How to shave pubic hair: a guide for women

If you’re reading this article, I’ll assume it’s your first time and you’ve never picked up scissors, a razor, an electric razor, or anything else for the lint growing between your legs. It may be in a state of complete chaos and you are wondering how things got out of hand … but the important thing is that you have taken the first step and decided to shave.

Before you begin, you may want to take some time to consider the various hair styles and designs that you can select from when it comes to taking this step in waxing. There’s so much to cover, we’ve done a completely separate article on it. In the past, it was common to just trim or wax the bikini area, go with a basic runway pattern, or just shave it all off. But in the 21st century, people are taking a much more creative approach to pubic hair grooming; shave or wax intricate patterns on the hair and even color it.

You’ll need to gather everything you’ll need in the bathroom (usually the best place to do this) so you don’t have to stop in the middle of the process to look for something. I will focus on shaving with a (non-electric) personal razor and shaving cream for most of this article. I personally use Gillette Venus Vibrance and find that it leaves a very smooth shave. If you want to save a little money on razor blades, you don’t need to buy their special Vibrance blades because they are no different than the original Venus blades apart from the color, but don’t tell Gillette that I told you!

Now is the time to get down to business. One of the first things you’ll want to do is trim your pubic hair with clean scissors or an electric razor. (If you’ve shaved before and your pubic hair isn’t very long, you can skip this first step and start with the main event.) You want your scissors or razor to be clean so you don’t cause anything unnecessary. Risks of infection. When you shave, little nicks are likely to develop (some of them so small you won’t even see them) and if you are using scissors that you just used to prune flowers in your garden or an electric razor that you used on your dog, your chances of a bacterial infection will certainly be high.

“Crop” means what it sounds like. The goal is not to remove all pubic hair at this step, but to thin the trees back so you can get an effective razor shave later on. Otherwise, you will end up cleaning your razor many, many times to keep the blade exposed and you could end up snagging hairs, which is never pleasant. You may want to do the clipping over the toilet bowl or in the shower, but you will surely want to pick up the hair that you trim in some way. If you plan to wax instead of shaving, your pubic hair should be about a quarter of an inch long, but no shorter than an eighth of an inch.

If you haven’t already, why not look at your hair situation now in the mirror and see how things are going? After a cut, you may have reached a length of pubic hair that you are comfortable with. It’s your hair and if you’re not ready to be completely naked yet, there is no pressure. But if you’re ready to move on, so am I.

Now is the time to get wet and lather up. I prefer to shave in the shower after washing my hair because it gives the skin a little time to warm up and allows the steam from the warm shower to soften it. You can also take a bath first, but you need to shave last when you’re ready to drain the water. I also usually put a leg on the side of the bathtub or on a stool or a step in the shower to have better access to everything.

Coat your pubic hair with shaving oil, gelatin, or foam to form a layer of lubrication between your skin and the razor. I like to use gelatin and shaving oil because I can feel the razor glide smoothly over my skin, leaving no cuts or nicks. If you are desperate, you can also use hair conditioner, but for the best results, I would only use it in a real emergency.

You can also consider the type of razor you use and what skin types it is recommended for. My favorite products are Venereous Shaving Oil and Venereous Shaving Jelly from Newf Brand. You can use them together, the gelatin layered over the oil, or you can use each of them separately. Using them together just gives you an extra layer of protection when shaving from scratches and leaves your skin more hydrated. Also, none of these products foam so you can see what you’re shaving, which is very helpful.

Some gels contain peppermint and other ingredients that may not be suitable for sensitive skin on your nether regions. I have had no adverse reactions when using shaving gel for men versus women, but I generally select a product for sensitive skin. Some shaving gels for women indicate on the label that they are recommended for use in the bikini area and generally have a more feminine scent.

I usually cover the entire area that I’m going to shave at first, so I don’t need to constantly put the razor down and fiddle with the shaving gel container. You can always go back and add more shaving oil later, but be careful with some gels and creams because if you leave them on too long, you may start to notice a burning sensation on your skin. If that happens, wash off the foam immediately and give your skin a few moments to recover. If you have another shaving foam, you may want to use it for the rest of the process and I would recommend not using the shaving foam that will burn you again in the future for this sensitive area.

Now you are ready to put the blade on your skin. Do not be afraid. If you’ve shaved your legs before, you know that it may take a while before you feel completely comfortable with all the contours of your body. Shaving your mound is no different and each one varies, so you may find that these steps do not work perfectly for you, or that a different order is slightly better. I’m only talking about my personal experience with shaving over the last 8 years.

Starting with the top of your mound, use one hand to gently pull the skin back so that it is taut, and with the razor in the other hand, shave with the hair growth. I like to start on the sides near the crease of my legs and then work towards the center. After shaving most of my mound against hair growth, I shave against growth and sometimes side to side.

In some areas of the body, such as the armpits, hair grows in multiple directions and to achieve a very close shave, it is necessary to shave in each growth direction so that all the hairs reach their base. But when starting out, this can increase your chances of razor burn in the end, so make sure you have enough lather covering your mound while doing this. Run your fingers over your mound and if it’s smooth, you’re good to go.

The lips can be a bit more complicated, although the outer lips should be similar to shaving the mound. Shaving against hair growth generally takes away most of the hairs, although you may have to go back over your stroke once or twice to catch any loose hair. However, try not to swipe over the skin too many times, as this could also cause irritation later on. If you feel the need to shave with hair growth, be careful because you may end up cutting yourself which is quite uncomfortable.

To shave the inside of your lips, use your free hand to gently roll your lips open and carefully pull the razor up along the edge of your lip and around the top edge to get those little hairs that will really wave your partner during oral sex if so. omitted.

At this stage, it is more or less finished. You may want to go back and take a quick look at your anus just to be thorough. This is where a second pair of hands would come in handy. In fact, you may want someone to help you through this entire process, but try not to get too carried away or you may end up with many more cuts than you bargained for.

Once you get out of the shower or bath, you may want to use a moisturizer like Venereous Mountain Mist to help prevent irritated skin and irritation caused by shaving. Try to avoid excessively touching the area for a few hours, as that can also cause skin irritation.

If you decide you love the feel of your smoothly shaved mound, maintaining this style is simple. You’ll probably just want to shave every few days at first until your skin gets used to this constant new care. If you decide to start shaving every day from the beginning, your skin may be more sensitive and irritated during the first few days that you continue this process. But as it adjusts, the discomfort and high levels of irritation often go away.

Although shaving can be a bit tricky and takes a bit of getting used to, most women love the results – and so do their partners! If you’re doing this just for someone else, don’t forget to tell them that you had a lot of trouble and that you would really appreciate them doing their best to clean up the forest as well (if they haven’t already). !