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A member asked:
Is grooming pubic hair a risk or not? i read it can prevent lice and crabs yet i also read that doing this can increase the risk of infectionsor stds
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It's fine: Manscaping is fine and in no way will cause or increase STI's Groom away.
Answered 7/30/2015
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Possibly: There is some data - though not great - that shaving your pubic hair increases the risk of herpes infections. It's not great data though!
Answered 6/24/2014
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