Many people have asked me about information regarding the
removal of their pubic hair, so to help them I offer this
guide. Many men and women may find a shaven genital region
of their partners extremely erotic, and for men the removal
of the pubic hair can make the penis seem more vulnerable
and much larger, a real turn-on for women. For those of
you who are really interested in shaving, talk to each other
about making it an activity that you can share together.
Here are a few suggestions for those of choose to
shave their nether regions:
1. If you have long pubic hairs, trim hair with clippers
or scissors before using a razor to shave in close. Electric
clippers are best for this purpose.
2. Take a very long, warm bath beforehand.
3. Before applying shaving cream, rinse the area with cool
water.
4. Apply shaving cream a few minutes before shaving to soften
hairs. Consider using a shaving cream with additional conditioners
or aloe.
5. Be sure to use a sharp blade. You might try using two
new blades if you are shaving a large area.
6. When shaving, stroke an area no more than twice to reduce
skin irritation. On the first stroke, go "with the grain"
to remove most of the hair, then go "against the grain"
for a smooth, close shave. If "going against" tends to irritate
you, then skip that and use both strokes "with the grain."
Shaving this area against the grain can lead to very painful,
itchy ingrown hairs for some people.
7. Be sure to clean the area afterwards with soap and water
to reduce the risk of infection. Ideally, give the area
a second cleansing using cotton balls and rubbing alcohol.
8. Some people find a daily application of baby powder or
talcum powder especially helpful after shaving to keep the
area dry and irritation-free.
9. Practice clean hygiene after shaving, washing the area
at least once a day to reduce sweat and oil build-up.
10. Go as long as possible between shavings to reduce skin
irritation.
A few warnings now that you have some guidelines:
1. People who allergic and react to some shaving creams:
This area seems to have heightened sensitivity. Furthermore,
if it does react, your natural sweat and the natural abrasion
this area receives will most likely make your life a living
hell (temporarily). Consider avoiding shaving all together,
or try warning tip #3. If you do decide to shave this area,
make sure you use hypoallergenic shaving cream.
2. People with sensitive skin may wish to avoid shaving
for the same reasons. Again, if you chose to shave, consider
shaving cream made for sensitive skin and use a hypoallergenic
moisturizer afterwards.
3. Consider closely trimming your hair instead. It provides
many of the benefits of shaving without all the risks!
4. Letting hair grow out after shaving your pubic area is
a bitch. The sharp hairs combined with the sensitive skin
will make you realize just how much movement happens in
that area on an average day. Chaffing is nearly unavoidable.
5. Keeping #4 in mind, people who walk/run/exercise a lot
might wish to skip shaving all together if you don't want
to invest the time in regular shavings.
In conclusion, you should talk with your partner about arranging
to shave each other. This can be a very erotic and sensual
activity. Be sure to communicate very clearly during the
act and proceed very slowly. Find out what they like, what
feels good, and what feels not so good. If you take the
time to learn how to do this the best for them, they will
love you all the more for it. Happy shaving!
