How To Shave Your Pubic Hair and Most Any Other Body Hair

First a disclaimer. Whether you choose to shave, trim or let your body hair grow, it is all a matter of personal taste. No one style is more attractive, clean or sexy than another. If you hit one of those pubic hair message boards you'll see how people can not agree on this matter in any way. However, as someone who works in the adult industry I receive an absolute tonne of email asking for suggestions on how to shave (particularly my pubic hair). If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me about mine….

So I decided to once and for all address this prickly issue. Here is a little insight into how to shave your body hair, specifically your pubic hair. It basically works similarly for men and women and most hair types. Remember though that our bodies are all different and that includes our body hair. What works for one person might not work for another. These are general guidelines and not set in stone. If you chose to follow them, you do so at your own risk.

Shaving

If this is your first time shaving, you should consider using an electric trimmer to trim the long hairs down to a manageable length for shaving. If you plan on leaving any hair there, keep that in mind and don't over trim that section.

It is then suggested that you take a warm bath. Soaking hairs lets them plump up a bit and they are said to be easier to shave that way. I suppose a shower would do, but personally I don't get as smooth a result when I shave any part of my body in the shower (plus, I always cut my legs or miss parts on pubic area). Other people may be more comfortable there. My husband James prefers to shave in the shower. It is an individual choice.

After rinsing with a bit of cool water, shaving cream can then be applied. One thing to watch out is highly perfumed brands. I find the genitals can be very sensitive to these. You might want to use what ever you typically use to shave your bikini line and be careful when applying it on to the outer labia. Shaving creams with aloe are often recommended.

At this point select a sharp, fresh blade for shaving. After one or two strokes, rinse the blade. You can shave against the grain for the closest shave but this can lead to ingrown hairs. Experimentation may be needed. For myself, I found that I need to go with the grain on my thighs, bikini line and anywhere near my bum. I can shave against the grain on my outer labia, calves and underarms.

Afterwards, rinse off and clean the shaved area with soap. I use an antibacterial soap to prevent infection because I am prone to pimples. Regular soap should serve most people well.

Following your shower or bath, you can apply talcum powder or cornstarch to the dry shaved area. This can reduce irritation. Similarly, a trick I picked up from strippers is to apply deodorant to the area.

Maintenance

To keep the ingrown hairs away, you are going to have to exfoliate. A loofah sponge is an option as are those exfoliating gloves (my choice). There are some solutions that say they help prevent ingrown hairs (i.e. Tend Skin). Some people have found them to be very useful.

Obviously, to keep the area smooth you are going to have to shave regularly. In the adult business, we tend to shave every second day. It is time consuming, but once it is part of your routine it is not overwhelming. Shaving often, but not too often, also helps reduce the itch factor. As the hair grows back it can become uncomfortable. Either you have to let it grow back or keep shaving regularly. It is your choice.

Waxing

Waxing is a more painful procedure but it can be satisfying way to remove body hair including pubic hair. Here are some recommendations for proponents of waxing.

First time waxers should begin with less delicate areas before attempting pubic hair removal.

Pre-treatment

* Hair should be 1/8 to 1/3 inch long. Any longer and it should be trimmed. At 1/8 it should not be more stubborn or think hair or the results will not be as good.
* Go with freshly clean skin, no moisturizer or deodorant (if you're doing the underarm).
* Don't go when your are premenstrual as you may be more sensitive to the pain.
* Take an over the counter, anti inflammatory pain killer, if they suit you, an hour before the wax appointment

Post-treatment

* Beginning a day or so after treatment exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate!

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