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skier · 10-08-2005, 04:24 PM

Everything you need to know about shaving, in one easy post.

Hi there! So you want to know about shaving, do you? Well, you’ve come to the right place. 22 pages of info has been distilled down here. We’re going to check out the various forms of hair removal, with an emphasis on the most complicated and popular one of all, Shaving.

Over the past 30 years, pubic maintenance has come a long way in our society. The days of “Au Naturel” Porn stars are long over- it has changed from mainstream acceptance to a fetish with a fringe following. It is extremely rare to see full bush in a Porn video, and it’s common to see both men and women shaved or waxed. This trend is not one limited to the Porn industry; many men and women now trim or go bare for their own enjoyment, as well as their partners’.

The benefits of Hair removal are manifold:

1. Increased Sensitivity
2. A “Smooth” Feeling- It feels really good to the touch. You’ll love running your hands over it.
3. Less Odor and Taste (The Funk)
4. Good chance your lover will enjoy going down on you more (or may start going down on you)
5. For the guys- It makes your cock look bigger.

TRIMMING

While going completely bare is quite enjoyable, many people are satisfied just trimming the whole region, or trimming their pubic region while shaving their genitals. There are a few options for trimming, including scissors, beard trimmers and the like, but the general consensus is just grabbing the nearest electric trimmer/clipper and going to town. Length is a matter of personal preference, determined by the trimmer head you use.

SHAVING

Shaving has been around for a long time, a good 5000 years or so. However, progress in shaving technology has only picked up in the last 100 years. Still, it’s plenty of time to come up with a dizzying array of products. Some of these are better than others- I’ll be focusing on the few that others have agreed on having the highest quality for the shave.

There are three important aspects to a shave:

1. Preparation of skin and hair
2. The shave
3. Aftercare

1. Preparation of skin and hair

First of all, if you want to start shaving, but you’ve let your hair grow out over ½ of an inch, trim it down first. Long hairs will clog and dull your razor and make the job much longer. Next, you should to prep your skin. This means you should soak the area with (preferably) hot water to soften the hair, and a lubricant like shaving cream or soap so your razor will glide easier. Many people do this in the shower for convenience, but you can go about it any way you please.

Recommended Products:

1. Aveeno Shave Gel
2. Bar soap  all pretty much created equal, but a non-perfumed brand will probably cause less irritation to any nicks or cuts.

2. The Shave

There are a couple simple rules to follow:
a. Don’t shave against the grain.
b. Go Slow.
c. Don’t go over the same area again if you don’t have to.

That’s pretty much it for the shave. When you shave, you often remove a microscopic layer of skin. When you make several passes, it’ll gradually, increasingly irritate your skin. Just to keep in mind

Go with the grain at first, and if you want a closer shave, go across the grain but not against it. Make sure your razor is sharp. Use your judgment on when to replace, but do it often (perhaps every 2 or three shaves, or when it begins to drag)

For the guys- although it’s scary to shave your scrotum at first, go slow and you’ll be fine. Try to get good lighting if you can, in dimmer light you often get “stragglers”. And yes, it will hurt if you nick yourself. There are many nerve endings there. It’s not the end of the world if you do, and the thing is, it’s not going to happen often, if at all.

Also, never use an electric razor on your genitals. Almost every single one pulls the hair up to cut it. This is fine for the relatively firm skin on your face, but if you try it on your ballsac you’ll just end up screaming on the floor.

Recommended Products:

1. Gilette Mach 3 Turbo disposable razor. There’s a general consensus that this is the razor that gets the job done right.
2. The Sensor razors. I’m told they conform well to some very curvy parts of the body, so I think they’d be a good second choice if the Mach 3 isn’t getting to where you want it to go.

3. Aftercare

In my mind, this is the most important part of your shaving experience. Everyone hates the itching and ingrown hairs that can come with your hair growing back. This can be minimized or eliminated with good aftercare.
After you’ve finished shaving, you’re smooth. Your skin, however, is dry and irritated. The best thing you can do at this point is to moisturize. Grab a good aftershave or moisturizing lotion and throw it on. This’ll hydrate your skin and let it recover.

