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A member asked:

I'm not used to having pubic hair and now that it is growing long i'm having constant poking and itchy. is that the cause?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Normal: Yes-quite normal. Do you shave your pubic area?

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Yes: It will get better as it grows out

Answered 5/10/2014

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