Who Told Us Hairless Was Healthier?

What if one of the beauty standards we've accepted for decades wasn't based on health at all?

In this episode, I sit down with integrative physician Dr Erica Zelfand to unpack the surprising history of body hair, the myths surrounding hygiene, and how marketing has influenced the way many of us think about our bodies.

We explore why pubic hair exists in the first place, whether removing it has any health benefits, and how beauty standards have evolved over the past century.

Also in this episode:

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In this episode we discuss:

• Why body hair exists.
• Does hairless really mean cleaner?
• The surprising history of women's shaving.
• Gillette's role in changing beauty standards.
• The function of pubic hair.
• Body hair and sexual health.
• Beauty, ageing and self-acceptance.
• Choosing for yourself rather than following expectations.

About Dr Erica Zelfand

Dr Erica Zelfand is an integrative physician, naturopathic doctor and educator who combines conventional medicine with nutrition, lifestyle medicine and whole-person care. Her work focuses on helping people reconnect with their health through evidence-informed and compassionate care.

Connect with Dr Erica Zelfand

@drericazelfand

Contact | Dr. Erica Zelfand | Functional Medicine & Integrative Psychiatry | Online Appointments | Counseling | Psychedelic Consultation

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