Pubic Hair Is Currently All The Rage. Just In Time For Fall.

1. Pubic Hair Protects Your Genitalia

No matter how you feel about hair (anywhere on your body), it serves as a form of protection — this includes your pubic hair. Your vulva and vagina are strong and yet fragile at the same time when it comes to dealing with bacteria, fungi, germs and whatever your panties may have in/on them. And yes, your pubic hair helps to keep all of these things from irritating your genitalia (as much as they probably would if your pubic hair wasn’t present).

2. Pubic Hair Helps to Prevent UTI and Yeast Infections

How wild is it that some studies say that pubic hair can actually help to keep you from getting a urinary tract infection (UTI) and/or a yeast infection? The method to the madness here is, since pubic hair has antimicrobial properties, that can actually keep bacteria and fungi from growing and (further) irritating your skin. And since things like holiday stress, consuming more sugar and possibly getting less sleep (which raises your cortisol levels) oftentimes play a direct role in the fall and winter seasons — this is definitely another reason to consider keeping your pubic hair around right now.

3. Pubic Hair Helps to Regulate Body Temperature

Here’s something that you may have never heard before — were you aware that pubic hair helps your vulva and vagina to maintain its most optimal body temperature? From what I’ve read and researched, the fibers of your pubic hair are good at holding a layer of air around, so that your vulva and vagina can feel warm in cooler temperatures and cooler in warmer temperatures. Dope.

4. Pubic Hair Is Pheromone Central

A couple of months ago, I wrote another article for the platform entitled, “Pheromones: The Truth, The Myths And Why You Should Care About Both” — and although pheromones are still a hot topic for many (as far as if they are “real” in humans are not), when it comes to them as it relates to pubic hair, there is a specific thing to keep in mind. If there is one part of your body that it would make sense that pheromones would hang out, it’s in your pubic hair — and since many believe that pheromones help to heighten attraction and arousal…well…yeah. ‘Tis the season. #wink

5. Pubic Hair Makes Sex More Comfortable

More cushion for the pushin’. Although that saying is typically reserved for having a pubic mound or FUPA (check out “What Does It Mean To Have A 'Fatty'? Can You Do Anything To Change It?”), it can actually be in reference to pubic hair too. I say that because health professionals have been saying since, forever, that pubic hair helps to reduce friction when it comes to sex (and exercise) — and since friction can lead to the discomfort of vaginal burning, it’s a good idea to try to do whatever you can to keep that from transpiring as much as possible.

6. Pubic Hair Intensifies Orgasms

How in the world does this make any sense? Stick with me and I’ll break it down. Something that every strand of hair is attached to is a hair follicle and hair follicles have nerve endings that can be somewhat sensitive to stimuli and touch. One sensation that pulling on hair can cause is sexual arousal — and this is why hair pulling (on your head) can be such a turn on (check out “Contrary To Popular Assumption, Black Women LOVE Getting Their Hair Pulled During Sex”). Well, when you’re having sex and you and your partner’s pubic hairs are rubbing up against each other, that can also sexually arouse you — and quite possibly lead to intensified orgasms. Yep…all from having some pubic hair.

5 Fall Care Tips for Your Pubic Hair

Okay, so now that I’ve given you six good reasons to at least consider growing (some of) your pubic hair out — let’s talk about some fall (and winter) care maintenance for a hot sec.

1. Exfoliate to prevent ingrown hairs. Even if you decide to go with a full-on bush, that doesn’t mean that the “outskirts” (the part that is outside of your bikini line) has to go without a trim, shave or wax. And if that is what you decide to do, it’s important to exfoliate your skin right before and then a couple of days after removing any hair. Not only will it help to keep ingrown hairs and razor burn from happening, it can prevent skin discoloration and dry, rough skin from becoming an issue too. As far as what to use, a homemade sugar exfoliant or a brand that contains salicylic acid or glycolic acid — both are gentle enough for your pubic region while still being able to get the job done.

2. Apply a black tea rinse. An herbal tea rinse, in general, is great for your hair (anywhere) because it helps to keep your hair hydrated and healthy. That said, if you’ve got some gray hairs popping up down below and you want to slow down the process of more coming in as gently and naturally as possible, consider applying a black tea rinse to your pubic hair. It can help to darken the grays, naturally, without irritating your genitalia in the process.

3. Condition with vitamin E. The best kind of pubic hair is when the strands are as soft and smooth as possible — and something that can make that happen is Vitamin E. Not only is this an oil that can help to deeply condition your pubic hair, it also can add sheen, increase blood circulation to your pubic region and it can help to keep your pubic hair really healthy too.

4. Eat omega-3 fatty acid-enriched foods. If you want to nourish your pubic hair from the inside out, eat foods that are rich in omega-3s. They are fatty acids that will moisturize your pubic hair’s follicles and help to reduce inflammation from the “upkeep” that you may be doing. Foods that top this list include salmon, walnuts and grass-fed meat.

5. Wear seamless underwear. If there’s any time of the year when wearing drawers makes the most sense, it’s now. That said, please make sure that your panties are made from cotton or bamboo (so that your vagina can breathe) and try and go with the kind that are seamless. Not only are they super comfortable and you can wear your sexiest and slinkiest dresses without worrying about panty lines, seamless panties also reduce the chances of irritation and chafing — which is always a win when you’re trying to protect Ms. Thang down there.

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As it gets cooler outside, it’s (pun intended) natural to look for ways to remain warm. Now that you are made aware (or reminded of) all of the ways that pubic hair can hook you up and help you out — why not give your vulva and vagina a lil’ “coat” this season?

Hmph. Seems like a stellar idea, if you ask me.

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