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Is it safe to wax ‘down there’? Q: My husband’s friend told him that his wife regularly gets a Brazilian bikini wax. My husband thinks it sounds sexy and asked me to get one. I’m considering it, but I’m nervous about getting an infection. Is this safe to do? A: You’re a wise woman. Pubic hair is there for a reason—for protection. With a Brazilian bikini wax, the hair that’s supposed to protect the sensitive skin and mucus membranes in the genital region is removed, and because waxing can pull off tiny pieces of the skin along with hair strands, it can create a portal for bacteria to enter. Meanwhile, the waxing process creates inflammation, which can trap bacteria beneath the skin or in the hair follicles. All of this can set…

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