Is shaving your private area as common as shaving your legs?!

My close friends and I all started to when we were around 13.

Almost every girl I am friends with does it.

but everyones different.

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It's probably only beneficial when having sex seeing as how some guys don't like it hairy, n yea, some girls shave, some girls don't, just like some guys shave, n some guys don't
either way, you don't have to do it if u don't want to
just do what you would probably like and feel comfortable with

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yes,i think so.

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I wouldn't do it.
The main reason people do it, is to 'please' certain guys who prefer it that way..
Plus it itches when it comes back!
Do what you think is right for you!

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if your older, 15 or 16 yes it is common. but it might grow back kinda itchy and stuff. so if you want to go ahead because its your body; but since you don't shave your legs yet you might want to wait.
it is beneficial if you have a lot so you cant see any of it through your bbsuit(((also when girls have sex, some guys don't like it and would prefer their mate to shave it.))):-)

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It's not beneficial, but it is common. I shave mine almost bare but not quite... Most of my friends do something similar. I started in my midteens.

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its very common...unless your shaving out designs

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Dont start!! youl have to keep doing it or youll be all itchy! the hair is there for a reason - to provide the right amount of ventilation etc. So its not beneficial at all. Youre also far too young to be thinking about it. All you need to do is make sure if youre wearing a swim suit that isnt skirted for example, that your hairline is shaved back as far as that.

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common in pornos, yes. in real life, seems to be more common in the youngins....im assuming cuz the internet and the easy access to porn, so all the kids think that is what its supposed to look like.

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Around the world there are millions of women who do shave, especially all muslim women who should do it once every 40 days. I have done it for years and find that the more growth you have the more you dont feel clean - I do it as it makes me feel more cleaner. Around 25 years ago all women were shaven before giving birth as it was supposed to stop infection passing to the baby at birth so there must be some good reason for doing so.
Do whatever makes you feel ok.

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pleanty people do but plenty people dont - its personal choice -id say more people dont - especially not the lot - most people do there bikinki line (the bit that will stcik out your bathers) but i wouldnt worry about it jsut yet - hold off as long as you can cuz its a big pain!

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It's there for a reason; leave it alone exept for the bikini line when wearing a swimsuit.

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If you are gonna do it, keep in mind you have to do it at least once every 3 days, because the hair grows back and it itches just like in your legs.
And am not sure how many people does it, but its not "abnormal" to do it, its not unhealthy (unless you share your razors).
If you use small swiming suits u dont have to worry about it going too low and people can see your pubic hairs. I find it easier not to make a mess in the "trouble days".

Definitly it isnt a "must do" for all the girls, there are some that prefer waxing, trimming with sizors or just letting theyre hair grow naturaly and wild :P it IS a personal desicion.

If you are still unsure, you can try it for a while if shaving doesnt suit for you let the hair grow back and thats it =)

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its not a must-do... its not that beneficial really, unless your having sex or wearing swimming suits that show a lot.

Really its what makes you feel prettier down there. So you do whatever you think youll like best

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Unfortunately many girls do. (I don't)

And I disagree with the poster who stated that shaving protects women from infection, because I believe the opposite to be true.

Hair absorbs bacteria before it reaches the urethra, for one thing, so UTIs are less of a problem. Plus, irritated skin is more prone to infection.

So I don't know what kinds of nasty kinds of bacteria all these shavers are growing down there, but if you are healthy, you can be hairy without infection/odor.

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i think your a bit young to be shaving it...and if anything trim it ... and that way it wont become so ichy as it grows back like shaving does and you have more of an idea of what it would feel like to have it smooth
but i think you should do your bikini line though if your where a bathing suit without skirt

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It sure didn't used to be. This is a new fad.

As if we didn't already have enough to shave...

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I think is common u shave or u wax. I try waxing it hurts and I was allergic to it. Is not gross it looks clean.

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Tons of girls do shave pubic hair. It's completely fine and it can prevent many infections, because it won't be as moist down there and air can get in. haha that was weird O_o

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