Does waxing our private parts really increase sexual pleasure?

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Apr 18, 2025 5 min
Does waxing our private parts really increase sexual pleasure?
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Full, Brazilian, landing strip or none at all, pubic hair removal can hide multiple motivations (often driven by societal expectations). While aesthetics tops the list, 56% of men and 45% of women groom their pubic hair with oral sex in mind. But there’s a rumor going around: removing pubic hair could increase sexual pleasure. In 2021, an Ifop survey on hair removal practices in France, conducted for the Charles.co platform, showed that full hair removal has been steadily increasing since 2013: 14% in October 2013, compared to 24% in January 2021. Is this the result of social pressure or proof that sex is better without hair? Does removing pubic hair really increase sensation? Does it have the same effect for women and men? Are there precautions to take when shaving or waxing the pubic area? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why do people say that black cats bring bad luck? What are the dirtiest objects in your home? Why do we get travel sick? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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