*Personal* grooming question?
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Alright, I guess this question is directed primarily at the gents, but if any ladies have some relevant information go ahead and post.
For about a year now, I've been trimming down my pubic hair. I've been using a beard trimmer, I don't remember the make or model, but it looked like a dumbed down version of the buzzers they use at pro hair places - looked something like this. Anyway, the damn thing has gone completely missing on me. I have no idea where the hell it went. I'm thinking my brother may have nabbed it or something thinking it was his, but that's neither here nor there.
I'm in the market for a new trimmer/shaver, specifically for -that area- as I shave my face with a straight razor and I don't really want to figure out how to use a straight near my jewels. This may also be a bit of a blessing in disguise, as I was never fully satisfied with the results I got with my old shaver - the results were always kinda stubbly, even on the closest setting, so I guess now's as good of a time as any to find something a bit better. Problem is, I have no idea where to start looking, or what would be a good product. Google hasn't been particularly forthcoming (or my search terms are no good), so I figured I'd ask you guys here, as you tend to be trustworthy and nonjudgemental and overall good people.
Money's not a huge issue, but I'd rather not spend much more than 30-40 bucks on a shaver for my balls.
And while it's not a requirement, it would be great to have this new shaver as early as tomorrow afternoon. I'm having the girlfriend over for my birthday, and I'm sure you get the picture.
Thanks in advance!
For about a year now, I've been trimming down my pubic hair. I've been using a beard trimmer, I don't remember the make or model, but it looked like a dumbed down version of the buzzers they use at pro hair places - looked something like this. Anyway, the damn thing has gone completely missing on me. I have no idea where the hell it went. I'm thinking my brother may have nabbed it or something thinking it was his, but that's neither here nor there.
I'm in the market for a new trimmer/shaver, specifically for -that area- as I shave my face with a straight razor and I don't really want to figure out how to use a straight near my jewels. This may also be a bit of a blessing in disguise, as I was never fully satisfied with the results I got with my old shaver - the results were always kinda stubbly, even on the closest setting, so I guess now's as good of a time as any to find something a bit better. Problem is, I have no idea where to start looking, or what would be a good product. Google hasn't been particularly forthcoming (or my search terms are no good), so I figured I'd ask you guys here, as you tend to be trustworthy and nonjudgemental and overall good people.
Money's not a huge issue, but I'd rather not spend much more than 30-40 bucks on a shaver for my balls.
And while it's not a requirement, it would be great to have this new shaver as early as tomorrow afternoon. I'm having the girlfriend over for my birthday, and I'm sure you get the picture.
Thanks in advance!
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2. You're going down to the skin, eh? Brave of you. Is a regular (non-straight) razor out of the question?
I think it's funny, anyway. Wait till he's home and no one else is, and say loudly "HEY HAS ANYONE SEEN MY PUBIC HAIR TRIMMER. IT WAS [wherever you keep it]." It will probably quickly reappear.
You can still get a new one for after tomorrow.
@ceres Oh, it's hilarious. It's a built-in payback. I don't even need to let him know it, the satisfaction of knowing myself is enough.
Taking a spin through Amazon, I would say your best bet would be one of those fancy electric shavers that you can use in the shower.
Lastly, I want this thread to continue, to see how many synonyms for genitals you can come up with.
I personally keep mine short, and trimmed up, but not bald. Nature put hair there for a reason.
I mean, lets be honest, the real reason to keep your junk cleaned up is one of function more than style, right? Getting down to very short has the same function.
At any rate, I just use a version of the same thing I use on my beard, which is like a 20 dollar remington trimmer. If I had to actually choose a very specific junk trimmer, I would take Pant's suggestion and get one of the shower usable ones, because that's really the best place to trim pubes.
@MushroomStick those look decent, any personal experience with them?
@bowen I find that when I trim any of my body hair - face, chest, whatever - it itches for DAYS, whereas when I full on shave that nonsense, the itching only happens if I don't keep up with the shaving. This is why I'm looking to just get down to business, because for a day or so after I trim, no matter how clean I make myself, the itching still happens and gets kinda distracting. Also, I'm thinking my girlfriend would prefer bald to trimmed, but that's surprisingly secondary to the decision.
Also, getting summoned in here specifically in reference to another guy's names for his junk, way funnier than having to explain to my office why I'm giggling like an idiot at my laptop.
@bowen nah, this is an issue regardless of what I use to do the trimming - scissors, electric, whatever. I took to using a straight razor for my face to keep the hair from coming back as long as possible to avoid the itching that starts after a good half-inch of stubble grows in. I lotion most parts of my body once or twice a day - a habit I picked up after getting my second tattoo - so I don't have dryness issues. I think I just have really sensitive skin, so when the hair isn't long or absent, it just messes with me.
Also, never ever put nair on your balls or penis.
Took a spin through the internet. I've learned a lot, maybe too much, about this topic. Anyway, perhaps a thorough waxing and then using a hair growth inhibitor would be your style?
I had considered the whole NoNo thing you see on tv, but then I decided to do research like a good consumer.
(This thread is too fun, I don't care if the humor is childish...screw you)
Pubes don't grow back near as fast as whiskers so you may only need to do this once every week or 2.
I've kept a shaved head with trimmers for years now and the idea of putting that next to my huevos is horrifying, though obviously you're already comfortable with that.
That is to say, he's got sensitive skin, and doesn't want his cock and balls to look like a warzone.
I guess when we get down to it, I just can't conceive of a notion for safely and effectively removing all the hair from a ballsack.
But yeah, if all else fails and I can't get completely down to nothing with an electric, I'll accept the closest anyone can recommend. MushroomStick recommended something above, but with zero detail so I can't tell if he's trying to sabotage my love boat or what.
Honestly, one of three things is going to happen here:
1. You'll buy a product, it will perform well, and you're happy.
2. You'll buy a product, it will not perform well. You'll leave that one where your brother can use it, and but a new one.
3. You'll buy a product, things spiral out of control, and you'll SHAVE OFF YOUR OWN DICK.
So, you've got 2 out of 3 chances for this to not be disastrous. That's better odds than I gave my wedding. Also, if 3 happens? Put your shit into a bag of ice, come post about it, then go to the hospital.
I "Scorched the Earth" once just using a standard razor. Didn't have any problems cutting myself but I learned it wasn't for me. I am sure every male has that curiosity whether they admit it or not.
True. Either way, though, I expect a concise report.
Now I just need to decide WHERE to go to make this purchase - Best Buy has a really shit selection for this kind of thing, but I don't know if I'd feel comfortable buying a razor that I intend for the purpose of making revisions to my dangling participles at like...a Wal-Mart.
@MushroomStick ah, okay. I shall google some reviews, then, to be certain.
As far as hospitalization reports go, I certainly won't be the one DRIVING so I'll update you all on the way there.
And, I'm sorry, but in my head, you look like James Caan, plastic baggie full of severed penis in one hand, cell phone in the other.
For best results, consult a mohel.
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Jesus, Ceres. If I wasn't Pantshandshake, that'd be my sig. Such a great out of context quote...
I'll probably check local drug stores first - there's a Walgreens and a CVS both in fairly convenient locations. If they don't have the goods, I'm sure I'll be able to find something to shave Cyrano's moustache SOMEWHERE.
Also, after a cursory googling, the products MushroomStick recommended seem to have some pretty solid reviews, so I think that's what I'll look for.
@ceres oh, god, I was wondering when someone was going to go there...