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A member asked:

If you don't have any hair on your vagina is it safe for sex or does some hair on your vagina help aganist infection.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No difference : Groom yourself however you like. The hair makes no difference.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/25/2013

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