Pudendal hair is one of the markers of sexual development, and female pubic hair varies at different stages. Even at a certain age, there may be whitening and shedding, and many women may not know about pubic hair. Therefore, when pubic hair changes, they are always confused. To avoid this situation, women must have a better understanding of female pubic hair. So the question arises, how does female pubic hair develop? How do women care for their pubic hair? Next, I will introduce each one to you for your reference.
How does female pubic hair develop?
The number of pubic hair is related to the amount of male hormones in the body, and the development time of female pubic hair is consistent with that of breasts, which is divided into
Stage 1: Before the age of 11. Fine hair appears on the pubic mound, but there is currently no pubic hair.
Stage 2: 11-12 years old. The pubic hair appears from the Labia majora to the pubic mound. At this time, the pubic hair is light, sparse and soft.
Stage 3: 12-13 years old. The color of pubic hair deepens, gradually thickens and hardens, even covering the triangular area.
Stage 4: 13-14 years old. The range of pubic hair further expands. Extend upwards to the pubic region and laterally to the inner thigh.
Stage 5: 14-15 years old. The pubic hair covers the entire vulva, and covers the Labia majora downward along the pubic bone, matching with the anus, reaching the inner thigh, showing typical adult female pubic hair.
Stage 6: 16-17 years old. The pubic hair spreads to the pubic region, adult type.
Stage 7: 18 years old. The pubic hair is a typical inverted Triangular distribution on the inner thigh.
What is the function of pubic hair?
In the primitive era before humans could wear pants, pubic hair protected the vagina from foreign objects and pathogens, and provided hygiene protection. In sexual activity, the main function of pubic hair is to reduce friction during sexual intercourse and avoid damage to protruding pubic mounds. In fact, during sexual intercourse between men and women, the pubic hair of men is sufficient to reduce mutual friction during sexual intercourse and avoid damage to the pubis. In modern society, the dense pubic hair covers the external genitalia, making it always in a warm and humid environment, becoming a breeding ground for mold, trichomonas, pubic lice, and various pathogenic bacteria, which is not conducive to the hygiene of the external genitalia.
Pubic hygiene
Western women have the custom of shaving their pubic hair, and girls have been educated about sex since childhood, including shaving their pubic hair. There is a razor in the bathroom, and after taking a shower, you need to shave your pubic hair.