The hair of women’s intimate areas is often shrouded in mystery and myths. Although it is a completely natural and normal phenomenon, the topic of hair on intimate parts remains taboo in many societies. In this article we will reveal five fascinating and little-known facts about female pubic hair that will help you better understand its biological and cultural role. Prepare for surprising revelations that will change your view of this frequently discussed but rarely fully understood aspect of the female body.
1. Pubic hair was collectible
Long before you and your man had the option of sexy selfies, people were forced to make alternative souvenirs. For example, in Victorian England lovers exchanged locks of hair (you guessed it, not from the head). These hairs were usually stored in beautiful boxes, but some men didn’t stop there and hid them in their hats. You won’t believe why. As talismans that increased their masculine power!
2. Wigs were made from pubic hair
In the 1600s many prostitutes were forced to shave their pubic hair due to the prevalence of pubic lice. However, having no hair in the bikini area wasn’t ideal, and for some reason it was considered sexy, so women needed to replace it. Pubic wigs were typically made from furs, fabrics, or even beaver skin. It’s hard to imagine, but it turns out such an unusual detail is still used in filming.
3. Pubic hair absorbs odors
There are many theories as to why we have hair, and one of them is that it is needed to absorb odors. In particular, it can absorb pheromones and help ensure your intimate area smells as attractively as possible to potential partners.
4. There is a scale for measuring intimate hairstyles
In fact there is an official tool for measuring hair. The Tanner scale, developed in 1969, describes adolescent puberty by tracking changes in primary and secondary sexual characteristics, particularly pubic hair. Depending on the type and area of hair distribution, the scale has five stages.
5. They start to fall out with age
In old age there are, honestly, very few positives, but one of them is that with age your pubic hair decreases and may even fall out completely. This is caused by various hormonal changes that occur with aging and affect about one-third of women.
