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Impolite Society: Exploring the Weird, Taboo & Macabre
There are so many things we've been told we can't talk about in polite society. The things your mom told you never to ask about: Sex. Money. Poop. Death. The things that make normal people uncomfortable.
But if you're curious about the truth behind our deepest societal taboos, we're your gals. We dig into the history, science, and straight up weird truths behind these off-limits topics and give you the answers you never knew you needed.
Impolite Society: Exploring the Weird, Taboo & Macabre
Why is Bush (and Most Other Body Hair) Banned?
Did you know there is a war going on? It’s fought every day, in every bathroom across the world. THE WAR ON HAIR. In this episode we answer your burning questions: When did women start getting rid of body hair? Who decided it wasn't ok to have it? And what can we do to change societal expectations for men and women? We also explore the wild world of merkins, the kingpin of the body hair industry, and the invention of unrealistic beauty standards.
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Sources:
Why do women shave or groom their pubic hair? | SimpleHealth
The Sneaky, Manipulative History Of Why Women Started Shaving (bustle.com)
Why do women shave or groom their pubic hair? | SimpleHealth
13 Celebrities Who Embrace Their Body Hair | Glamour
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