When should i shave my pubes men

Pubic hair styles—and how we deal with them—have changed radically over the years. From rocking a full bush to trying a bare Brazilian, we have pretty much tried it all.

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In fact, 84 percent of women style their pubic hair, according to one study in JAMA Dermatology—and most do it themselves at home.

When you're DIY-ing your hair removal, one of the easiest ways is to shave your pubic area.

But of course, with shaving pubic hair comes the risk of cutting yourself, ingrown hairs, razor burn, and more—on one of the most sensitive parts of the body.

So, just how unsafe is shaving your pubes really? We posed this burning Q to a few gynecologists.

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There are two main reasons shaving pubic hair can be risky.

First of all, "It's personal preference whether you want to shave or not," says Michelle Metz, MD. But keep in mind when shaving your pubic area, the hair is there for a reason.

"Pubic hair is also made to prevent irritation from friction," Dr. Metz says. (Like, say, the friction during sex with your partner)

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