Hairy Situations: Too Much, Too Little & Shaving / Question
Published: March 21, 2001

Dear TeenHealthFX,

Do most teenagers shave their pubic hair?

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Dear Do Most Teenagers Shave Their Pubic Hair,

 

Although there has been no large-scale study conducted on shaving pubic hair, TeenHealthFX believes that most teenagers leave their pubic hair intact. Whether or not a person chooses to shave their genital area is a personal preference. You may want to consider that there is some discomfort associated with shaving pubic hair.

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