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Dakota Johnson admits she stopped shaving ‘down there’ for film role as woman reveals what happened when she did the same
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Dakota Johnson recently opened up about going natural for one of her most famous cinematic roles. The 37-year-old star revealed that she stopped shaving her pubic hair to prepare for her lead role in the 2015 blockbuster Fifty Shades of Grey.
Appearing fully nude on screen, Johnson explained that she wanted to maintain authentic continuity for the character, who was written as someone who had never gotten a wax.
Speaking on First We Feast about her decision, Johnson confirmed that she grew out her hair and flatly rejected the idea of using a hairpiece. "I grew my pubic hair. For Fifty Shades, the first one, I was full frontal, and she was supposed to have never had a wax," Johnson said. When asked if she considered wearing a merkin, or pubic wig, her response was simple: "No."
While Johnson put away the razor for art, many everyday women make the same decision for personal comfort, body positivity, or health benefits. Shaving sensitive body areas remains a common routine, but ditching the practice altogether can lead to noticeable physical and emotional shifts that catch people off guard.
Unexpected physical shifts from going natural
One woman shared her experience on Reddit after choosing to stop shaving as a personal experiment. Rather than experiencing a chaotic transition, she noticed immediate practical benefits. One surprising takeaway was a reduction in underarm sweat issues.
"My underarms don't sweat as much. Or maybe the hair just wicks it away? Regardless, this has been a major bonus because I was always a stinky-pit kind of gal, no matter what I did," she shared.
Ditching the razor also meant an instant end to razor burn, redness, and painful skin irritation. Experts point out that human body hair serves functional protective purposes rather than purely cosmetic ones.
The skin around the delicate area is highly sensitive, and constant razor contact can cause micro-trauma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and ingrown hairs. Going natural acts as a physical buffer against friction caused by tight clothing or physical movement.
Emotional empowerment
Beyond physical comfort, the Reddit user explained that the decision triggered a massive psychological shift. Leaving her body hair intact fostered a deeper sense of self-acceptance and connection.
"I feel so much more empowered. I feel much more connected to other women and myself. I'm loving my entire body more," she wrote.
Ditching standard beauty expectations helped her feel comfortable talking openly about natural bodily functions like periods and body odor.
Though she admitted feeling occasional anxiety about public reactions when wearing sleeveless tops, her overall outlook shifted permanently. While she still chooses to shave her legs and do her makeup, she found freedom in realizing grooming is not an all-or-nothing requirement.
Her primary advice to others considering a break from shaving was straightforward: "Don't underestimate the power of doing right by yourself, even in a small way."