Your crotch is not a friendly environment. Wrapped up in clothes, it’s hot, moist, and sticky. It’s really not somewhere you want to put a recently sensitized shaved region of your body. You can reduce the discomfort (and a lot of itching) by putting on a talc based powder a little after your shave. Most of these powders have an anti-inflammatory (and more besides) included with their drying properties. A cautionary note however, as there are studies linking cancer (ovarian and lung) to the use of talcum powder. You can use cornstarch as an alternative, or if that is unsatisfactory, simply use moisturizer. (for more information, check the post below)

For the next couple of days, make sure to exfoliate- basically this means that in the shower rub down the shaved area with an exfoliating brush or a loofa. Exfoliating basically means that you remove the top layer of dead skin, that hairs could get caught on coming out, which would form ingrown hairs.
Something that’s been suggested (credit Halx) is putting on an oil-based lube 12 hours after your shave to avoid ingrown hairs. The results from those who have tried it have been somewhat contradicting, but in general supportive and the theory is sound (lubricate the skin so hairs come out more easily)

Wearing loose airy clothing will go a long way in preventing ingrown hairs. If you do get any ingrown hairs, it’s best to just go at it with a pin and/or a pair of tweezers.

There were also a couple things mentioned for aftercare that no one else commented on- Visine, and Tea Tree Oil. Both are anti-inflammatory, although tea tree oil has anti-microbial properties as well.

Recommended products:

1. No clear winner in moisturizer category. Personal preference I guess.
2. Loofa/Loofah sponge for exfoliating.
3. Goldbond powder, baby talc powder
4. Vaseline or other oil based lube.

Note: It’ll take time for the skin to become accustomed to shaving, just like the skin on your legs or face. It’ll get easier as time goes on.

That’s pretty much it. You don’t have to do everything that’s up there to shave, but it’ll ensure the best possible results, especially if you have sensitive skin.

MYTHS ABOUT SHAVING

1. If I cut my sac, it’ll bleed forever.

Thought it would be common sense, but blood will clot anywhere on your body. Unless you’re a hemophiliac you’ll be fine.

2. If I shave, my hair will grow back darker, thicker, coarser, and with plans of world domination.

Let me direct you to snopes.

There was a poll asking members preferences in pubic hair, and while the actual poll details seem to have disappeared, results from written statements generally went
Shaving > Trimming > Natural.

DEPILATORIES

This basically includes any cream, spray, liquid, or agent that burns, dissolves, or destroys hair. All I can say for these is that there are extremely powerful chemicals involved that depend on you removing the solvent before it does too much damage to the skin. It’s not something I would want to put around my pubic region, let alone on my genitals themselves. If you want to do it, go ahead, but it is dangerous in orders of magnitude greater than using a razor on your balls.

WAXING

Tutorial on getting a professional Brazilian wax done

This is a helpful site for professional waxing for women. In general, getting waxed by a professional is considered a less painful and time consuming option, rather than home waxing.

I have no advice for home waxers, other than to go to a professional instead.

Guys that want to get a male brazilian (sometimes called a Parisian) will have a difficult time finding a business that does them. Ask around, pick up a phone book and start dialing. Prices will be more expensive than for women, somtimes twice as much or more.

It doesn't hurt as much as you think, especially if the waxer is well experienced with their work. The area will be sore for a day or two afterwards (or three depending on how quick you heal). And then you're home free. Moisturize the area, and then keep it dry, either with talc powder or cornstarch. There is no stubble and you will be hairless for 2 or three weeks afterwards.

PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL

Always an option. Check your local listings, laser therapy seems to be the most popular choice at the moment. It will be expensive.

And the credits, to those who made significant contributions in the huge thread:

MrSelfDestruct, Halx, Toxic515, Analog, Panser, mtsgsd, komodo, SiN, Sparhawk,
Motdakasha, Vanblah, etc. If I missed you, send me a PM. If I messed something up, send me a PM.

