"My cousin told me that...", "I read on TikTok that...". Stop! In 2025, it's time to sort out the real scientific facts from the myths that have been circulating since the dawn of time about our pubic hair.
All the rumors summarized:
The scientifically proven facts
The biology of hair
- Genetics determines everything: density, texture, growth speed
- Pubic hair is actually the most resilient hair on the body.
- Their growth is slower than that of hair.
- Texture naturally changes with age
The truth about maintenance
- No, shaving does not speed up hair growth.
- No, diet does not affect regrowth.
- Hair has a natural protective role
- Hygiene is not related to the presence or absence of hair.
The surprising but true peculiarities
- Color may vary from hair color
- The same individual can have two natural shades
- Each person has their own growth cycle
- Climate does not influence growth
Urban legends
Funny historical myths
"They say that..."
- The Egyptians considered them to bring bad luck.
- Witches put it in their potions
- The Greeks saw it as a sign of wisdom.
Modern superstitions
"Some still believe that..."
- Full moon accelerates growth
- Friday the 13th influences regrowth
- Redheads have different hair growth
Unfounded rumors
"We often hear that..."
- Athletes are said to have secret techniques
- Some areas would be resistant to growth
- Shaving may affect libido
Let’s take a closer look:
The scientifically proven facts
The Biology of Hair: The Naked Truth
First thing to know: your pubic hair is like your nose or the shape of your ears - you can thank your parents (or not). Genetics determines everything: its density, its texture, and even how quickly it grows. Tough luck if you inherited your grandpa's unruly hairs!
The crazy thing? These little warriors are the most resistant of your entire body. Stronger than your hair, more tenacious than your beard. On the other hand, they have their own rhythm: their growth is slower than that of hair (about 0.3 mm per day, for those curious).
Another fact: Your hair texture will change as you age. No, it's not because of what you do or don't do - it's just Mother Nature doing her thing.
Truths about maintenance that feel good
BREAKING NEWS: No, you don't make your hair thicker or faster by shaving it! It's the same principle as for hair: cutting the tip doesn't change anything at the root.
And let's stop with the "special hair growth" diets: your diet has no impact on their regrowth. On the other hand, these smart guys have a real job: they protect your sensitive parts from friction and bacteria. Not so useless after all!
Another myth to debunk: Being hairless doesn't make you "cleaner." Hygiene is about washing, not hairiness.
The peculiarities that surprise (but are true)
Hold on tight: your pubic hair can be a completely different color than your head hair. Better yet, you can naturally have two different shades in the same area. Nature is an artist!
Each person has their own growth cycle, like a personal biological rhythm. And no, living in the tropics or Siberia does not change anything: the climate does not influence growth.
The legend of billy
And since we're talking about truths, here's one that's circulating in 2025: "It's impossible to cut yourself with a billy mower, even on purpose." For once, a rumor that's 100% true! The protection guide was designed to make cuts physically impossible. It's like trying to cut yourself with a teaspoon: even with the best will in the world, you can't. No wonder word of mouth is talking about it so much - when something really works, people know about it!
Urban legends
Historical myths that make you smile
We love these slightly crazy stories. Like, the Egyptians who thought that hair brought bad luck (seriously?), or the witches who put it in their potions (very practical for shopping). The Greeks, on the other hand, apparently saw it as a sign of wisdom. Yeah, let's just say that was a different time...
Modern superstitions
"Beware of the full moon, your hair will grow faster!" Oh really? And Friday the 13th also influences regrowth perhaps? Our favorite: "redheads have different hair growth". Sorry to break the myth, but science has never proven that!
The rumors that persist
The prize for urban legends goes to the "secret techniques" of athletes. As if professional athletes had a mystical ritual for their hair! And what about those who think that certain areas are magically resistant to growth?
The biggest myth? That shaving affects libido. Sorry, friends, but that has nothing to do with it!
The Urban Legend of Billy
The most wtf legend of 2025? The story of the famous 'Billy Test'. Rumor has it that before releasing the lawnmower, the engineers recruited the most clumsy guys in France. The criterion? Those who SYSTEMATICALLY cut themselves with their usual lawnmower. The kind of guys who manage to hurt themselves with a cotton swab, you know?
For months, they would have tested the mower in the worst possible conditions: dancing, half asleep, after 3 coffees... Legend has it that a particularly clumsy tester would have become their "final certification": if he could use billy without cutting himself, EVERYONE could.
Result? The guy has apparently become their official tester. His nickname? "The Walking Disaster." His job? Trying to cut himself with each new version of billy. So far, perfect score: billy 254 - Cuts 0.
In conclusion
In 2025, we finally understood that science is still more reliable than the advice of Aunt Monique. So yes, it's less fun than legends, but at least it works!
And you know what? The most important thing is not even knowing all these facts by heart. It's having the right tools to do what's right for YOU, safely and without any hassle.
So next time someone comes up with a weird theory about hair, you can reply, "Source?" with a little smirk. 😏
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