Butt hair: We all have it. But what does that floof between your cheeks actually do? Turns out, your inner butt hairs are basically pubes , just in a different location. So what else do you need to know? We asked two dermatologists for the full scoop on those little hairs and how to take care of them:.

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However, if you like your or your partners bum smooth, getting your ass hair removed can not only be a revelation to your health but also to your quality of life. Arguably the dirtiest part of the human body, your ass has a lot of bacteria. Removing hair from a region that is literally crawling with nasty bacteria and can reduce the chances of anal yeast infections and urinary tract infections UTI. It is indubitably important to practice good anal hygiene. Butt play is on the rise and anal grooming has become increasingly accepted as the norm among both men and women. Being one of the most intimate forms of sex, the booty is sacred territory and only select individuals are granted access. Feeling swampy? One of the sweaty bum causes is excessive hair between your buttocks. You have a greenhouse back there and when sweat begins to drip the back house turns into a marsh.
Why Should I Remove My Ass Hair?
If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Butt hair is a totally normal part of life. Butt hair — even deep in the valley of your backwoods — is perfectly normal. Most people have some hair on the cheeks, around the anus, or both. Like other human hair, butt hair likely served a purpose millions of years ago, before we evolved into a less hairy type of primate. In nonhuman hairy primates, hair helps maintain optimal body temperature in different climates, gives babies a way to hold onto their mothers, and helps attract mates.
Enrique Ramirez is a licensed esthetician. Porn, as well as the Kardashians, have been credited with helping to popularize the trend. And by "below the belt," we mean way below the belt. What is surprising, however, particularly to straight guys who have been taught to be squeamish about anything butt-related, is that guys are apparently taking their razors backdoors. By , she had so many male customers showing up she decided to open up a second salon for men. And two of the most popular services they provide just so happen to revolve around the rear. This backdoor grooming may come down to one simple explanation: it feels nice.