It’s
not uncommon to hear about a woman shaving her bikini line
or any other private areas down below, but what about a
man? Lately guys have discovered the benefits of shaving
down below, whether at the urge of their significant other
or for their own reasons. Learning how to shave the area
properly can result in not only a closer shave; it can
also keep you from ending up with ingrown hairs or even
worse, a severe rash.
Your
first step in shaving is to take your time. Rushing
through something like this is only going to result in a
nasty and painful mess, so allow yourself plenty of time
when working with this area.
Your
next step is to decide whether to shave on your own or
have your mate help you. Then, begin by trimming the area
with an electric razor or clippers with safety guards. If
you don’t own either of these, a pair of scissors will
work just as well. Pull the hair that you want to shave up
away from the area and trim. Then, take a hot shower or
bath to soften the hair follicles for a closer shave.
While
sitting in a chair with your legs spread apart, apply
shaving cream to the areas you would like to shave. If you
want a closer shave, try applying a thin layer of
petroleum jelly instead of shaving cream.
Starting at the bottom of your genitals, pull up
everything with one hand and with the other begin by
shaving with a new blade or disposable razor from in
between your legs using short upward strokes. Pay special
attention when shaving around the center of the scrotum.
This is the area where your skin in most tender.
Next,
shave the penis in the direction the hair grows. If it
isn’t erect, pull the penis upwards to make shaving the
hair at the shaft a lot easier. If it is needed, go over
the shaved areas a second time. Don’t shave the area more
than the second time however, to avoid razor burns.
After
shaving, cleanse the area with a warm wet washcloth and
your normal cleansing soap to help remove any clogged
pores.
To
avoid irritation, moisturize the area with baby oil or
Aloe Vera. Do not use a moisturizer that contains
fragrances or colors since it can cause irritation.
Finally,
you’ll more than likely experience some itching during the
first few days after shaving as the hair starts to grow
back. Grooming on a regular basis should decrease the
itching.
If
you’ve discovered that shaving isn’t really right for you,
but are still interested in removing the hair down below,
there are several other methods of hair removal that you
can try.
If you
can stand the pain, waxing is a good choice for a few
reasons. First, the results are smoother and second the
hair won’t grow back as quickly as shaving. However you
may want to use caution with this method since it can
result in ingrown hairs. Also can’t wax the scrotum area.
Another
note of caution: While there are depilatories available
for the bikini area, it is not recommended that you use
this method of hair removal for the private area. The
reason for this is, depilatories are not for sensitive
areas of the body and can very easily cause an allergic
rash.
A more
permanent approach to removing hair is electrolysis. This
method involves shocks of electricity that will eventually
cause the hair to die. This method is expensive and you
will need to have the procedure done more than one time to
get results.
Another
more permanent removal of hair method is laser. This
method uses a laser to zap away the hair. The results can
be quicker, but as with electrolysis, Laser hair removal
can be expensive.
Please
keep in mind; whatever method you choose, if you have a
significant other, you may want to talk to them about your
method of choice. After all, you don’t want a surprised
negative reaction! Happy Shaving!