10-08-2005, 04:24 PM	#1059 (permalink)
skier Rawr! Location: Edmontania	Pubic Hair and You: A Lesson in Separation Everything you need to know about shaving, in one easy post. Hi there! So you want to know about shaving, do you? Well, you’ve come to the right place. 22 pages of info has been distilled down here. We’re going to check out the various forms of hair removal, with an emphasis on the most complicated and popular one of all, Shaving. Over the past 30 years, pubic maintenance has come a long way in our society. The days of “Au Naturel” Porn stars are long over- it has changed from mainstream acceptance to a fetish with a fringe following. It is extremely rare to see full bush in a Porn video, and it’s common to see both men and women shaved or waxed. This trend is not one limited to the Porn industry; many men and women now trim or go bare for their own enjoyment, as well as their partners’. The benefits of Hair removal are manifold: 1. Increased Sensitivity 2. A “Smooth” Feeling- It feels really good to the touch. You’ll love running your hands over it. 3. Less Odor and Taste (The Funk) 4. Good chance your lover will enjoy going down on you more (or may start going down on you) 5. For the guys- It makes your cock look bigger. TRIMMING While going completely bare is quite enjoyable, many people are satisfied just trimming the whole region, or trimming their pubic region while shaving their genitals. There are a few options for trimming, including scissors, beard trimmers and the like, but the general consensus is just grabbing the nearest electric trimmer/clipper and going to town. Length is a matter of personal preference, determined by the trimmer head you use. SHAVING Shaving has been around for a long time, a good 5000 years or so. However, progress in shaving technology has only picked up in the last 100 years. Still, it’s plenty of time to come up with a dizzying array of products. Some of these are better than others- I’ll be focusing on the few that others have agreed on having the highest quality for the shave. There are three important aspects to a shave: 1. Preparation of skin and hair 2. The shave 3. Aftercare 1. Preparation of skin and hair First of all, if you want to start shaving, but you’ve let your hair grow out over ½ of an inch, trim it down first. Long hairs will clog and dull your razor and make the job much longer. Next, you should to prep your skin. This means you should soak the area with (preferably) hot water to soften the hair, and a lubricant like shaving cream or soap so your razor will glide easier. Many people do this in the shower for convenience, but you can go about it any way you please. Recommended Products: 1. Aveeno Shave Gel 2. Bar soap  all pretty much created equal, but a non-perfumed brand will probably cause less irritation to any nicks or cuts. 2. The Shave There are a couple simple rules to follow: a. Don’t shave against the grain. b. Go Slow. c. Don’t go over the same area again if you don’t have to. That’s pretty much it for the shave. When you shave, you often remove a microscopic layer of skin. When you make several passes, it’ll gradually, increasingly irritate your skin. Just to keep in mind Go with the grain at first, and if you want a closer shave, go across the grain but not against it. Make sure your razor is sharp. Use your judgment on when to replace, but do it often (perhaps every 2 or three shaves, or when it begins to drag) For the guys- although it’s scary to shave your scrotum at first, go slow and you’ll be fine. Try to get good lighting if you can, in dimmer light you often get “stragglers”. And yes, it will hurt if you nick yourself. There are many nerve endings there. It’s not the end of the world if you do, and the thing is, it’s not going to happen often, if at all. Also, never use an electric razor on your genitals. Almost every single one pulls the hair up to cut it. This is fine for the relatively firm skin on your face, but if you try it on your ballsac you’ll just end up screaming on the floor. Recommended Products: 1. Gilette Mach 3 Turbo disposable razor. There’s a general consensus that this is the razor that gets the job done right. 