Female pubic hair plays a big role and is a healthy "protective layer"

Every woman has pubic hair, but it varies depending on individual physique. Pubic hair has many functions for women and is a "protective layer" for women's health. Some women will shave their pubic hair for the sake of beauty, but they must be cautious. Let’s take a look at the functions of female pubic hair!

1. Mature performance

When it comes to the question of whether or not to remove pubic hair, more people will focus on whether it is an eyesore. However, is pubic hair redundant? Liu Yan, deputy director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, said that pubic hair is related to women's hygiene and health.

Pubic hair generally grows on the surface of the female external genitalia. During the development of females, there are two more prominent features: one is the development of breasts, and the other is the growth of pubic hair. As the secretion of hormone levels changes, sparse and soft pubic hair appears from the vulva. The number will gradually increase as the hair grows, and the color will gradually deepen. By the age of 18, the breasts are fully developed and the pubic hair is distributed in a typical inverted triangle shape on the inner thighs, indicating that the secondary sexual characteristics of women are fully developed at this time.

2. Health "protective layer"

In fact, pubic hair is a manifestation of sexual characteristics and also a protective layer for private parts. The pubic hair covers the labia majora downwards and meets in front of the anus. Some women's pubic hair is distributed in long strips. In addition to simply preventing bacterial invasion and acting as the outermost protective layer, this distribution of pubic hair can also help with "ventilation".

Some people subjectively believe that the existence of pubic hair undoubtedly hinders ventilation, causing the vulva to be in a warm and humid environment, making it an easy place for a variety of bacteria to breed. However, the fact is just the opposite. Pubic hair can help the secreted sweat and secretions disperse and evaporate to the surroundings, assisting in "ventilation". Liu Yan emphasized that although pubic hair can assist ventilation, due to the excessive sweating in the pubic area, personal hygiene should still be the top priority. In addition to cleaning frequently, try to avoid wearing underwear that is too tight or easy to pull on the pubic hair.

3. Reduce friction and pain

In the primitive times when humans did not yet wear pants, pubic hair played a protective function in protecting the vagina, preventing the invasion of foreign objects and germs, and maintaining hygiene. During sexual intercourse, the main function of pubic hair is to reduce mutual friction during sexual intercourse and prevent damage to the raised mons pubis. In fact, during sexual intercourse between men and women, the male's pubic hair is sufficient to reduce mutual friction during sexual intercourse and avoid damage to the mons pubis.

So, will a woman's lack of pubic hair or sparse pubic hair affect her sex life? If a woman with no pubic hair or sparse pubic hair has normal endocrine system, menstrual cycle, and sexual characteristics development, she does not need to worry too much. Men also have pubic hair, so a woman's lack of pubic hair or sparse pubic hair will basically not affect the quality of her sex life.

4. Absorb sweat and mucus

Pubic hair is not useless, but grows to protect our bodies. Pubic hair can absorb the sweat and mucus secreted from these parts and dissipate them around, which is beneficial to physical health. During sexual intercourse, it can also increase the pleasure caused by friction on the external genitalia. In addition, pubic hair also has the function of keeping warm, protecting the normal survival temperature of sperm and eggs!