The Crabs

Guess who? The crabs. Your pubes, we’ll grab. We wait in bed sheets and toilet seats, then pinch your nuts with our feet. We are crabs.What are crabs?Crabs (also called pubic lice) are small, wingless insects that infest pubic hair. Both men and women can get crabs. What causes crabs?Crabs are usually spread through sexual contact. They can also be spread through contaminated clothing and bedding.What are the symptoms of crabs?Symptoms, which usually appear within 5 days of being exposed, include itching in the groin area. The crabs look like small flakes of skin to the naked eye, but you can actually see the insects with a magnifying glass. You may also see white or gray dots in your pubic hair; these are louse eggs.How will I know if I have crabs?Your doctor or other health-care provider can tell if you have crabs by examining the infested area.