Dear 1nikkys,

No, there's nothing wrong. Many people have hair around the anus and on their buttocks ("butt"), and this is totally normal. When girls go through puberty pubic hair grows around their genitals — over the pubic bone and around the vulva and anus. But it can make some girls feel embarrassed because they may think that women aren't supposed to have a lot of hair on their bodies, even though it's natural. Hair on the butt doesn't need to be removed unless it really bothers you. However your hair looks and feels, and wherever it grows, it's normal!

Whether a person chooses to shave, trim, or remove pubic hair is ultimately a personal choice. In no way do people have to shave (or remove) their pubic hair. Shaving in such sensitive areas can lead to razor burn and ingrown hairs. Trimming pubic hair with a scissors or using an electric razor will reduce the risk of painful itching and bleeding that may result from shaving.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

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