Benefits of Shaving
For one—and this is number one in my opinion—Hygiene. A disheveled mass of hair can gather all sorts of unwanted things, such as lint. It can also become crusty throughout the day. You probably have had your pubic hair stick uncomfortably to your underwear during a conversation. Not much you can do about it when someone is standing right in front of you. Another benefit is pleasure. You will heighten your sexual experience along with your partners by getting rid of the mess. Your partner might be a little less apprehensive about taking the plunge.
Shaving For The First Time?
If you’re shaving for the first time you’ll probably have a nice bit of fluff down there. Take some sharp scissors to shorten down the mess. You’ll want the hair as short as possible when you begin to shave. (Be careful, and STAY SOBER, while you have sharp instruments around your tender bits: I had a friend who cut the tip of her clitoris because of some careless scissor action. Yeouch!)
It’s Not Like A Mans Face
Shaving a vagina is not unlike shaving a man’s face, the hair is similar in coarseness and thickness. Before you begin shaving you should treat the area with the water as hot as you comfortably tolerate. It helps if you have a hand held shower head so you can run water over the area easily. This will soften the skin and make it easier to shave; it also helps to lessen razor burn. The best time to shave is during a warm shower or after a hot bath.
Use a sharp razor!
The damage that can be done by a dull razor is not worth the money you will be saving by reusing the one you used on your legs. You will know you’re your razor is dull because you will find it harder to get a clean shave and you may get razor burn. I have found recently that my boyfriends electric razor works great.
Ready. Set. Go!
Once you are ready to begin don’t be afraid to get in there and spread the flaps wide with one hand while you shave with the other. I find it easier to have one leg up on a non slippery surface. It may not look attractive but who cares…it gets the job done! The hair does not all grow in the same direction like leg hair, so you will want to angle your razor however best fits you. I usually have to go over the area a couple of times in various directions to make sure I get it all. It’s the worst when you’re in that weekly meeting at work and you realize you’ve missed a hair.
Should I Use Shaving Aids?
As for shaving aids, anything you use on your legs is fine – shaving cream, shaving gel, oils, or good old fashioned soap. If you are shaving for the fist time try something mild because the skin in that area is very sensitive.
How Often Should I Shave?
The speed of your growth will determine how often you’ll need to shave. If, like me, you find you’re getting that five-o-clock shadow down there then you may need to shave everyday. Others have claimed to only need it once every two or three days.
In the beginning you may find it itchy, however this should dissipate as you grow more comfortable and experienced with shaving.
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