What about the hair

[havsulen]

that is under our arms?

Now that I have stopped using deodorants (coconut oil works fine!), I am thinking that the hairs under my arms probably are there for a reason. I have heard about transporting smells important during sex. Any other reasons? Helping my body in any way? Should I keep it in the best interest of my ever more natural body?

[ghostlykisses]

Underarm Hair (also called axillary hair or armpit hair) is the composition of hair in the underarm area. This hair, as most of the other body hair, normally starts to appear at puberty and growth is usually complete by the end of teen age. The release of pheromones from the axilla at this stage of human development suggests association of armpit hair with sexuality. The positive response to olfactory stimulus in mammals and the consequent intensification of the sex drive caused by release of pheromones offers useful clues as to the purpose and importance of axillary hair in humans. It has been suggested that the hair itself acts with a natural "anti-friction" quality between the upper arm and the thorax. More importantly, armpit hair naturally wicks moisture away from the skin, which aids in keeping the skin dry enough to prevent colonization by odor producing bacteria.

It seems like it's purpose is mosty to do things with sweat. If you are doing something to cut down or stop the sweating I guess you don't really need the hair.