How to shave down there
Hi, I’m trying to start being more intentional about shaving now that I’m dating again and I’d like some advice on getting a cleaner shave down in my personal area. I trim to the best of my ability, but it always feels kind of like there’s probably a better option than what I’m doing? It looks okay I think, but there are always bumps and the hair kind of grows back unevenly, which I think means I’m doing something wrong? Any tips on getting a cleaner or more uniform shave down there? I’m a woman, just FYI.
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I would strongly recommend shaving while taking a hot shower. The hot water and steam will help to soften the hair and skin, which will make it so much easier for the razor blade to cut through the hair. The steam will also help to open the pores up, which will minimize the odds you get razor bumps or irritate your skin.
The other big thing is that you really want to shave with the grain of your hair. So, if you look at your hair, it grows in like a little bit of a road map, and I recommend you shave in that direction until the skin in that area gets more used to being shaved.
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The other big thing is that you really want to shave with the grain of your hair. So, if you look at your hair, it grows in like a little bit of a road map, and I recommend you shave in that direction until the skin in that area gets more used to being shaved.
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If this is something you do regularly, consider investing in a shaver that is built specifically for shaving the pubic area! It'll be better designed to prevent irritation down there and it may come equipped with helpful features like a light for better visibility in all the cracks and crevices.
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I'd recommend using a lot of lube! It's up to you whether that lube is shaving cream, baby oil, or some specialized balm. Experiment with different ones and see which one works best for you and your body. It makes a world of difference!
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Wax. Long-term you will be so glad you did. The hair becomes much thinner and number and texture in a very short time. The opposite happens with shaving. The longer you do it the longer you need to wait between repeating. I'm sure the first couple times are a rude awakening and certainly let you know you're alive but I promise you big picture you will be so glad you did.
Have you ever noticed on a man's beer depending on his particular hair texture there's a certain stubble link that's just painful and ruins any intimacy whether it's 1234 days same with women. It just gets worse the more you shave.
As someone who's at the far end of the bell curve of heterosexuality, please don't hold that against me, I can't help it I was just born that way, I'm positive of this. I am An epicure, and hedonist and a cherry pie aficionado......;)
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Have you ever noticed on a man's beer depending on his particular hair texture there's a certain stubble link that's just painful and ruins any intimacy whether it's 1234 days same with women. It just gets worse the more you shave.
As someone who's at the far end of the bell curve of heterosexuality, please don't hold that against me, I can't help it I was just born that way, I'm positive of this. I am An epicure, and hedonist and a cherry pie aficionado......;)
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I don't see my reply the risk of repeating myself. I'm not sure if I confirmed that I am over 16 years old anyway. I would recommend waxing believe it or not. There are new microwavable much less convoluted products and the long-term benefits far outweigh any temporary pain. The texture and courses and numbers even of the hair is thinner every time you do it the timing between waxing grows every time you do it in the exact opposite is true and razors. Your beard gets closer and more wire like that so I'm sure other body hair does also. The results are completely incomparable.
I'm pretty sure your GP or dermatologist would help with a local and aesthetic topical kind of thing if needed but I really think it's mind over matter thing and it should be tried at least more than once to see the results. I've had much experience with both and I am absolutely positive of my statements.
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I'm pretty sure your GP or dermatologist would help with a local and aesthetic topical kind of thing if needed but I really think it's mind over matter thing and it should be tried at least more than once to see the results. I've had much experience with both and I am absolutely positive of my statements.
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