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Do we need to shave pubic hair?
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No: Shaving/waxing pubic hair is a cultural fad currently in vogue. There is no medical need to do it. Can cause discomfort/itching as hair grows back; can cause ingrown hairs, which can become infected.
Answered 10/11/2016
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