My crazy mind has been pondering this – is pubic hair really supposed to be shaved? I’ve got a higher dose of testosterone, which makes me a bit of an outlier. Testosterone is a dominant hormone in guys, but in girls, it’s not supposed to be too prominent. When it’s out of whack, it can cause some dude-like features, like a beard. I’ve been a hairy chick since puberty, rocking short hair and “falls” (side hairs that drop onto my cheeks) back in high school. As I’ve aged, I’ve developed a bit of a beard on my chin.

My hairiness meant I got pubic hair faster than my friends, and I started shaving earlier. But the more I shave, the faster and stronger the hair grows. On this freezing winter morning, I’m dreading the 5-minute wait for the hair remover to kick in. It’s cold, and I just wanna get outta the bathroom, but my armpits and “sacred space” are looking like a jungle.

Then my overthinking brain kicks in: if pubic hair is meant to grow, was it meant to be shaved? Who even came up with shaving sticks and cream? Sounds like a money-making scheme to me. Maybe we’re just supposed to be natural, let the hair do its thing, and just keep it clean. It’s weird how some ladies love their long hair but freak out about pubic hair – talk about double standards.

Don’t take me too seriously, though; I’m just trying to avoid the cold bathroom and the hassle of shaving.