Below are some tips for women interested in
shaving their
pubic area:
Go in steps. Unless it is very important
for you to surprise
your partner, do not go from full bush to totally bare all at once.
Start by just trimming the hair a little shorter each week. Perhaps
using a beard trimmer. Once the hair is short all over, start
shaving the outer labia. The outer labia seem to tolerate shaving
better than does the pubic mound. The following week or so start
making the patch of short hair on your pubic mound smaller and
smaller by trimming and shaving. If you start noticing irritation
developing, do not remove any additional hair until the irritation
goes away. This is done by experimenting with different razor
strokes, different
shave creams and jells, different razors,
different clothing, etc. It may take time for the skin to get use to
shaving, since the razor likely scraps away the outer layer of
tissue and can cut the hair below the skin line resulting in redness
and ingrown hairs. Some women may find they cannot shave their pubic
mound, and as a result only trim the hair there very short.
It takes time. In the beginning expect to spend thirty to
sixty minutes each time you groom your pubic region. If you are
going for the bare look right off the bat, plan on a couple hours.
Once you and your body are use to shaving, it only takes a couple
minutes to shave the pubic area, if done every day, or every other
day.
Use only new razor blades EVERY time. The coarse pubic hair
will dull the blades very quickly. Unless you are into self-torture
never use a blade to shave your legs then use it on your pubic area.
That equates to ouch in capital letters! If you use an electric
razor, make sure its blades are not old.
Use a good razor, perhaps one with special blades and a
pivoting head. Some women''s razors now have wide handles so you have
more to hold onto. You may need to try several to find one that
works best. You might just want to buy one of each type of
disposable you find at your local store and give them all a try.
Start out using thick shaving foams or jells. Apply a new
layer of foam or jell after each pass with the razor. You want some
lubrication between your delicate skin and that razor sharp blade.
Use those intended for sensitive skin. Menthol or eucalyptus may
make the skin tingle, but may help soothe the vulva in the long run.
(If they start to burn, rinse right away.)
Shave in the evening. This is because the amount of time it
takes, and because you will want to remain nude or just wearing a
nightshirt or gown afterwards. Once you get use to shaving you can
do it in the shower in the morning in a couple minutes.
Tight cloths are out in the beginning, if not always. Your
sensitive skin is not going to be able to tolerate anything rubbing
against it after the top layer of skin has been scrapped away. You
should not wear any clothing that allows cloth to rub against your
vulva. Wear dresses and skirts. Do not wear panties, wear tap pants
or men''s boxers instead. If possible go without underwear. The
elastic legs of you regular panties may irritate your bikini line.
Tight jeans are likely a very bad idea. Going bottomless will likely
feel pretty strange when you start shaving and it may be hard not to
think about. This is actually good as it makes you more aware of
your sexuality. You will eventually get use to the bare and exposed
feeling.
Soak in a warm bath or take a warm shower prior to shaving.
This softens the hair and makes it easier to cut. This will account
for most of the time it takes to groom your pubic region.
After shaving sleep nude or only with a nightshirt on, socks
are okay. No pants or panties. You do not want anything rubbing
against your sensitive vulva as you sleep. If you use sanitary
napkins, just sleep on top of a couple old towels if you are having
your period.
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