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I shave my vagina area can i get in growing hairs on my vagina lips?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You should not: Be shaving the vaginal lips. If you elect to shave - shave upper pubic line and inner thighs - not the vulva !

Answered 3/10/2014

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A member asked:

I shave my vagina area can i get in growing hairs on my vagina lips?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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