Vaginal shaving for beginners

Shaving the bikini area is all the rage these days and more and more women are opting for full vaginal shaving. The idea of ​​maneuvering around your sensitive spots with a sharp razor seems daunting at first. Rest assured, though, with this quick start guide to vaginal shaving, you’ll be on your way to a smooth mound in no time.

Before you get to the razor, you need to prepare the area. If your pubic hair is longer than ¼ inch, you should trim it first. Use a beard trimmer or a sharp pair of scissors to cut the hair as short as possible. Now is the time to heat things up. Wash your pubic hair with hot water, this will open up your pores and allow for a smoother shave.

To allow the razor to move better across the skin, apply a pre-shave oil. Pre-shave oil creates a slippery surface for the shaving foam to sit on, protecting the skin from harsh razor blades.

Apply shaving foam or gel without first washing off the pre-shave oil and start shaving with the grain. You want to start in the lower abdomen and work up to the labia. Take care around the labia and clitoris to avoid cuts. Protect sensitive parts by placing your fingers on them while shaving in that area.

Continue shaving one more time against the grain by proceeding as before. After this, she washes the area with very cold water. This will allow the pores to close and prevent irritation.

Pat the area dry and apply a soothing moisturizer after shave. A cooling spray containing Aloe Very to soothe irritated skin and/or witch hazel to prevent inflammation works best. Keep the area dry and clean to avoid irritation.

Shaving rash is quite common the first few times you shave your pubic area. The skin is very sensitive and you have to get used to being assaulted with a very sharp razor. If a razor burn occurs, apply aftershave moisturizers to the affected area once or twice a day until the itching subsides. Don’t be discouraged, razor burn will be almost completely extinguished in just a few regular shaving sessions.