Pubic Hair / Question
Published: May 23, 2002
Dear TeenHealthFX,
If I was to shave my pubic hair will it grow back.. And if so how often do I have to do it??
Signed: Shave Pubic Hair, Will It Grow Back
Dear Shave Pubic Hair, Will It Grow Back,
Pubic hair behaves much like any other hair on your body. If you choose to shave it, it will indeed grow back. How quickly it regenerates all depends on your own body, but as a general guideline, you can expect it to return in anywhere from several days tp several weeks to a few months.
TeenHealthFX does want you to know that whether or not a person chooses to shave their genital area is a personal preference, but you may want to consider that there is some discomfort associated with shaving pubic hair. Be aware too that there are other methods of hair removal such as waxing that you might want to explore before you decide to shave.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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