Pubic Trimming Isn't About Cleaning and Grooming But It Welcomes Sexually Transmitted Infections As Well
On Monday, according to the new study that personal extreme pubic trimming may result in a heightened risk of acquiring sexually transmitted infections (STI) and diseases. Bikini wax, spornosexual and personal cutting using razors are extremely cause micro-tears to the skin.
In the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections, people who are sexually active and regularly groom their pubic hair are 80 percent more likely to be infected with STI. Researchers found that three to four times risk of contact with herpes, syphilis and human papillomavirus (HPV).There is a huge chance that people who groom their pubic hair are more susceptible to small cuts, scrapes, and tears in the skin. Through this cut, bacteria and viruses that cause STIs can easily enter the body.
The research was conducted among 7,580 US adults. The study proves that extreme groomers who removed all their pubic hair more than 11 times a year and high-frequency groomers whom only trimmed daily or weekly are at much higher risk. Pubic hair trimming and removal has become popular worldwide among women and men. It is said that it conveys cleanliness and attractiveness.
The professor of Urology and Surgery at the University of Texas Dell Medical School in Austin confirmed that instead of having the impression of cleanliness it may lead to serious infections. Dr. Charles Osterberg revealed that 74 percent groomed their pubic hair. More than 84 percent are women than 66 percent of men were reported.
On the other heard, trimming may result in engaging in risky sexual behaviors. The doctors advise groomers to slightly reduce the levels of their grooming before planning their sexual actions. Tools that are use might be contaminated with viruses. The most common used for pubic trimming by men are an electric razor. The study says that women are using a manual razor. About a fifth of men and women are using scissors. These tools may lead to a greater chance of catching pubic lice and susceptible to other organisms.
