Why you should stop your bad habit of pubic shaving

There are so many reasons to stop shaving. In the majority of cases, you will need to focus on changing your shaving habits if you are looking to avoid problems with your health. Of course, the number one priority is still genital care, and no one is suggesting that you should let the bush grow. 

Pubic Shaving

The act of pubic shaving is not new. But as with anything else in the world, there are people who support both sides of the argument. Some prefer the natural approach, while others hate the sight of the unshaved pubic area. Many people shave their pubic areas for hygienic reasons too. And that’s perfectly fine and correct. A person without pubes will sweat less, and they won’t have to worry about any unpleasant odors. 

But the topic here isn’t whether the act of removing pubes is good or not. Instead, we are going through all the reasons why you should stop shaving. Many people agree that this is a bad habit, and it is in your best interest to check out different methods. But more on that later. 

Sharp Razors Can Cause Cuts

One of the obvious reasons why shaving is bad for you is that you can cut yourself during the process. Since we are talking about the private area, the last thing you need is for your hand to slip. And that happens regularly. 

Regardless of how careful you are, there is always a chance to make a mistake. And the results can be tragic. Now, we don’t say that you will cut off your genitals. However, even having a small cut can be a pain in the bottom. 

It will take time to heal, and the cuts can be quite serious based on the location and how deep they are. 

Regrowth Stage

As we all know, the regrowth stage is something that will happen regardless of how careful you are during shaving. After just a few days, you will notice how the entire area is no longer smooth. First signs of hair will start appearing, and the process will be annoying. 

There are many other methods for removing hair from the pubic area, and almost all of them are more effective compared to shaving. One of the reasons why so many people across the world choose shaving or trimming is that it is the cheapest method available. 

All you need is a razor, and you’ll be good to go. But in addition to the possibility of cutting yourself, the process requires repetition. You will need to shave quite often if you want the area to remain smooth. 

Skin Irritation

If you have ever tried shaving your private area, you are aware of how irritated your skin will become, and the problem doesn’t disappear easily. Firstly, you will irritate the skin by rubbing it with the razor blade, and if you cut yourself, the problem will be even worse. But the trouble doesn’t end there.

After a couple of days, hair will start growing again. As you already know, the root of the hair is still there, and there is nothing stopping the hair from growing again. The process of regrowth will cause the entire area to become itchy or prickly, and it will be a pain in the bottom to go through it. 

And the worst thing about it is that the problem will stop when the pubic hair grows long enough. But this also means that it’s time for another shaving only to go through the entire process again. 

Different Hair Quality and Texture

The next thing on the list that can be a problem caused by shaving is ingrown hair. Since the root of the hair will remain intact, the hair can freely continue to grow even after you remove the outer part. But what can happen here is that the pubic hair can continue growing under the skin. The ingrown hair is noticeable by a red bump that’s also called a papule. 

These red bumps are often painful, and the body will treat them as foreign objects. One of the things you can do in this situation is to stop shaving the specific area until the problem solves itself. If this is not helpful, you can always try removing the hair or the skin on your own. And all of that can lead to an infection. In fact, shaving is one of the primary causes of the change of hair quality and texture of the skin. 

Other Alternatives

All of this leads us to an obvious solution — finding an alternative. Since pubic shaving can cause so many different problems and damage to the private area, you might be better off focusing on other methods of removing pubic hair. 

This includes waxing since it is one of the most effective ways to keep your privates clean and hygienic while avoiding all the problems that come with shaving. While the entire process is more expensive, you will save yourself a lot of trouble in the long run.