How to Shave the Vagina

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Today, shaving the pubic area is becoming a fashion trend for both men and women, but to be able to shave properly, you also need to have the necessary skills. In fact, whether you’re a man or a woman, shaving your pubic area only boils down to two fairly similar steps: shaving off the hair and avoiding irritation. Let’s take a look at Step 1!

Table of Contents

Prepare the Razor

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Trim the hair in the pubic area first. The razor is only designed to shave short areas of hair, if you use it for longer hair it is easy to get stuck and blunt the razor. To trim, gently pull the hair upward from the skin and then use small sharp scissors or trimmer to trim, preferably those with a safety lock. You can use an electronic shaver instead of scissors, but use a regular one rather than a shaver with a rotating head. Choose hairs that are shorter than 0.5 cm.

If you’re shaving for the first time, it’s best to keep it short for a few days so you have time to get used to the “naked” feeling first.
If you have a clumsy nickname, don’t use scissors to trim hair in sensitive areas. And if you feel nervous about having to trim here and there, use an electronic shaver. Using the machine is safer for the skin because the blades will not cut too close to the skin.

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Take a warm bath first to soften the hair and follicles. This will make it easier to remove the hard hairs in the intimate area. This may sound like a lot of work, but it does make the shaving process more manageable.

If you don’t have time, just wet a small towel with warm water and cover the hair on the intimate area for about five minutes will give the same results. ^{[1] X Research Source}
The pros will often tell you it’s best to exfoliate before and after shaving, but most advice will point out that just exfoliating after shaving is enough. Exfoliating before shaving will help direct the hair away from the skin so you can get a closer shave and avoid the risk of the razor scratching your skin. So if you have a lot of time, exfoliating before shaving is also quite good for the skin.

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Use a foaming cream so as not to irritate the skin. You can use unscented shaving creams, lotions, or gels to create a lather around the area where you want to shave. You should use creams specifically for shaving the pubic area rather than using creams for the face because the effects of these two creams are different. Do not shave when the hair is dry .

Always test shaving cream on a different part of your body to see if it causes an allergic reaction before deciding to use it on your pubic hair.
Just because a product is labeled specifically for women doesn’t mean it can’t be used by men. Usually, shaving creams for women are gentler than those for men. Moreover, men’s shaving creams are often scented, so it is easier to cause allergies to your skin. ^{[2] X Research Sources} So if you are a man, you can also take the opportunity that your girlfriend/sister/roommate won’t notice and secretly borrow these products to use, they won’t who knows!

Shave The Right Way

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Use a razor. Use a new razor. The newer the razor, the better for shaving. If it’s a multi-blade razor and it’s impregnated with skin-softening aloe vera, even better. Blue or pink razor doesn’t matter. If it is sharp or has many blades, it is not only easy for you to use, but also safe for your skin.

Don’t like constantly changing razors? If so, store the razor you’re using so it can be used over and over again. Use a separate razor to shave the pubic hair and always remember to clean it after each use. Don’t get your knife wet – water will cause your blade to rust and dull.

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Tighten the area to be shaved. If you don’t tighten the skin, it will be very easy to cut into your skin. Razor is good for use on flat surfaces only. Use one hand to stretch the skin and remember to stay in place so you can start shaving.

Start from below the navel, stretching the skin straight up away from the hair you want to shave. Which way you want to shave is up to you. Want a clean shave? Or shave in the shape of the number 8? You are the one who decides how to style! However, do not spend too much time on this because people may wonder what you do in the bathroom that takes too long.

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Shave gently and slowly. There are two things you need to keep in mind: shaving in the direction of the bare hair will help prevent skin irritation, preventing ingrown hairs, and shaving in the opposite direction is usually not good for the skin. ^{[3] X Research Source} If you have sensitive skin, shave in the direction of hair growth even if doing so will take more time.

If you want to change the direction of your shave for a cleaner shave, try shaving horizontally if your hair is growing downwards. For example, shave from left to right. Get used to the feeling of which direction the hair grows rather than trying to see which direction it grows as this will help you shave faster.
Do not over shave . Only shave until you feel clean then stop. If you shave over and over again, your skin is susceptible to infection.
When you first start shaving, you will notice that if you shave your pubic area every two days, it’s easy to make your skin red or itchy. Shave every few days until your skin gets used to the change.

