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| Tue, 05-01-2007 - 10:08am |
Let me start by saying that I am in a monogomous relationship with the same man for over a year now. We are both free of any diseases. I began shaving down there a couple of months ago just for a little surprise for him because I knew he would enjoy it. It turns out that I enjoyed it just as much and have been shaving ever since and am considering getting a brazilian so there is less maintenance. I went to the gyn this morning and she told me that she recomended letting the hair grow back because it can cause several health issues such as an increased chance for infection and STDs. I am not concerned about the STD issue because I know that I am not at risk but the infection kind of concerned me. Has anyone here had any problems with shaving or waxing and infections? Thanks for any input. I really dont want to let it grow back but if it is going to cause health problems then I will. Thanks.


I suppose it's possible to cut yourself and get an infection. Beyond that, I can't imagine how shaving would cause any kind of infection.
Personally, I don't see any advantage to shaving, and it's a lot of work to keep it up, but it's a personal choice. If you like it, do it. Millions of women do since it's become a fad, and nothing has ever been publicized about infections, or STD's. There's no way having pubic hair will prevent an STD if your partner has one!
Whoever "she" is at the gym, she's not a doctor, and if you want a legitimate opinion, check with your doctor.
I'm not sure why your gyn told you that. I have never heard of anyone having problems with infection, and I don't really see how it would prevent STDs. Perhaps that particular doctor has a personal issue with shaving. That's just my opinion, obviously as a gyn, the doctor knows more than I do!
The only thing I could imagine causing an infection is a dirty razor or a cut. The Brazilian wax would alleviate all of that. I've never had one (I just trim my hair close), but I would make sure you have it done at a reputable salon.
I know a lot of people shave and get waxed, so hopefully some of them will stop by and offer their opinion too. I'm thinking you were probably shocked at the gyn office when you were told that, but you can also call the gyn and ask more questions, like why it would cause either of those things.
If you find out more detail, I hope you'll share it with us here.
my partner in the siggy exchange
I've been shaving it all