People who regularly groom their pubic hair at risk of injuries

Conclusion Pubic hair removal is now common practice, and this study suggests it is not without risk. It seems sensible to find out more about how it can be done safely, with minimal risk of injury. However, while the study provides useful information about peoples' experiences of pubic hair removal and injury (at least in the US), it doesn't tell us which is the safest method. Although waxing was linked to fewer repeated injuries among women, previous studies suggest it can be harmful if done incorrectly, leading to severe injury or infection. Similarly, although frequent removal of all pubic hair is linked to higher risk of injury, we don't know why this is. It may simply be that doing anything regularly means you have more opportunities to make a mistake. The research has some limitations. It's notable that almost half of people contacted didn't take the survey. It may be that the people who refused to do the survey were less likely to carry out pubic hair grooming or removal, or are more likely to be embarrassed at the thought of answering questions about it. Because the research relies on people's own reporting of their experience, we don't know how accurate it is. People may be too embarrassed to give truthful answers, may forget minor injuries, or people who suffer major injuries may be more likely to respond to the survey. All of these things could skew the results. While people may choose to remove their pubic hair for cosmetic reasons, there are no medical benefit...
Source: NHS News Feed - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Lifestyle/exercise Source Type: news