Lately, there’s been a lot of discourse about women ditching the razor and embracing their pubic hair. Is it better or worse? Does it mean they’re clean or not.
So, we decided ask Nigerian men: how do you really feel about your partners rocking hair down there?
Here’s what they had to say.
“If it’s kept to a respectable level, it’s fine.” — Caleb*, (30)
For me, it is not a hygiene issue, but as far as the UI and UX of sex goes, it doesn’t work. The penis gets left with bruises especially when condoms are not in use, and oral sex doesn’t happen as seamlessly as when there’s no bush. However, a little bush never hurt anyone. If it’s kept to a respectable level, it’s fine, but a no-shave-free-growing bush? Nah.
“It can get distracting during sex.” — Ayomide*, (26)
I generally don’t mind a bush, but it can get distracting during sex. It can also be overstimulating if you’re having sex without condoms. I think a bare, waxed, clean shaven vagina looks and feels better but a low bush can keep things interesting.
“I don’t care what she has down there as long as she’s clean.” — Boluwatife*, (28)
I used to be scared of vaginas as a whole before I started having sex. The first one I ever saw was clean-shaven, which became my standard expectation for a while. It didn’t help that the first time I came across a foul smelling vagina, she had a lot of hair there. It gave me a lot of biases about lady parts and how much hair should be there. But now that I’ve done some growing, I don’t care what she has down there as long as she’s clean and it doesn’t smell weird.
“If they feel good and sexy, that’s what matters to me.” — Farouk*, (36)
Hair o, no hair o, I don’t really care. It’s all part of the person I’m with. If they feel good and sexy, that’s what matters to me.
“I know waxing can be painful, so I don’t pressure my partners.” — Seyi*, (29)
I prefer it waxed, mainly for aesthetic reasons and comfort. But I know waxing can be painful, so I don’t pressure my partners. We talk about it and find what works best for both of us.
“There’s supposed to be some hair there.” — Dele*, (42)
A woman is supposed to have some hair there. It’s what shows she’s not a child. I don’t mind when it’s low as long as it’s not scratching or poking me.
“I think it’s sexy” — Bisi*, (27)
Oh, I love a bush, I think it’s sexy! I don’t really have a preference; I’m really just happy to be with a beautiful woman whenever she gives me the chance.
“I don’t mind it.” – Tunde*, (29)
I don’t mind pubic hair at all. I even think it can be sexy if it’s neat. What matters to me is hygiene, not hairlessness. As long as it smells clean, I’m good to go.
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