Shaving Female Pubic hair: manual Shaving

• With scissors trim the area you intend to shave as short as you can.
• Soak in very warm water for 10 - 20 minutes. This opens the pores and relaxes the hairs making them easier to cut.
• Use a new double blade razor with lubricant pad.
• Use a new blade each time. A dull razor causes roughly cut and torn hairs that cause ingrown hairs, red bumps and itching. Used razors also harbor bacteria that can cause infections of follicles. You can use the same razor to shave your legs and pits AFTER you shave your labia.
• Thoroughly clean and rinse the area before you shave
• Use Aveeno shave cream. It can help reduce red bumps and irritation
• Clean and rinse thoroughly after you shave
• Exfoliate after each shave
• Some women prefer a buff puff or similar product
• Use witch hazel extract (available in liquid form or in pads) to control itching as needed. Take some with you to work or school.
• Use the products for black men's beards to control red bumps, irritation and ingrown hairs. Black Opal brand is readily available at most pharmacies. Treat red bumps and ingrown hairs immediately. Red bumps are infected follicles.
• Shave every other day for the first few weeks then switch to daily. This helps avoid irritation. The area will eventually become used to being shaved however this can take a few days to several weeks. The skin needs time to heal. Be patient.
• Shave in the direction of hair growth for the first few weeks. The skin needs time to get used to shaving. For a smoother feel shave against the pattern of hair growth, but pay special attention to ingrown hair and irritated follicles.
• The more often you shave the sooner the area becomes used to shaving. This eventually reduces irritation or even ends it.
• Only wear cotton or silk panties. They breathe and let moisture out.
• Avoid wearing pantyhose as well as panties made with nylon, Lycra and similar non-natural materials that tend to trap moisture. Warmth and moisture can cause irritation.
• For the first few days or week or so you may wish to wear a light days pad
• If you shave right before hoping into bed and then have sex you should thoroughly clean the area soon after. This will reduce irritation and red bumps.
• A swing arm shower mirror is very helpful for making sure you shave every spot that you want to shave. It is also good for self examinations!

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