A close shave: removing hair safely
 Here are suggestions for those who choose to shave their nether regions.
1. If you have long pubic hair, trim with clippers or scissors before using a razor to shave in close. Electric clippers are ideal.
2. Take a very long, warm bath beforehand.
3. Before applying shaving cream or sorbolene cream, rinse the area with cool water.
4. Apply shaving cream or sorbolene cream a few minutes before shaving to soften hairs.
5. Be sure to use a sharp, clean blade. You might try using two new blades if you are shaving a large area.
6. When shaving, stroke an area no more than twice to reduce skin irritation. On the first stroke, go "with the grain" to remove most of the hair, then go "against the grain" for a smooth,
close shave. If "going against" tends to irritate you, then skip that and use both strokes "with the grain." Shaving this area against the grain can lead to very painful, itchy ingrown hairs for
some people.
7. Be sure to clean the area afterwards with soap and water to reduce the risk of infection. Ideally, give the area a second cleansing using cotton balls and rubbing alcohol.
8. Some people find a daily application of baby powder or talcum powder especially helpful after shaving to keep the area dry and irritation-free.
9. Go as long as possible between shavings to reduce skin irritation.
A few warnings now that you have some guidelines:
1. Consider closely trimming your hair instead. It provides many of the benefits of shaving without any of the risks!
2. Letting hair grow out after shaving your pubic area can be uncomfortable. Chaffing is nearly unavoidable.
3. Once you start, you have to shave regularly.
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