Aight, so I used to take care of people. Nurse's assistant.

One thing I can universally say is that pubes improve overall health of the region. Less skin infections, less difficulty bathing, less bad smells even. And that's ignoring the risks of depilation.

Pubes give a cushion in every regard.

So, me? I keep mine well bathed using best practices learned over twenty years on the job, and I prefer the same in my partners.

Even trimming doesn't do anything useful imo, unless you have a significant visual preference. Which I totally get, it's nice to be able to see everything easily sometimes