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A member asked:

I shave my vagina. when the hair starts growing back it starts to tear at the top. is there anything i can do to prevent this?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Stop shaving: Yes, you can trim but stop shaving.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 5/12/2015

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