Totally. It’s called pubic hair. The hair usually grows just above and around the vulva or penis on the “mons pubis” or pubic mound.

Pubic hair provides warmth and padding. For women, it also traps dirt and germs that can get inside the vagina and cause an infection.

Some people shave their pubic hair, but most don’t. When people shave their pubic hair, it usually itches while the hair grows back. There can also be irritation and soreness without hair covering this sensitive skin area.

If you do decide to shave, be careful! Soak in a bath, and use a new, clean razor and lots of soap or shaving cream. Shave in the direction of the hair growth. Then, put on some lotion specifically made to prevent razor bumps and ingrown hairs and powder to help avoid itching and irritation.