Am I Normal 'Down There'?
Health medical editor Dr. Roshini Raj answers all of your embarrassing questions about your private parts.
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Does pubic hair have a point?
It certainly does. Pubic hair acts as a buffer, preventing chafing of the delicate skin around your vagina when your partner is rubbing against you during sex. So if you wax it all off, you’ll be more susceptible to irritation down there.
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