Hair that grows in certain regions of the body is called hair.
Hair is hair that grows in certain body regions and is softer and less extensive than beard hair and hair . The concept has its etymological origin in villus , a word from the Latin language .
Human body hair covers most of the body. It is made up of very thin hair fibers that usually grow after puberty due to the action of androgens , which are male sex hormones. This causes hair to be more profuse in men than in women.
Hair in humans
In adulthood , a human being's body may be entirely covered by hair with the exception of the soles of the feet, the palms of the hands, and mucous membranes (such as the lips). In any case, the presence of hair varies depending on the person.
Hair that grows in the genital area is known as pubic hair , while hair in the armpits is called axillary hair . In men , on the other hand, chest hair (between the abdomen and neck) and abdominal hair (between the genital area and abdomen) grow strongly.
There are people who choose to wax to remove hair.
Different attitudes
When the transition from childhood to puberty takes place, this and other changes in the body can affect people in different ways: while some enjoy having finally taken the first step towards their long-awaited adulthood, others feel ashamed and wish that no one I noticed it. Although from the point of view of an adult there is no problem with having body hair, the perception of a preteen is very different.
Depending on culture and individual preferences, people have different attitudes towards body hair. Many Latin American women, for example, choose to remove their pubic hair and armpit hair, removing it with a razor, wax or other methods. In different European countries, however, women let their armpit hair grow freely.
In the case of men, for a long time body hair was a symbol of virility , although currently there are individuals who prefer to shave their chest and back for aesthetic reasons.
Hair and freedom
The search for sexual freedom and open-mindedness takes us down paths that until a few decades ago seemed impossible, and the fact that a man removes his body hair is one of them. Just as the presence of hair on the chest should not have any connection with virility, its absence should not indicate the opposite, and that is why many people accept that each person adapts their body to their hygiene needs or their aesthetic tastes.
Some people choose to avoid waxing , as it is more violent, requires greater effort and - some believe - stimulates the growth of harder hair.
The problem begins when we show that women have not acquired more freedoms , but continue under the impositions of men, both those who keep hair on their chest and those who shave their hair: they cannot choose to let their body remain covered with hair, nor can they neglect their figure or show off the natural color of their hair . Or yes?
Apparently, few people could claim to feel comfortable with their physical appearance and confident in their decisions regarding clothing and hairstyle. It seems just as valid to say that no one should alter their body to become attractive as just the opposite; and, since the balance of good and evil is not presented in these questions, the search for the "right path" is practically useless.