Techniques Used to Shave Pubic Hair

Shaving pubic hair for men and women has been done since ancient times, in cultures around the world, mainly for personal hygiene. Most men and women choose to keep their pubic hair trimmed neatly rather than attempting to shave themselves bare. If you decide to shave your pubic hair, choose a technique that works best for you. Does this Spark an idea?

First-Time Techniques

• Shave in the evening so you may be able to walk around nude for a while. It's best not to have clothing rubbing on your newly shaved pubic area. Later, wear boxer shorts (male and female) and only loose clothing.

  Trim your pubic hair down to a quarter of an inch with scissors, if this is your first time shaving. Or using a beard trimmer, trim your pubic hair a bit shorter every week to get used to having less hair on your genitals before shaving. Trim your hair a few days before shaving.

  Make sure you have very good lighting and a standalone mirror before starting. Take a warm bath or shower, getting your pubic area soaked in water for a few minutes to soften your hairs. Exfoliate using a wash cloth or loofah sponge lightly to remove dead skin and ingrown hairs.

  Sit on the edge of your bathtub or toilet seat, spread your legs far apart to make your skin taut, and apply a good, thick shaving gel or cream. Let the gel sit for four minutes.

  Always use a good quality razor, not a cheap disposable razor. A bikini area razor is best, even for men. If you use an electric razor, make sure it is a quality razor and trim your pubic hair before using it, so your electric razor works better.

  Using a new razor blade, shave a little bit of your hair for your first time. Return later and shave a little more to help you and your sensitive skin adjust to the change. Take your time. It's okay if your shaving isn't very close -- close shaves will come with experience.

  Afterward, pat your skin dry with a towel. Gently exfoliate again with a loofah sponge to prevent ingrown hairs. Apply a scent-free, mild lotion, witch hazel or aloe vera gel on your shaved areas. Avoid all talc or alcohol-based shaving lotions -- they cause irritation. Limit your shaving to once each month until you get used to it.

Female Techniques

• After trimming your pubic hair, shave your outer labia first with a new razor blade. Shave in the direction of your hair growth. Shaving in the opposite direction results in a smoother shave but you're more prone to ingrown hairs. Leave the short hair on your mound for now. Use the Bikini Zone brand of cream after shaving which is very soothing.

  Over the next couple weeks, experiment with various razors and shaving creams on your mound to see what works best for you, without irritation. Shave just a small area of your mound as you experiment. If you keep getting rashes, you may have to keep short pubic hair on your mound. If you can shave, understand you must keep shaving every two to three days to avoid itching.

  Wear no panties, pants or tight jeans, just skirts and dresses. A shaved vulva means clothing can't rub against it, preventing ingrown hairs and irritation.
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Male Techniques

• Use an electric trimmer to remove your pubic hair at first, rather than scissors, so your hair is neat and evenly trimmed. Use a shaving cream made for sensitive skin, such as the Neutrogena or Colgate brands. Apply lots of shaving cream to your scrotum and penis shaft so you have a good, thick lather. Using a brand new razor, start at your penis head and stroke down to the base, continuing around your shaft. Shave the pubic hair at your shaft base, then around your testicles last. Take your time. Use a smooth, upward motion when shaving your testicles.

Warnings

• Be aware of health consequences from shaving your pubic hair, such as cuts, ingrown hairs, razor burn, pimples, genital infections and folliculitis, a hair follicle infection.

  Never shave your pubic hair if you've been drinking alcohol, using drugs or are sleepy.

  Always use a new razor blade every time you shave. Shaving pubic hair dulls the blade quickly. Rinse your razor after each stroke to keep the blade clear of hair.