Is bikini waxing harmful for your health?
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About this episode
Is bikini waxing harmful for your health? Swimsuit season is here and many women will be making sure they’re body hair is groomed in good time before jetting off for a beach holiday. And it’s not just in summer time either. According to a Jama Dermotology study of 3,316 American women in 2016, 83.8% reported removing at least some of their pubic hair. The most common hair removal methods are waxing, shaving and lasering. Over half of the respondents cited hygiene reasons for doing so, but in reality there may be health risks associated with the practice. How did female pubic hair get to be out of fashion? What are the actual functions of pubic hair? Are there any other risks? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : Why will it be years before Ukraine could join the EU? Why is Elvis known as the King? Is the menopause still a taboo subject? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. In partnership with upday UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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