vaginal shaving for beginners

Shaving the bikini area is all the rage these days and more and more women are opting for the full vaginal shave. The idea of ​​maneuvering around her sensitive spots with a sharp razor seems daunting at first. Rest assured though, with this quick start guide to vaginal shaving you’ll be on your way to a smooth mound in no time.

Before you get to the razor, you need to prep the area. If your pubic hair is longer than ¼ inch, you should cut it first. Use a beard trimmer or a sharp pair of scissors to cut the hair as short as possible. Now it’s time to heat things up. Wash your pubic hair with hot water, this will open up the pores and allow for a smoother shave.

To allow the razor to move better across the skin, apply a pre-shave oil. Pre-shave oil creates a slippery surface on which to lay shaving foam, protecting your skin from rough razor blades.

Apply shaving foam or gel without first washing off the pre-shave oil and start shaving with the grain. You want to start in the lower abdomen and work up to the labia. Be careful around the labia and clitoris to avoid cuts. Protect sensitive parts by placing your fingers over them while shaving that area.

Continue shaving once more against the grain proceeding as before. After this, she washes the area with very cold water. This will allow the pores to close and prevent irritation.

Pat the area dry and apply a soothing aftershave moisturizer. A cooling spray containing Aloe Very to soothe irritated skin and/or witch hazel to prevent inflammation works best. Keep the area dry and clean to avoid irritation.

Shaving irritation is quite common the first few times the pubic area is shaved. The skin is very sensitive and has to get used to being assaulted with a very sharp knife. If a razor burn occurs, apply aftershave moisturizers to the affected area once or twice a day until the itching subsides. Don’t be discouraged, razor burn will almost completely go away in a few regular shaving sessions.