— MarieShort takeRemoving pubic hair is a cosmetic choice that may have health consequences for some women. Pubic hair serves several biological purposes. As each pubic hair is attached to a nerve, tugging during sex may also increase sexual stimulation. Pubic hair may also have a role in dispersal of normal odors. Pubic hair removal is common — approximately 80 percent of women ages 18-65 report they remove some or all of their pubic hair.
Source: New York Times January 03, 2019 09:56 UTC