[crystalrose]

how do you get rid of hair down there. I don't want to go to the salon or flash my privates at anyone. I looked at a few hair removal products that say its not suitable for intimate areas. I don't wanna ask my mum cos she doesn't get rid of her hair down there. Help pls need to get rid of some of the hair down there. Don't wanna look pre teen though if ya know what i mean.

[Inny2009]

I dont know if this is what you would want to do cause it does take a couple minutes but i love the result. I bought scizzors specifically for "that area". I washed them and poured some rubbing alcohol on them to make sure they were clean. I also buy the cheap bag of 8 razors for like 2 dollars and they work just fine. First i shave AROUND the area...its basically a triangle pointing down if you think of it....the long flat line of the top the down triangle i just define it..i shave it so it doesnt start to grow up my abdomin lol. Then i shave my bikini line. I just shave where the creases are because i dont like the prepubitery look either lol. Then i take the scizzors and trim the hair in the middle. Its not hard and its actually really hard to accidently cut yourself with scizzors down there because your trimming your not taking the actual scizzor metal ends to your abdomin your just laying the scizzors next to your skin and trimming. I know it sounds really weird and probably confusing writing this all out but i love doing it that way and it works great maybe others will have a better idea though. Good luck!

[Rhapsody]

First I trim the unwanted bushy hair down with scissors then I use my husbands razor in the shower, with dove soap, to shave the surrounding area as I desire it to be.

[Nypheria]

Honestly, I dont do any of that lol. I just let it grow. I mean hell, men dont shave, why should I bother. lol

But I suggest doing what Rhapsody says to do.

[Rhapsody]

Originally Posted by Nypheria

Honestly, I dont do any of that lol. I just let it grow. I mean hell, men dont shave, why should I bother.

Both my man and I keep our garden trimmed -

[crystalrose]

ok. Didn't know if it was ok to use a razor. Want to do it so the hair don't stick out of bikini. Almost summer here. Alot of men i have been with don't have hair on there penis. I just assumed that some of them didn't grow hair down there. hope it goes ok. Do you know how to avoid ingrown hair or discomfort regrowth of hair

[Shangrala]

I've been trimming, then advanced to shaving, since before it was "fashionable", so I've tried just about everything out there to find what's best, for me, anyway.

Over all these years, the best thing I've discovered for the most comfy and longest lasting results is the newest razor they have on the market at present, the Fusion razor by Gilette. It's a razor that vibrates when you turn it on, (has a built-in battery safe in water use). The blades are SO incredible sharp that it provides THE best results, so long as you change them when they dull. The only drag about them is their price, but you do get what you pay for and for me the results I receive is well worth the price. The shave lasts me almost a week before I have to shave again

I always shave soon after the stubble begins to poke through, so the task of shaving isn't difficult. I shave completely clean. Of course, growth of hair depends on the individual.

If the razor is too costly for you, which I'd perfectly understand, and since you are new to shaving, the next best thing I would suggest to try would be any disposable "woman's" designed razor. I can't recall the name of them, but any razor that is disposable, or with disposable blades, again, depending on the price. I've found that Schick or Gillette is two of the top brands, and would recommend those for best results. If you chose to use a generic brand, pay close attention to the "life" of the blades, as the generic usually dull much faster. Also choose a blade which offers the extra moisturizer strips on the heads, (they not only provide easier shaving, but are a general indicator for expiration of blade..Once color changes, indicates when to change). Women's razors offer the extra moisturizers on the razor heads.

I've also discovered that at first shaving, and depending on how you choose to shave, (as like mentioned in other replies), trim pubes with scissors first. I bought a special "tiny" pair of scissors, which provides a much more accurate control of use. Fair warning though, use caution when trimming .It's not pleasant when snipping off a bit of skin in the process of trimming, (though, I used to get too close with scissors...that was before I began using blades to the entire buff).

