im 15 almost 16 and im not planning on having sex anytime soon but i was wondering if i should shave down there if i do, i mean i already do moslty but when i do it itches and is prickly and stuff, what do most girls do. any suggestions?
You can get a waxing, which is very temporarily painful when the hair gets ripped out, but lasts much longer than a shave will.
If you decide to use a razor in shaving it completely, though, DO NOT use deodorant down there since it clogs the pores and may dry the skin. Use a pre-shave cream after you've showered but before you've dried off and give it a couple of minutes to soften the hair. Use a brand new razor if you use disposables or a brand new blade if otherwise. DO NOT use crap like Nair or other depilatories , which can burn. Then shave with the grain of the hair in short gentle strokes.
Now I'm a guy and I shave down there, too, but usually just do it while the shower spray washes over me. I don't have a problem with bumps. I found that after the first few times I shaved down there I didn't get any bumps and it wouldn't itch unless I allowed my pubic hair to grow out for a few weeks.
kristamikele answered Wednesday July 6 2011, 4:07 pm: Usually the place that gets itchy and razor burn on me is the sides--the part that peeks out of my bathing suit bottom. With those, you have to shave with the hair, not against. Also, try not to itch, that's what gives you the bumps. Make sure you are in the shower, and your skin is properly softened and wet. After you dry, put deoderant on the area you shaved, because it has an ingredient that helps prevent you from getting razor burn under your arms. The first time is always the worst, but the more you shave, the more your skin gets used to it. [ kristamikele's advice column | Ask kristamikele A Question ]
gravitytiger answered Wednesday July 6 2011, 2:20 am: I have shaved down there once or twice, BIG mistake. o-o;; It was terribly red and bumpy, and when it was growing back, incredibly itchy. I learned my lesson, and now I neeever shave down there. I simply trim it down with scissors. It, "Tames the jungle", if you will. XDDD! I see no problem in having a little hair down there. I don't think it should have to be hairless. So, that's what I suggest! Hope I helped. Good luck Christina! [ gravitytiger's advice column | Ask gravitytiger A Question ]
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