Pubic Hair: “An Inimitable Part of Our Anatomy”

Writes Matthew Rozsa of Salon . . .

For such an uncomfortable subject as pubic hair, people sure are vocal about their opinions. A 2015 study found that women tend to have strong convictions regarding their partners’ pubic hair. Meanwhile, pubic hair styling has grown into a genuine industry. And serious injuries that take place while shaving one’s pubic hair are not uncommon.

Whether we are comfortable talking about it or not, public hair is an inimitable part of our anatomy. But why, exactly, do we have the stuff?

Pubic hair does not serve a self-evident purpose, like other body parts such as one's heart or bones.

As it turns out, scientists are not sure why we have pubic hair — but they do have some fascinating theories.


To read about these theories, click here.

Images: Subjects and photographers unknown.

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