When starting to use blades, ALWAYS FIRST shave in the direction of hair growth , (to remove), THEN against growth, (for the final shave). You can tell the direction of growth by running your fingers against skin after initial cut. If you feel stubble, then gently shave against the growth for that "baby butt soft" result.
Also, keep the blades rinsed continually as you shave. Hair buildup between the blades interfere with best results of blade's job.
NEVER "over apply" pressure to the razor. Allow the razor to do the work. After some practice, you will naturally be able to tell when it's time to change blades, (dull blades proves that shaving becomes more difficult and it leaves you with razor burn. If it takes more than a few stokes to shave a specific area, then usually that indicates time for new blades). Also, NEVER dry shave. You'll SO regret it.

I use the soap lather to condition as I shave, but you may find better results using the various conditioned shaving creams which can be purchased. Everyone's needs are different.
It's a general rule to shave in shower, or bath, as the hot water softens the skin around the hair which provides easier shaving, (and easier cleaning). If you choose to shave outside of shower or bath, you must first apply a compress of a warmed washcloth under water. Allow to remain on area for a few minutes to soften the hair area.

And after your shave, always apply a moisturizer to the area to prevent possible razor rash, (which may result depending on the quality &/or use of blade).

The best I can suggest regarding the prevention of ingrown's and discomfort of regrowth is the quality of blades used, use fresh, sharp blades, and soak in warm bath water prior to shaving. The softer your skin area before shaving, the better. And always use a moisturizer afterwards.
It's a combination of shaving tactics used that assists in the best results afterwards. Trial and error, experience and, of course, skin sensitivity ALL plays a crucial role in individual results.

Oh...One more thing...I have discovered that shaving buff, then armpits ALWAYS take precedence before the legs. For me, the legs seem to have always dulled the blade long before they should be. So, I've eventually purchased two razors; One for legs ONLY. Nothing worse than to drag a dull blade on the buff.....OUCH!

That's about it. Good luck. Happy shaving.

Shangrala

[Rhapsody]

Originally Posted by crystalrose

Do you know how to avoid ingrown hair or discomfort regrowth of hair

Shave with the hair growth, not against it... and from my exp there is usually not any discomfort in shaving every week, just make sure your lather up good, I use Dove Soap.

[Maven]

I don't shave, although I have in the past. My hair isn't especially thick in the vulvar area. If I were sexually active, I would take more care to trim, but I don't bother since no one's going to see but me and my gyno. I'm very clean, so it's not nasty down there.

[anna342]

You could use a hair dissolving cream like immac, but be careful to do a skin patch test first because it can cause skin reactions.

Or you could teach yourself to wax, I did, and didn't find it that hard. Main thing is making sure the wax isn't too hot and won't burn. I normally try it on the back of my finger before anywhere else. There are always instructions on home waxing kits. I wouldn't get the ready to use strips though, I find them rubbish.

Or like other's said you can shave. You could also do this with an electric razor specifically for that area, although these often don't leave a smooth finish.

Or you could get an epilator, which cost a bit, and are painful, but are an easier way of pulling out hairs in effect.

Waxing, shaving and epilating risk ingrown hairs, which you can try to stop by light exfoliation and shaving with the growth

[Maven]

It was a long time ago, but I read you can use Nair or a similar product if you dilute it with water. Don't assume I'm right, and don't hold me liable if you try it because I'm not advising you do it, but that's what I read.

I'm not sure why I posted this.

[crystalrose]

thanks for your help ppl. shaved the top part but not sure about how to do the part down below closer to the vaginal opening.

[Slippers]

for your first time, I'd suggest you put your bath suit on to protect your girly parts. soap up with warm water the parts with hair that the suit does not cover. you can CAREFULLY CAREFULLY use a razor there as well. keeping your suit on should keep you from hurting anything important.

when you are more comfortable with the process you will learn how to sort cover up and hold the dainty stuff out of the way. :-)

some yoga and contortion is required to complete this process, but you are young. shouldn't be too difficult. sit on the bathroom floor. keep a hand mirror handy to se if you've missed anything. go sloow. be CAREFUL!

S