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"My guy wants me to try a bikini wax that leaves me totally bare. Is that safe?" (his & hers).

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| July 01, 2003 | Califano, Julia | COPYRIGHT 2003 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Generally, yes. Back in caveman days, we needed pubic hair to keep germs out of the body, but now that we bathe and wear underwear, we no longer have much use for it. However, pubic hair reduces friction, so without it, you might experience chafing during sex, says Ava Shamban, a dermatologist in Santa Monica, ...

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