Trimming your hair down there

Andrew

I definitely remember a thread about this topic but I can't seem to find it on search, so I'll start a new one. If someone knows where it is, please let direct me and lock this.

I want to trim myself down there for my ladyfriend. What are the proper ways to handle this? How do I avoid it itching like hell?

ege02

Pick up a Gilette Mach3.

Get in the shower. Stand under hot water for 5 minutes so the hair down there gets soft and the pores open up.

Use shaving cream if you wish. I recommend it for a refreshing feeling afterwards.

In an extremely careful, preferably sober state, slowly shave. Rinse the razor every other stroke.

Get out of shower. Replace the razor tip with a clean one, and clean the shower to make sure your hair is not all over the place.

The first few times it will feel weird, but you'll get used to it. You'll even like it, because it feels cleaner and more comfortable.

If you just want to trim however (which is what I used to do... but it's very cumbersome), grab a pair of nose/ear trimming scissors, and follow the steps outlined above.

Sami

Get a new razor so the blades are sharp. Schick Quattro works wonders.

Trim the hair with scissors or clippers first. Do it in or after a hot shower so the skin is less irritated when you shave, and definitely use shaving cream(I prefer lotion for this).

Idk if it's just for me, but using that St. Ives apricot scrub when I shower prevents ingrown hairs and lets me shave against the grain for silky smooth awesomeness.

Also, don't shave it all off. That's too feminine, and most girls(the ones I've dealt with anyways) find it a turn off. I leave a patch above the dick itself, but I trim it down to about an inch. Rule of thumb here is that the dick and sack should be smooth, the rest of it trimmed to maintain the optical inch and cleanliness.

DrZiplock

www.shaveeverywhere.com


While a hilarious site, the product is actually quite good at what it does.

Cptn Pants

I would not recommend going bald unless you are an otherwise hairless fellow. Think about it; you got hair on your legs, ass, and maybe stomach... Wouldn’t a big bald spot look a little weird? I remember I tried this once and it looked so out of place that I didn’t even want my girlfriend at the time to see it because it looked so awkward. So that night we’re making out and she makes a move for it and I tell her about what my wacky razor had done. She got all excited about it and when she finally convinced me to let her do her thing, when she finally got it out she seemed a little disappointed about the whole thing. So I went back to just shaving the balls and shaft and just trimming the rest. Which we both decided looked and felt a lot better, also it requires less upkeep.

Parroteer

Man, I don't know. I can't imagine actually shaving down to the skin, at least on the testicles. That's essentially the thinnest, most sensitive skin you've got, and I already have enough trouble with my neck.

That bodygroom looks much safer, but then you're leaving a little bit of stubble.

blincoln

I would really recommend not using an actual razor unless you have very fine hair. It's easy to give yourself razor burn, etc.

It's hard to go wrong with an electric trimmer, whether it's the Norelco or another brand.

EclecticGroove

blincoln wrote:

I would really recommend not using an actual razor unless you have very fine hair. It's easy to give yourself razor burn, etc.

It's hard to go wrong with an electric trimmer, whether it's the Norelco or another brand.

One does NOT recommend trying this to get close to the skin... I've heard unpleasant stories about people trying this to get close liek a razor (using a trimmer without the guard on) and getting caught in it... I don't think any guys need to imagine more than that to proceed with caution.

Everywhereasign

EclecticGroove wrote:

One does NOT recommend trying this to get close to the skin... I've heard unpleasant stories about people trying this to get close liek a razor (using a trimmer without the guard on) and getting caught in it... I don't think any guys need to imagine more than that to proceed with caution.

Thank you for making me squirm in my chair.

If you were going to go the clipper option. just use it to shorten the hairs and then use the blade.

boudabras

EclecticGroove wrote:

One does NOT recommend trying this to get close to the skin... I've heard unpleasant stories about people trying this to get close liek a razor (using a trimmer without the guard on) and getting caught in it... I don't think any guys need to imagine more than that to proceed with caution.

I've had my trimmer catch on, and painfully rip out, a little bundle of hairs. That wasn't much fun, I can't imagine how catching skin would feel.

Now I just use the trimmer on my bush, the rest gets a nice, sharp manual razor. This leaves me feeling smooth and looking clean without an unsightly bald spot. 8)

polarblue

a gilette mach 3 works fine. infact, it works perfectly. especially if its a mach 3 turbo.

never cut my balls, razorburn ,yeah in the beginning, but after a while not so much. trust me this process isnt hard and it isnt that scary as long as you arent insanely accident prone. basically if you can shave your face you can shave your pubes. but if its your first time i would suggest a pre shave trimming it down with scissors. as beard trimmers do have a tendency to jam and pull.

being "bald" in one place is a matter of personal opinion. in my experience sheer baldness is welcomed openly, for its lack of scratchiness

also conditioner works well as a shaving creme substitute

naporeon

I would personally recommend just using electric clippers for the job. That's all I've used, and it's worked fine for me. DO make sure that it's well-maintained, however, since a poorly maintained electric clipper pulls more than it cuts.

If you want, spot shave afterward with your face razor, using a brand new blade.

Andrew

After trimming the hair down I come to you, H/A, with a question of upmost importance:

How do I stop this from itching so god damned much?

ege02

Andrew wrote:

After trimming the hair down I come to you, H/A, with a question of upmost importance:

How do I stop this from itching so god damned much?

