scholarly journals 035 Prevalence and Motivation for Pubic Hair Removal among Women in the United States

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. S254
Author(s):  
T.S. Rowen ◽  
T.W. Gaither ◽  
M.A. Awad ◽  
C. Osterberg ◽  
A.W. Shindel ◽  
...  
2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 678-685 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debby Herbenick ◽  
Devon Hensel ◽  
Nicole K. Smith ◽  
Vanessa Schick ◽  
Michael Reece ◽  
...  

2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 3322-3330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra Herbenick ◽  
Vanessa Schick ◽  
Michael Reece ◽  
Stephanie Sanders ◽  
J. Dennis Fortenberry

2016 ◽  
Vol 152 (10) ◽  
pp. 1106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tami S. Rowen ◽  
Thomas W. Gaither ◽  
Mohannad A. Awad ◽  
E. Charles Osterberg ◽  
Alan W. Shindel ◽  
...  

2017 ◽  
Vol 153 (11) ◽  
pp. 1114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew D. Truesdale ◽  
E. Charles Osterberg ◽  
Thomas W. Gaither ◽  
Mohannad A. Awad ◽  
Molly A. Elmer-DeWitt ◽  
...  

Sexual Health ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea L. DeMaria ◽  
Beth Sundstrom ◽  
Stephanie M. McInnis ◽  
Emily Rogers

Background Although much is known about behavioural indicators of pubic hair removal, current research lacks deeper cognitive reasoning and understanding through utilising quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The purpose of this study was to: (1) describe and understand pubic hair removal behaviours using a quantitative survey; and (2) examine the relationship between pubic hair removal, sexual behaviours and genital self-image using in-depth interviews. Methods: Data were collected from women aged 18–24 years living in the United States. Overall, 663 participants completed an online survey and 53 completed in-depth interviews. Questions asked related to pubic hair removal and sexual history. Results: Participants removed hair for hygiene, comfort and sensation purposes, which was a personal decision influenced by family, friends and the media. Race, pubic hair removal initiation age, genital image and sexual behaviours were significantly related to pubic hair removal. Conclusions: Data from this study prove that further education regarding safe pubic hair removal methods is needed, especially for those who initiate pubic hair removal and sexual behaviours concurrently.


2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 620-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas W. Gaither ◽  
Mohannad A. Awad ◽  
E. Charles Osterberg ◽  
Tami S. Rowen ◽  
Alan W. Shindel ◽  
...  

Pubic hair grooming is a growing phenomenon and is associated with body image and sexual activity. A nationally representative survey of noninstitutionalized adults aged 18 to 65 years residing in the United States was conducted. Differences in demographic and sexual characteristics between groomers and nongroomers were explored. Four thousand one hundred and ninety-eight men completed the survey. Of these men, 2,120 (50.5%) reported regular pubic hair grooming. The prevalence of grooming decreases with age, odds ratio = 0.95 (95% confidence interval [0.94, 0.96]), p < .001. Adjusting for sexual frequency and sexual orientation, grooming is associated with performing and receiving oral sex. The majority of men report grooming in preparation for sexual activity with a peak prevalence of 73% among men aged 25 to 34 years, followed by hygiene (61%) and routine care (44%). The majority of men who remove their pubic hair groom the hair above the penis (87%), followed by the scrotum (66%) and the penile shaft (57%). Overall, pubic hair grooming is common among men aged 18 to 65 years in the United States. Younger ages are associated with greater rates of pubic hair grooming. Many men groom for sex, in particular oral sex, as well as for routine care and hygiene.


2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 444-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas A Swain ◽  
Albert Scott Tully ◽  
Travis Redford ◽  
Gerald McGwin

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