2. The Sensor razors. I’m told they conform well to some very curvy parts of the body, so I think they’d be a good second choice if the Mach 3 isn’t getting to where you want it to go. 3. Aftercare In my mind, this is the most important part of your shaving experience. Everyone hates the itching and ingrown hairs that can come with your hair growing back. This can be minimized or eliminated with good aftercare. After you’ve finished shaving, you’re smooth. Your skin, however, is dry and irritated. The best thing you can do at this point is to moisturize. Grab a good aftershave or moisturizing lotion and throw it on. This’ll hydrate your skin and let it recover. Your crotch is not a friendly environment. Wrapped up in clothes, it’s hot, moist, and sticky. It’s really not somewhere you want to put a recently sensitized shaved region of your body. You can reduce the discomfort (and a lot of itching) by putting on a talc based powder a little after your shave. Most of these powders have an anti-inflammatory (and more besides) included with their drying properties. A cautionary note however, as there are studies linking cancer (ovarian and lung) to the use of talcum powder. You can use cornstarch as an alternative, or if that is unsatisfactory, simply use moisturizer. (for more information, check the post below) For the next couple of days, make sure to exfoliate- basically this means that in the shower rub down the shaved area with an exfoliating brush or a loofa. Exfoliating basically means that you remove the top layer of dead skin, that hairs could get caught on coming out, which would form ingrown hairs. Something that’s been suggested (credit Halx) is putting on an oil-based lube 12 hours after your shave to avoid ingrown hairs. The results from those who have tried it have been somewhat contradicting, but in general supportive and the theory is sound (lubricate the skin so hairs come out more easily) Wearing loose airy clothing will go a long way in preventing ingrown hairs. If you do get any ingrown hairs, it’s best to just go at it with a pin and/or a pair of tweezers. There were also a couple things mentioned for aftercare that no one else commented on- Visine, and Tea Tree Oil. Both are anti-inflammatory, although tea tree oil has anti-microbial properties as well. Recommended products: 1. No clear winner in moisturizer category. Personal preference I guess. 2. Loofa/Loofah sponge for exfoliating. 3. Goldbond powder, baby talc powder 4. Vaseline or other oil based lube. Note: It’ll take time for the skin to become accustomed to shaving, just like the skin on your legs or face. It’ll get easier as time goes on. That’s pretty much it. You don’t have to do everything that’s up there to shave, but it’ll ensure the best possible results, especially if you have sensitive skin. MYTHS ABOUT SHAVING 1. If I cut my sac, it’ll bleed forever. Thought it would be common sense, but blood will clot anywhere on your body. Unless you’re a hemophiliac you’ll be fine. 2. If I shave, my hair will grow back darker, thicker, coarser, and with plans of world domination. Let me direct you to snopes. There was a poll asking members preferences in pubic hair, and while the actual poll details seem to have disappeared, results from written statements generally went Shaving > Trimming > Natural. DEPILATORIES This basically includes any cream, spray, liquid, or agent that burns, dissolves, or destroys hair. All I can say for these is that there are extremely powerful chemicals involved that depend on you removing the solvent before it does too much damage to the skin. It’s not something I would want to put around my pubic region, let alone on my genitals themselves. If you want to do it, go ahead, but it is dangerous in orders of magnitude greater than using a razor on your balls. WAXING Tutorial on getting a professional Brazilian wax done This is a helpful site for professional waxing for women. In general, getting waxed by a professional is considered a less painful and time consuming option, rather than home waxing. I have no advice for home waxers, other than to go to a professional instead. Guys that want to get a male brazilian (sometimes called a Parisian) will have a difficult time finding a business that does them. Ask around, pick up a phone book and start dialing. Prices will be more expensive than for women, somtimes twice as much or more. It doesn't hurt as much as you think, especially if the waxer is well experienced with their work. The area will be sore for a day or two afterwards (or three depending on how quick you heal). And then you're home free. Moisturize the area, and then keep it dry, either with talc powder or cornstarch. There is no stubble and you will be hairless for 2 or three weeks afterwards. PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL Always an option. Check your local listings, laser therapy seems to be the most popular choice at the moment. It will be expensive. And the credits, to those who made significant contributions in the huge thread: MrSelfDestruct, Halx, Toxic515, Analog, Panser, mtsgsd, komodo, SiN, Sparhawk, Motdakasha, Vanblah, etc. If I missed you, send me a PM. If I messed something up, send me a PM. __________________ "Asking a bomb squad if an old bomb is still "real" is not the best thing to do if you want to save it." - denim Last edited by skier; 11-29-2005 at 12:49 PM..