You can't. That's why I prefer shaving over trimming. When you trim it, the shortened hair makes your skin itch as it's pressed against the clothing. It's annoying as hell.

beat

yea i got bored one day and experimented and shaved down there, just use a mach 3 and be careful lol, like someone said before cut it down with some clippers first then get the rest of it with a mach 3

ege02

beat wrote:

yea i got bored one day and experimented and shaved down there

You shave various parts of your body when you're bored?

Dear god.

EclecticGroove

ege02 wrote:

beat wrote:

yea i got bored one day and experimented and shaved down there

You shave various parts of your body when you're bored?

Dear god.

I can't help but think of Quagmire from family guy.

Does this look like a Q?

How about now?

Cptn Pants

Andrew wrote:

After trimming the hair down I come to you, H/A, with a question of upmost importance:

How do I stop this from itching so god damned much?

Hehehe the first time there isnt much you can do, try some really mild aftershave and loose underwear. It sucks the first few times but in later it'll stop being itchy and razor burny.

cooljammer00

y'know, I understand people wanting to be shaved down there, but pubic hair exist for a reason. so that there would be less friction there during sexual acts.

All I know is that if it grows as stubble, it'll probably be pointy and worse. keep it shaven.

BulimicGoat

Baby Powder helps the itching. Plus the lady will appreciate it not smelling like crotch sweat.

As for electric trimming, make sure you don't go too close. I did once and my gf complained about the stubbles.

varland

ege02 -> Hah, funny cause I shaved my head when I was bored.

I just trim my crotch real short though, shaving looks silly imo.

blincoln

cooljammer00 wrote:

so that there would be less friction there during sexual acts.

Er, no, it's there to keep your genitals warm and capable of producing babies.

The itchiness is why I recommended NOT shaving, just trimming. When I was a lot younger, I tried every way imaginable of shaving, and it always resulted in razor burn and itching, and nasty stubble as it grew out. Trimming to about 1/4" avoids both problems.

As I said, it's probably a question of hair thickness.

Solvent

blincoln wrote:

cooljammer00 wrote:

so that there would be less friction there during sexual acts.

Er, no, it's there to keep your genitals warm and capable of producing babies.

I always thought it was to draw moisture away from the surface of the skin to aid in sweat evaporation, hence keeping cooler... Same with under your arms.

Virum

blincoln wrote:

cooljammer00 wrote:

so that there would be less friction there during sexual acts.

Er, no, it's there to keep your genitals warm and capable of producing babies.

Er, no. Your testicals hang outside your body for a reason, they have to be cooler than body temperature (I think they have to be 96F) for sperm to live.

I recommend trimming than shaving...shaving itches way too much when it comes back, and then there are in grown hairs and it's just not very fun.

blincoln

Note: some links may be NSFW.

"A few hypotheses also exist about why we have hair on our pubic places. Some people believe that it keeps our genitals warm. In prehistoric times, when only a loincloth was worn to cover the penis or vulva, this might have held true."

"The hair provides warmth and padding."


"Some theories suggest that pubic hair is to provide warmth and reduce temperature fluctuations around the genitals."

There is no conclusive answer, but I don't generally make wild, unsupported statements.

I do take back what I said about reducing friction, because apparently that's another theory.

Greg343

EclecticGroove wrote:

One does NOT recommend trying this to get close to the skin... I've heard unpleasant stories about people trying this to get close liek a razor (using a trimmer without the guard on) and getting caught in it... I don't think any guys need to imagine more than that to proceed with caution.

I use a norelco bodygroom and never use a guard, and have never had any thing remotely like that happen to me.

FreddyD

Solvent wrote:

blincoln wrote:

cooljammer00 wrote:

so that there would be less friction there during sexual acts.

Er, no, it's there to keep your genitals warm and capable of producing babies.

I always thought it was to draw moisture away from the surface of the skin to aid in sweat evaporation, hence keeping cooler... Same with under your arms.

I thought it was there to hold your scent, just like your pit hair.

My only advice is a razor for the junk and clippers for the bush.

SuperSweetie

Well, from a F point of view, I really dont have a preference if a man is shaved or trimmed. Trimmed is nice but shaved is okay too. As far as the itching goes, baby powder will help with that.

Also, as stated above, from what I gather, it is there to help with scent. Myself, I wax. Dont want to risk using a razer in that area. Yeah, im a chicken.

tony_important

two words guys: nut wax.



seriously though, I use a trimmer to cut the length down, and then razor for smoothness. washing with some sort of exfolient (sp?) usually does the trick for curbing any in-growns or other exciting hair related problems.

ocken

Man, two words: Dry shaving.

So this one is more for you when you've already shaved once (real short) in the shower.

I thought this was a joke when I heard it but it turns out pretty good. First, you need a razor you trust (I use the M3) and this should be done with dry skin for optimal performance. Next you need to grab your schlong with one hand and probably pull it a little so your skin gets stretched out. Third, shave like you're used to but do it gently and be sure to only do this on your scrotum (the balls). You can also do this on the side but make sure that you don't do it above your penis. Does NOT work there.

Do not use water, just tap the razor against the hand sink or wherever you are. The reason this works is because the short hairs (1-3 mm) are easier to shave off when they're dry.

Finally hit the shower and then some moisturizer.