Humans are the only mammalian special to have long, coarse public hair in our sensitive areas. Scientists have hypothesised this is so - y'know, if we were still uncivilised - we could attract potential partners who dig what we've got, like our pheromones and other natural, wild things. Wow.
But, coz basically everyone shaves or waxes their bits these days - boys, too! - there are some things you should probably worry about or at very least be aware of! Yeah sure, ingrown hairs are one factor, but there're a whole lotta other reasons that AsapScience reported that will kinda make you go *ew*...
1. Itching, rashes and ingrown hairs
Their research revealed 75% of people who've removed their pubes have experienced annoying genital itching and 40% have even suffered from some sort of a rash. That's on top of the infamous ingrown hairs!
2. It can spread STDs!
Umm... yuck! Yeah sure, instances of pubic lice (which is like regular lice, but they live in *that* part of your body) have decreased, but waxing or shaving can create tiny abrasions on the skin that can open you up to diseases like gonorrhea , chlamydia and even HPV! YIKES!
3. Injuries?!
Apparently the most reported genital injuries in the emergency rooms of the USA are a consequence of hair removal. Ouch and ew.