Can't find the time for that bikini wax?
Well, maybe it's a good thing.
Doctors warn that shaving or waxing the bikini area can lead to a virus called Molluscum contagiosum -- and you won't believe what the virus leaves in its wake.
Doctors are seeing an "explosion" in the number of cases of the virus, which causes water warts -- small pink bubbles that can break out all over your body.
Do you feel the immediate need now to cancel that Brazilian appointment? Go ahead and do it. I'll wait.
Back now? Okay, good. Let's continue.
This virus can also be transmitted sexually. The water warts tend to spread over the victim's abdomen and/or thighs. (Is victim the right word? Because I just feel like these poor people are victims.) I really feel for the poor people who've come down with this virus, because you know many of them got their bikini line waxed specifically so they could either wear a bathing suit in public or so that they could feel groomed in front of a special someone. Well, nothing ruins both of those scenarios like a whole bunch of WARTS, right?
If that's not enough to make you think twice about waxing your pubes, Jezebel cites a study that shows pubic hair grooming-related emergency room visits are on the rise.
I'd hate for any of you to end up in the emergency room because of a pubic hair grooming incident.
What's the answer? Going au naturel, I guess, although I realize that most of you are against it. At least if you notice small pink bubbles "down there" after your next Brazilian, you'll know what it is.
You're welcome!
Does this virus make you think twice about getting a bikini wax?
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WHile I don't wax, I always try to shave and keep all my body hair in check. This isn't gonna stp me at all. Isn't it basic common sense? Just keep it clean and have safe sexy times.
They analyzed 30 infected people during that year and found that 93% had their pubic hair removed — 70% were shaven, 13% clipped their hair, while 10% waxed.
Google then write, this is not a salon problem.
To the poster above: I don't see where the author said it was a salon problem. You can get this virus from sharing towels with someone, and without hair as protective guard, skin is more suscepcitble to catching it.
susceptible*
I always suspected that removing pubic hair could be dangerous. I trim with a clipper to keep it in check, but do not do anything to break the skin.
I don't know about all that, but I love that bikini bottem!
This is a virus. Anyone can get it from contact with it on another person or object. It is most often found in children under 10 and has nothing at all to do with grooming of the nether-regions. Whoever wrote the original article is trying to make something out of nothing.