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Year 2014, Volume: 3 Issue: 4, 39 - 44, 25.06.2016

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Pubic hair removal practices in Muslim women

Year 2014, Volume: 3 Issue: 4, 39 - 44, 25.06.2016

Abstract

Abstract

Aim. Pubic hair removal has been common since the ancient times. In the Middle East, removal of the female pubic hair has been considered as a tradition of hygiene for many centuries, and it is recommended by Islam. However, development of new technologies such as lasers or home-use depilatory devices may have changed the trends and methods. Although pubic hair removal is known to be very common, there is very few data about the pubic hair removal features of the women in eastern Mediterranean area and Islamic population. The aim of this study is to evaluate the recent trends, demographic, social, and sexual features of pubic hair removal activities among Turkish Cypriot women in North Cyprus. Methods. This study was conducted as a cross-sectional study. Self-administered questionnaires were given to volunteered female subjects applied to our outpatient services. Results. The results of our study revealed that a vast majority of Turkish Cypriot women applies regular pubic hair removal and the most common method is waxing. Initialization of pubic hair removal is at the age of menarche and the source of knowledge is the mother. Conclusion. the reasons of pubic hair removal were mostly feeling comfortable, and prevention of odor rather than sexual image or religious reasons.

Keywords: Pubic hair removal, Cyprus, laser, waxing, shaving, Islam.

Özet

Amaç. Pubik kılların temizlenmesi eski çağlardan beri yaygın olmuştur. Orta Doğu'da, kadınlarda pubik kılların temizlenmesi  yüzyıllar boyunca hijyenik bir gelenek olarak kabul edilmiştir ve İslam dini tarafından tavsiye edilmektedir. Ancak, lazerler veya ev kullanımı için epilasyon cihazları gibi yeni teknolojilerin gelişmesi eğilimleri ve yöntemleri değiştirmiş olabilir. Pubik kılların temizlenmesinin çok yaygın olduğu bilinmesine rağmen, Doğu Akdeniz bölgesinde ve İslam popülasyonunda kadınların pubik  epilasyon özellikleri hakkında çok az veri vardır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Kuzey Kıbrıs'ta Kıbrıslı Türk kadınlar arasında pubik kılların temizlenmesindeki en son eğilimleri, demografik, sosyal ve cinsel özelliklerini değerlendirmektir. Yöntem. Bu çalışma kesitsel bir çalışma olarak yürütülmüştür. Anketler, polikliniğe başvuran gönüllü kadınlara uygulanmış ve kendileri tarafından gizli olarak doldurulmuştur. Bulgular. Çalışmamızın sonucundaki bulgular Kıbrıslı Türk kadınların büyük çoğunluğunun düzenli pubik epilasyon uyguladığını ve en sık kullanılan yöntemin ağda olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Pubik epilasyonun başlangıç yaşı menarş yaşı ve esas bilgi kaynağı anne olarak tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç. Pubik epilasyonun uygulama nedeni cinsel imaj ve dini nedenlerden çok, rahat hissetmek ve koku oluşumunun önlenmesidir.

Anahtar sözcükler: Pubik kılların temizlenmesi, Kıbrıs, lazer, ağda, traş, İslam

References

  • Uzel I. Cosmetology in Anatolian Civilizations. Lokman Hekim Journal. 2011;1(1):47-54.
  • Olsen EA. Methods of hair removal. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.1999;40(2):143-155.
  • Fernandez AA, França K, Chacon AH, Nouri K . From flint razors to lasers: a timeline of hair removal methods. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2013 Jun;12(2):153-62.
  • Herbenick D, Schick V, Reece M, Sanders S, Fortenberry JD. Pubic Hair Removal among Women in the United States: Prevalence, Methods and Characteristics. Journal of Sexual Medicine. 2010(7):3322-30.
  • Demirci S, Dogan KH, Erkol Z, Deniz I. Is daily shaving of axillary and pubic hair a feature of suicide in the Muslim community? Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2008 Dec;29(4):330-3.
  • Kaptanoglu AF, Suer K, Diktas H, Hıncal E. Knowledge, attitudes and behavior towards sexually transmitted diseases in Turkish Cypriot adolescents. Cent Eur J Public Health. 2013 Mar;21(1):54-8.
  • Trager JDK. Pubic Hair Removal-Pearls and Pitfalls. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2006;19:117-23.
  • Tannir D, Leshin B. Sugaring: an ancient method of hair removal. Dermatol Surg. 2001;27(3):309-11.
  • Tiggemann M, Hodgson S. The hairlessness norm extended: Reasons for and predictors of women’ body hair removal at different body sites. Sex Roles. 2008;59:889-97.
  • Toerin K, Wilkinson S, Choi PYL. Body hair removal: The “mundane” production of normative femininity. Sex Roles. 2005;52:399-406.
  • Glass AS, Bagga HS, Tasian GE, Fisher PB, McCulloch CE, Blaschko SD, McAninch JW, Breyer BN. Pubic Hair Grooming Injuries Presenting to U.S. Emergency Departments.Urology. 2012;80(6):1187-91.
  • Kutlubay Z. Alexandrite laser hair removal results in 2359 patients: A Turkish experience. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy. 2009;11:85-93.
  • King I, Lipede C, Varma S. Always read the label: a case report of a penile burn. Int Wound J. 2013 Aug;10(4):482-3.
  • DeMaria AL, Berenson AB. Prevalence and correlates of pubic hair grooming among lowincome Hispanic, Black, and White women. Body Image. 2013;10(2):226–231.
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Journal Section Clinical Sciences
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Eyüp Yaycı

Publication Date June 25, 2016
Published in Issue Year 2014 Volume: 3 Issue: 4

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APA Yaycı, E. (2016). Pubic hair removal practices in Muslim women. Basic and Clinical Sciences, 3(4), 39-44.
AMA Yaycı E. Pubic hair removal practices in Muslim women. Basic and Clinical Sciences. June 2016;3(4):39-44.
Chicago Yaycı, Eyüp. “Pubic Hair Removal Practices in Muslim Women”. Basic and Clinical Sciences 3, no. 4 (June 2016): 39-44.
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IEEE E. Yaycı, “Pubic hair removal practices in Muslim women”, Basic and Clinical Sciences, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 39–44, 2016.
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MLA Yaycı, Eyüp. “Pubic Hair Removal Practices in Muslim Women”. Basic and Clinical Sciences, vol. 3, no. 4, 2016, pp. 39-44.
Vancouver Yaycı E. Pubic hair removal practices in Muslim women. Basic and Clinical Sciences. 2016;3(4):39-44.