Pubic Hair Removal - How-To Instructions

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Now Available For Men & Women: The "Cleancut"/Feather Touch Personal Razor makes pubic hair removal easy.

This is a battery operated, ultra-fine screen, rotary-head personal razor that leaves the skin very smooth after pubic hair removal.

This razor is especially designed for the pubic area and will provide a fine shave without irritation.

Neither will it 'bite' the sensitive areas or cause ingrown hairs.
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Pubic Hair Removal Precautions:

Men: Hair growing on the shaft of the penis and on the testicles can be removed by shaving using a new wet razor. Great care is needed to avoid cuts.

Women: Waxing or sugaring is generally best.

Shaving will only cause stubble to appear after a few days and it may cause skin irritation and painful bumps.

The Perineum is the area of skin rich in nerve endings located below the anus. In men it extends to the base of the testicles. In women it extends to the vaginal opening. The Anus is a mucous membrane.

Depilatories should not be used for pubic hair removal as this is a sensitive area and damage could result. Shaving produces stubble which may cause irritation as the sides chafe and rub together.

Pubic Hair Removal Shaving

Never use the old-fashioned switch-blade razor for pubic hair removal. It is quite unsuitable for pubic hair removal shaving and can be dangerous.

Choose a female razor, obtainable from Wilkinson Sword or other well known razor manufacturers, rather than an ordinary safety razor. The design makes it much more difficult to cut yourself. Opt for a more expensive good quality razor rather than a cheap throw away which is more likely to cause nicks, soreness and razor burns in this sensitive area.

If the pubic hair is thick and long use small scissors to trim down the hair to about a quarter of an inch. This will avoid blunting and clogging the razor too quickly.

Wet a large, washcloth and lay it over the entire pubic area for two or three minutes. Alternatively, take a long hot bath or stay in the shower for a while making sure the pubic area receives a lot of water. pubic hair is coarser than head hair and needs more time to soften.

Apply plenty of shaving foam or gel over the area and leave for a few minutes to soften further. Ordinary soap is not suitable as it does not lock in the moisture to the hair the way a shaving preparation cream or gel does. Experiment with different brands if you find some cause skin irritation. They contain various chemicals and you need to find one that suits you.

Pull the skin straight with your free hand and shave without applying pressure.

Shave upwards against the direction of the hair growth. Make sure there is shaving foam on the skin each time you make a stroke with the razor. Shaving bare skin can cause razor burn.

Rinse the razor every couple of strokes as it will clog easily.

Rinse off and see any areas that may have been missed and again apply gel to that area and shave.

Massage unscented Vitamin E oil into the pubic area after shaving.

To stop or reduce itching after shaving rub an ice cube over the area. Alternatively, rub a little baby oil into the pubic area.

If you suffer from itchiness or blood spots, let the hair grow back for a week before shaving again.

Keep the shaven area well moisturized between shaves by using a skin moisturizer or baby lotion. This will reduce the uncomfortable effect the stubble may cause between shaves.

A hair inhibitor is recommended as a follow up after pubic hair removal. Rub in a hair inhibitor after each shave to greatly reduce the frequency of having to shave while at the same time moisturizing the skin and making the hair that regrows softer.
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Pubic Hair Removal Shaving - Tips for Men

Shave the scrotum before starting on the penis. This way the most difficult part is done first.

Start from the bottom of the scrotum and work upwards. Be very careful around the center of the scrotum as this area is especially sensitive.

Start shaving from the top of the penis away from the head, rinsing the razor after each stroke. Shaving in this direction will tend to give a closer shave.

Shave the testicles last as a close shave is not so crucial here. As the skin on the scrotum is loose, special care must be taken to avoid nicks and cuts as this area will bleed profusely.

Purchase a special safety razor now available with protective wires around the blade. This will stop the skin on the scrotum from getting caught between the blades. Wilkinson and Schick produce these "Protector" safety razors.

For shaving the shaft of the penis some have used an electric razor or trimmer with good results. Alternatively a "Protector" razor with the blade wire protection could be used.

Initially you may need to shave every day as the hair regrowth may cause itching and irritation. The skin will adjust and a longer period between shaving will then be possible.

Pubic Hair Removal Waxing

Note: waxing is suitable for fremale or male genital hair removal

Avoid showering and making the hair wet prior to waxing for pubic hair removal. Hair absorbs the water making it soft and less likely to adhere well to the wax. Tough hair is easier to pull off.

Be sure to test a small area of skin first to make sure there is no acute sensitivity or allergic reaction to the process.

Hair should be at least 1/8 inch long. If it isn't wait until it reaches this length.

Be sure to wash the skin thoroughly and dry it well beforehand to remove any lotions or oils which may prevent the wax from adhering closely to the skin.

Heat the wax carefully so as not to overheat and thus burn the skin when applying. Test on a small area first. The consistency should be soft rather than runny.

If pain and discomfort is a main concern use a pain reducing gel or cream available from pharmacists. These solutions should be applied 30 to 60 minutes before waxing so the skin is numbed beforehand.

Apply a thin layer of wax in the direction of the hair growth and peel back with a rapid movement close to the skin. Do not pull up or out, rather pull back.

Clean the skin with a warm moist towel afterwards to remove excess wax.

Avoid wearing tight clothing over freshly waxed areas to minimize the risk of irritation and ingrown hairs after pubic hair removal.

After 24-48 hours exfoliate the skin (with a Loofa sponge for example) to prevent the dead skin from accumulating and causing hair to become ingrown.

Best Positions for Pubic Hair Removal

Sitting: Sit in a chair with your feet up above your waist and legs spread apart.

Sitting: Sit with one leg propped above your waist and the other leg resting on the floor.

Lying: Lie on your back with legs wide apart and raised in the air so that all the shaveable areas are spread taught.

Lying: Lie on your side with the bottom leg straight out and the top leg bent at the knee and tucked behind the straight leg.

Squatting: Bend the knees and keep the legs wide apart so the pubic areas are easy to work on. Put a mirror on the ground if necessary for better control.

Brazilian Waxing - Pubic Hair Removal Made Easy

Brazilian waxing refers to hair removal around the anus, perineum and vagina. Prices at beauty salons may range anywhere from $25 to $100 or more.

After underwear is removed a beautician asks the client to lie down and raise the legs. Talc may be sprinkled all over the bottom, anus and vagina areas. Hot wax is then spread over all these areas and then ripped off with cotton strips.

The pain of course can be quite acute and it may continue for some time afterwards. Many though feel it is worth it for the results.

Pubic hair removal has become very popular in recent times not least because it is so hygienic!