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The Truth About Merkins

We've all heard of hairpieces and wigs, those faux manes that men and women use to cover up their own hair or replace what time has taken away. But have you ever heard of the merkin, the wig for that OTHER hairy part of our bodies, (you know, the one in a pronounced southerly location)? Merkins, or pubic hair wigs, have been around for several centuries, as this page from The Straight Dope website attests. There's a real trasure chest of merkin trivia here, including information on the crotch toupee's origin and use in different cultures. For instance, did you knbow that in countries with mainly dark-haired people, prostitutes don blonde merkins to make themselves seem more exotic to their clientele? Or that topless dancers have taken to wearing flesh-colored panties and merkins in order to simulate nudity while complying with local ordinances that require them to keep their genitals covered? Learn all this--and debunk some common merkin myths--at this fascinating page.

Thu, 16 Mar 2000 07:42:32 -0800