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Don’t forget the fur on the inside of your butt! If you’ve ever been to a salon for waxing, you’ve probably noticed that when the staff member pours hot wax over the parts you want to wax, she’ll ask you to “lying down” too. That way she can even wax in this “slit” that you often forget. If you want to be completely clean then shave your butt off too!

Use your hands to check to see if the hair is clean. Maybe when you shave you will use a mirror to make it easier to see, but the mirror is not sure to show you all. Use your hand to check all directions front, back, in, out to make sure hair is completely removed.
- If you completely shave off your pubic hair, your risk of getting one of two sexually transmitted infections (STDs) increases (HPV and molluscum contagiosum). Although the latter doesn’t sound like a common STD, it’s actually an STD. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Prevention of Redness and Itching

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Exfoliate to keep skin clean. This will help clean the surface of the skin after you shave and prevent ingrown hairs. Using soap and gently rinsing the shaved area will help remove excess material that can clog your pores and prevent ingrown hairs from causing infection. What’s the point of shaving if you’re then faced with red skin?

Here’s some expert advice: Using a sugar-based exfoliant to exfoliate will leave your skin as soft as a baby’s. If you don’t have this cream, use baking soda as it will do the same for your skin.
If you’re a woman, don’t let soap get on your vulva . Your body can adjust itself to cleaning the vulva, so you don’t need soap to clean your vulva, just water. Soap will upset the pH balance in the vulva (a loss of pH increases the risk of infection) and will make the vulva more susceptible to infection. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

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Use essential oils made from egg yolks. Essential oil made from egg yolk contains many antibacterial substances that help prevent skin infections and quickly heal damaged skin areas.

Massage this essential oil evenly on the shaved area twice a day for a week.
No need to rinse with water after application. This essential oil is easily absorbed into the skin so there is no need to rinse.

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Rinse off any hair left on your skin after shaving, then gently pat dry and apply moisturizer. You can use Aloe Vera, baby oil, or other sensitive skin moisturizers. Paraffin oil contains immunomodulators that help prevent skin rashes when rubbed. Avoid using moisturizers that contain fragrances and colorants.

Whatever you use, make sure you don’t use one that’s heavily flavored. ^{[2] X Research Source}

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Be careful when using skin care powder. Powders easily absorb sweat and oil around the intimate area, so they can help reduce symptoms of redness or burning of the skin. However, you must be absolutely careful not to let these powders get into the genitals. Moreover, you should also avoid products that lubricate the skin as it will clog the pores and cause acne.

Women should never use powder on their private parts because it increases the risk of ovarian cancer. ^{[6] X Trusted Source PubMed Central Go to the source} In fact, today people also rarely use scented powder to soften the skin because fragrance is believed to create toxins that affect health your.

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Use tweezers to trim back the hair. No matter how good or expensive a razor, there will still be some hair left here and there. Use tweezers to remove excess hairs. It’s going to be a little painful, so you’ll definitely be able to bear it.

Advice

After waking up about 30 minutes, you should start shaving. When you sleep, water and other fluids remain under the skin, causing the skin to swell slightly, making it difficult to shave. ^{[2] X Research Source}
It’s best to use a good razor instead of using cheap razors that can only be used once. You can use a different razor for each part of your body, or you can also use the same razor but remember to change the blade every time you use it.
You can use baby diaper rash creams to apply to the red spots.
If you don’t want to shave the entire area, shave in a V-shaped pattern so it will look neater.
There is no need to shave every day because shaving every day can make the skin red.
Always be careful when trimming or shaving, do not trim or shave!
If you feel itchiness or swelling, apply lotion. Do not scratch as it will make the itch worse.
Use a separate razor for private use. Do not use the same razor you use to shave your armpits or face.
Remember both male and female genitals are the most sensitive organs on the body and it can take some time for them to get used to the hair being shaved. After shaving a few times, the discomfort will disappear. The results may not be what you want the first few times, but later you will get used to it and can become an expert in styling.
If you shave too much, your private “lips” will look swollen.
If you feel intense itching then see your doctor as you may have an infection.
Do not let creams stick to the vulva as it will cause the vulva to burn and be quite dangerous.

Things you need

Scissors/trimmer
Sharp razor
Shaving cream (or other creams)
Bath soaps or other exfoliants
Aloe Vera, baby oil, lotion, or other emollient products
Tweezers
Towel

Steps

Prepare the Razor

Shave The Right Way

Prevention of Redness and Itching

Advice

Things you need

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