hair or go bald. Nutrition: Good nutrition is essential for the growth and maintenance of healthy hair.
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