Shaving tips

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Registered: 12-01-2003
Shaving tips
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Wed, 08-18-2004 - 6:43am
Hi

I'm partially shaved and would like to know if any of you ladies have some tips on how to cut down on the bumps, redness and itchiness that goes along with shaving the gentail area. I've tried some of the creams but they really didn't work all that well. I do believe I heard about a special razor (maybe electric wet/dry) but can't remember the name. If you would be so kind as to let me know what works for you - I'd be very grateful.

I like being shaved because I feel so much more, so I'd like to continue with it. I'm too chicken to get a Brazilian wax... I've thought about it but just can't get past the pain thing that goes along with it. It looks torturous!

Thanks everyone! By the way - I LOVE these boards, they're very helpful.

Take care.

Jo

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Registered: 04-19-2003
In reply to: katsmeow67
Wed, 08-18-2004 - 7:53am

Ah Jo, nothing has ever worked for me.

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Registered: 04-23-2004
In reply to: katsmeow67
Wed, 08-18-2004 - 7:58am

Hi Jo,


My shaving tips that work for me.


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Registered: 04-06-2004
In reply to: katsmeow67
Wed, 08-18-2004 - 11:37am
I used to have this problem too... Now I shave (only going down with the grain of the hair, not against it) and then immediately after getting out of the shower I slather (and Im not using that term loosely) on Johnson's baby lotion - intended for my daughter but works wonders for me... I have been getting little to done of the red bumps anymore- good luck

by the way, I had tried EVERYTHING before this, this is the only thing that worked for me

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Registered: 10-10-2003
In reply to: katsmeow67
Wed, 08-18-2004 - 1:29pm
FWIW -- current g/f's is absolutely smooth, no sign of any hair having ever been there. She always shaves after soaking in a hot bath, using my Mach3 razor blades (I guess that's why my blades mysteriously dull so fast!). I believe she uses a special kind of gals-only shaving cream -- seems to me the can's light green if that's at all helpful -- anyhow, it just comes out perfectly smooth, no bumps or whatever. I dated a girl last fall who had those bumps and they're certainly better avoided. I've never really watched so I don't know if she uses any special techniques.
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Registered: 07-22-2004
In reply to: katsmeow67
Wed, 08-18-2004 - 9:14pm
Hi Jo!

Here's a copy of what I posted earlier. These tips have not let me down and is usually the saviour of so many others regarding shaving issues too. Only thing I'd add is to shave using nice smooth slow strokes. Smooth slow strokes. I had to repeat that due to the number of reports about those who go a little too fast/rough. Hope this helps.

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1) DO NOT use electric shavers down there. You've been warned!

2) Once you do start and get comfortable with it, try to keep up with it at least every 2-3 days. This helps keep the micro hairs from becoming too thick again and helps prevent ingrowing.

3) I used the same type of shaving gel that I use when shaving my face. Seemed to help me anyway.

4) PLEASE make sure your razor is as sharp as new if you can help it. You want to cut, not pull. Ouch!

5) The bumpies and itchies everyone complains about are COMPLETELY non-existant when I shave because I brave the techinque of doing so with cool to actually cold water. Won't go into the scientific/physiological detail of why/how it works...but it DOES work and many across the internet absolutely swear by it. In fact, the number of times that I've actually knicked myself, the cold water rinsing stopped the bleeding cold (pun or not, its true). I usually start with lukewarm to cool so I prepare for the pain of the cool to cold as I finish. Yep, I only shave while showering.

6) Midas Touch 8000. Whew! You've GOT to look that one up...self explanatory.

MANY sources on this subject across the internet, so keep using your search engine on pubic shaving. Good luck.

hubby para

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Registered: 04-21-2004
In reply to: katsmeow67
Fri, 08-20-2004 - 12:35pm
Wow, all this is pretty informative. My bf and I do the shaving thing too, but we have trouble with irritation and bumps and all that stuff. I'll be sure to write this all down for future reference ^_^
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Registered: 07-22-2004
In reply to: katsmeow67
Sun, 08-22-2004 - 5:18pm
Yep, you betcha, glad you found it useful. Just remember though, and stay with nice smooooth strokes. Good luck!

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