This is becauseeven though all genders have body hair, only women are pressured to shave theirs.
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What are the Benefits of Not Shaving Your Armpits?
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Do You Smell Worse if You Don’t Shave Your Armpits?
But first, whatisbody odor?
Sweat breaks down bacteria and leads to underarm odor."
If you don’t want to shave and are concerned about odor, consider using an antibacterial soap.
A fave is theDove Antibacterial Beauty Bar.
How Do Antiperspirants Affect Not Shaving Your Armpits?
“Deodorantcan reach the skin better when used on shaved armpits compared to unshaved armpits.
This may be especially true for solid or stick products.”
Will You Sweat More If You Don’t Shave Your Armpits?
The reality: shaving, or not, likely has no effect on how much we sweat.
“Shaving does not affect the number of sweat glands on your underarms.
And if you havent ever considered it, this is an excellent opportunity to look into why!
Harvard Health Publishing.MRSA: The Not-so-famous Superbug.
Updated September 12, 2016.
2003;12(6):479-485. doi:10.1097/00008469-200312000-00006
