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Is it safe to shave pubic hair off and will it hurt? I`ve been told it stings if you shave the genitals. Both are regular questions we answer to enlighten people about the process of shaving pubic hair, and what it involves just to put their mind at ease. If a person is anxious beforehand, it is usually a sign of uncertainty which means they have reservations about removing their pubic hair. Reasons for their indecisiveness may include them being scared of botching the job up, worried about hurting themselves - down to worrying whether their partner is either happy or unhappy at the thought of a bald vagina. If there is a reason for shaving your pubic hair off then it should be about what makes you happy, and no one else.
Is it easy to shave pubic hair? Yes if you know what you`re doing and have the right equipment. The important thing before the razor and foaming up is done, is that you`re absolutely sure that this is what you want. Once you start trimming the pubic hair there is no turning back.
Pubic hair guide below on what you need, and what to do to stay safe throughout the procedure, while at the same time achieving a perfect smooth finish.
Remove pubic hair routine:
1. You will need a sharp razor, shaving cream, shaving gel/foam and scissors. Don`t use a razor that has been used prior to this session, it is also not advisable to use the hubby`s razor either. Typical manly products may well be designed for rougher skin, and because you`re caring for genital skin you need to bear this in mind as the skin here is quite the opposite (sensitive.) You can however purchase girlie products solely created just for you and your vagina. Most ladies razors come with a safety device that makes the razor easier to use giving you a good shave
2. Now we have the right shaving tools we can begin. Before using the razor the pubic hair needs to be cut short. The nearer the flesh the better but be careful. If genital hair is not shorn to a manageable length then shaving can be hard and result in you messing up and in pain. Long pubic hair tends to tangle and drag with the razor blade or electrical shaving gadget. If the hair is short enough then you shouldn`t experience any problems.
3. The area for shaving needs to be prepared and "cleaned." It is essential to do this to help prevent pimples, rash and irritation happening after the shave.
4. Once the pubic hair is washed and dried you can start shaving. Apply shaving cream/gel/foam and lather up the pubic hair. Good shave`s come with good techniques. Make sure you`re in a comfortable position taking the razor in your hand which you also need to have a comfortable grip of. When shaving pubic hair the key is, to shave in the direction of which way the hair grows. Now start shaving slowly and carefully. Shaving off pubic hair is not a job to be done in haste. If you feel your first attempt is not as you expected then repeat making sure that there is plenty of shaving cream applied. It is best that repeat razor strokes over the same spot are not practiced to avoid scraping the skin.
5. Wash and rinse the area to remove stray shaved hairs and shaving cream. The skin will need treating, so to get it smooth use baby oil or aloe vera oil on the spot you have just shaved.
Side effects that regularly occur with shaving pubic hair or any other body hair in saying that, include cuts, abrasions, irritation, and ingrown hairs also known as 'razor bumps.'
If you have heard and believe the story behind, that if you shave, you`re hair grows back thicker and darker, is "not true." What you see is the hair looking thicker and darker because shaved body hair has a blunt thick end, rather than a lighter narrowed end, like new hairs have. Speed of hair growth or the amount of growth is not affected by shaving.
I think at some time a great many of us have experienced nicking the skin when shaving duly caused in most cases by our own negligence. It`s serious business is shaving, and more so when shaving pubic hair. The razor is a lethal weapon and should be treated as so.
Cuts are caused by the razor blade moving across the skin, parallel with the blade, or by slicing off the head of a small bump on the skin. Have you noticed how the smallest of cuts can bleed forever, well what seems forever. If this has happened to you then to stem bleeding - dab the cut with a swab soaked in alcohol (paper tissue,) placed onto the cut, or using a styptic pencil. Also, smooth a little petroleum jelly over the cut to help stop scabs forming. Shave with cold water it lessens the amount of blood flow to the skin due to vasoconstriction caused by the coldness.
Razor burns frequently happen after shaving. Irritation is usually a result of shaving sensitive spots, or not using a proper technique. Shaving with a blunt blade, dry shaving, using too much pressure, and shaving against the direction of which way the hair grows are some improper techniques you need to avoid. Razor burn is a mild rash which disappears after a couple of hours but can last for a day or so. In severe cases, razor bumps may develop, and are most likely to occur in spots where course hairs grow. More times happening around the bikini line and underarms in women, and men, on their chest or beards.
Ingrown hairs either grow into the wall of the follicle (staying in the follicle) or leave the follicle and curl back inside the skin. Shaving makes these hairs sharper giving them more lea-way to penetrate the skin. Men usually suffer ingrown beard hairs, where women experience them more so after shaving/waxing their legs, underarms, and bikini lines.
Most mishaps that happen in shaving that cause injury and slight pain is usually bearable, if it wasn`t we would all be going round like King Kong. Why put up with bearable when you can prevent some of those nasties that rise from shaving, whatever part of the body the razor comes in contact with. The best way to shave pubic hair for a perfect smooth finish with no stubble is to take things slowly.
Tips to help prevent razor burn
- Keep the face moist
- Use proper shaving tools (shaving brush good shaving moisturizing cream/gel/foam and "sharp" razor.)
- Plenty of lather
- Shave in the same direction of the hair growth
- Avoid shaving close to the skin using pressure
- Use mild products on the shaved area
- Avoid scratching or irritating
- Disposable razors are ideal for shaving pubic hair as they are more hygienic
- Apply moisturizer to the skin after washing this will allow the pores to close
Remember "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
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