Shaving and Dr visits - Sexual Health - Women Message Board

checkmate · 11-06-2002, 11:37 AM

My wife is thinking about shaving some of her pubic hair, but seems to have one big reservation. She is worried about doctor visits and what might be said about it. I shave the hair on my penis, and occasionally scrotum, and have never had a Dr say a word about it.

Do any of you ladies have similar concerns, or has anything ever been mentioned about shaving from someone in the medical profession?

Blastoff9600 · 11-06-2002, 11:42 AM

Tell her to think on this for just a few moments. DOCTORS SEE IT ALL,hence they have seen it in more ways than most of us can imagine. A doctor will not say anything about your wife shaving. Just like they dont say anything about it being trimmed or wild and bushy.
I have been shaving for over 7 years now and had various doctors over those years. Only one has said anything to me about shaving. The only reason he said anythingis I was having some unusual pain around my clitoris and he asked how long I have been shaving. When I said it had been for many years at that time he discarded the idea that the pain maybe from that and moved on with the exam.
So no her doctor wont say anything.

siobhan · 11-06-2002, 02:56 PM

I often worried about the same thing, and no doctor has ever said anything to me, and I shave.

I've read numerous articles by gyn., a Q and A sort of interview, and over and over again, they say they don't care if they notice at all.

It's completely understandable to be freaked out about, I'm sure it'll be fine.

tinkers · 11-06-2002, 09:04 PM

I always shave the day I go to the doctor. I went today and all I have is a small triangle. That's not supposed to be what they are looking at or for anyway! If she wants to I say go for it!
Tink

checkmate · 11-11-2002, 04:25 PM

Thanks for your responses. I was somewhat surprised this weekend to find that my wife had shaved all but a nicely groomed triangle on her mons. She told me she had read your responses and decided to give it a try, and we both agreed oral sex was great without the hair . What surprised me most is that she has her yearly checkup on Wed. When I asked her about it she responded that now was as good a time as ever to find out what the Dr might say.
Thanks again