Disorders of the female reproductive system are relatively common. Some disorders are self-limited and cause only minor inconvenience to the woman. Others are life threatening and require immediate attention and long-term therapy.
Many disorders are managed by the patient at home, whereas others require hospitalization and surgical intervention.
When these happen, appropriate measures prior to the operation are made to ensure optimum safety and hygiene. One of the most important pre-operative measures is the genital hair removal.
However, genital hair removal is not only applied as pre-operative measures. In most cases, genital hair removal is used as a means of eliminating unnecessary hair from the genitals, also known as pubic hair.
Generally, genital hairs grow as boys and girls mature in age. The increasing concentration of “androgens” bring about the continuous proliferation of pubic hair around the genital area of both boys and girls.
At younger age, the human pubic hair were thin and fewer. As the human body matures in age, the genital hair, likewise, grows with the flow. Hence, genital hair began to grow faster, appearing more twisted and curled, and is a lot thicker.
As hair growth becomes prominent in both the female and male genitalia, men and women eventually realized that it is better to eliminate these unwanted hairs.
Without proper hair removal, the genitalia becomes a weak breeding ground for infections. Infection in the genitalia can also be caused by excessive growth of bacteria in a thickly dense genital hair.
Along with the growth of genital hair, ingrown hairs are also dominant especially if they were left unattended. Ingrown hairs are curlier and more prominent in the outer surface of the skin. Excessive outgrowth of ingrown hair can cause irritation on the skin. It may result to swelling or inflammation of the affected area.
So if you have decided to have your genital hair removed, try to learn the different methods of hair removal and choose the best methodology for you.
Here is the list:
1. Waxing
This is the most common type of hair removal. However, not so many people can stand using this method because it is one of the most painful processes of removing unwanted hairs. Just imagine the effect it will have on your genitals. It can leave your skin bruised and beaten.
Hence, if you are thinking of having a genital hair removal, it is best not to use waxing. Besides, other methods can produce the same result obtained through waxing. So why suffer the consequences when you can have beautifully shaved genitals without the pain?
2. Razor shaving
This is the most well known genital hair removal process. The key to a successful shave, however, is based on utilization of shaving cream and proper use of razor.
You must observe proper cleaning to promote hygiene while working on your genital hair.
3. Electrolysis
Considered as one of the best permanent genital hair removal method, electrolysis accounts to almost 60% of those who wish to have their genital hair removed.
Electrolysis use “electric shocks” to remove excess hair from the genitals. The process can be done at home or in a particular “hair salon.”
The only drawback is its price because this process can be pretty expensive. However, with the best results and guaranteed permanent genital hair removal, it is better to have empty pockets than excessive genital hair overgrowth.
4. Creams
These are also effective means of removing genital hair. However, it can cause some allergic reactions when left in the skin for a longer period.
Moreover, using this method on people with sensitive skin may only cause more harm than good. Hence, it is best to test for any allergic reaction on a safe area, such as the interior portion of your elbow or your back. If the treated area becomes irritated or becomes red after 3 hours of exposure to the cream, do not use this method.
5. Sugaring
This is a similar method as that of waxing but the concentration of the solution is more “sticky paste.” The effect is just the same, with more intense, pain that is, because of a more concentrated solution.
6. Plucking
This can also be very painful since your genital hair are removed or tweaked using tweezers.
Genital hair removal can serve many purposes and may not only refer to personal choice. But what matters most is choosing the right choice of method that will render better and more effective results.