Along with physical health, it is also very important to take care of intimate health. Keeping the intimate area clean can prevent many types of infections and allergies. Women take more care of intimate hygiene than men, so they adopt many different methods to remove pubic hair. Nowadays, there is a lot of demand for Laser Hair Removal in the market. Apart from this, women mostly adopt the option of trimming, shaving, waxing to remove pubic hair.
Doctors say that whatever process you adopt to remove pubic hair, it is important to take safety and precautions otherwise you may face problems. We learned from Dr. Priyanka Gupta, Gynecologist at Wellmed Hospital, Gurugram, which method is better for pubic hair removal and which method can cause problems for vaginal health.
Dr. Priyanka says that pubic hair protects our vaginal health. This hair prevents bacteria and viruses from entering the vagina, due to which problems like UTI occur less. Also, hair follicles naturally produce oil, which is called sebum. This is used to moisturize our intimate area. When it comes to the method of removing pubic hair , trimming is the safest option according to me.
The doctor says that trimming is the safest option for removing pubic hair, as it does not cause any problems like rashes, cuts, ingrown hairs etc. However, for this you must have a sharp scissor. While trimming, you must first clean the intimate area and after trimming with the scissor or trimmer, make sure to keep them in a dry and clean place.
Dr Priyanka says that shaving is the easiest way to remove pubic hair, but it can also cause problems for your vagina. The doctor says that it is common to get cuts, rashes and ingrown hairs while shaving. Many times women come to me with the problem of vaginal itching and vaginal infection after shaving.
If you are using shaving to remove pubic hair, use the right razor. Never use old razor blades, also clean and exfoliate the intimate area before shaving. Always shave in the direction of hair growth and do not forget to moisturize it with oil after shaving.
According to Dr. Priyanka, the method of waxing to remove pubic hair is successful only when you get it done by a professional. Sometimes hot wax can burn your intimate area. Women who get bikini waxing done should always use hard wax, because thin wax can burn your skin. It is important to moisturize the intimate area after waxing. If you are going to a parlor and getting waxing done, then take special care of professional hygiene.
The doctor says that using hair removal creams available in the market can be the most dangerous. These creams contain chemicals that remove your pubic hair but it can affect the skin of the vagina. Therefore, I recommend using hair removal creams only in emergencies.
Laser Hair Removal
Nowadays, laser hair removal is being used the most in the market as a long-term pubic hair removal solution. In this process, hair follicles are removed with the help of laser. However, this is a very expensive method and requires multiple treatments. Apart from this, laser hair removal can also be painful. Getting it done can cause redness or irritation in the skin of the intimate area. One thing to keep in mind is that this treatment is not suitable for all types of skin.
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