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writes:I prefer the look and feel of having no hair down there. Multiple times in the past I’ve attempted to shave, but I’ve never been able to keep it up for more than three days. It’s just so uncomfortable. For the first day it feels fine, but within 24 hours it gets stubbly and really itchy. When I try to shave the stubble, it hurts like hell, I always get a really painful razor burn (so it’s not even attractive), and even if I shave it twice a day it never stops itching. All freakin’ day long the only thing I can think is “I am never, ever shaving down there again.”I don’t want to spend the money on waxing, and I’ve done plucking for a while but it takes so long and I can’t always keep up on it very well. I’m also not interested in depilatory creams. The thing I really want to know is, how do all the women who shave down there manage it? I wouldn’t think so many would do it if they had to put up with pain/itching constantly. Is there a secret to doing it right, or am I just cursed with really sensitive skin or something?
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reader, Battista  +, writes (11 November 2010):
Wax it yourself. You can buy really good wax strips from the supermarket. I heartily recommend Veet. Then you get a really nice smooth finish which lasts for a long time. Remember to exfoliate and moisturise afterwards though.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2010): The first few times you do it it will itch like hell but trust me, that will settle down. Like natalie says, make sure it's after soaking in water. Have a long hot bath, it softens the hair, then use a sensitive shaving gel. Get a good thick one that really forms a protective barrier between the razor and your skin. Afterwards make sure you only pat dry and then apply a little cream, like a nappy cream (sounds odd I know but it's very soothing, works wonders!) oh and ALWAYS make sure you use a brand new razor, using one thats even slighlty blunt will cause the pain you're experiencing. Or, even better get a lady shave. Easiest option! Stick with it though, it gets better once you've developed a technique and done it a few times
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reader, Natalie:) +, writes (10 November 2010):
 I was going to post as anon but this isn't even my name so screw it haha.
What I do that helps is before your about to get out the bath shave. Put your leg over the side so youve got a better view and it's stretched out. Same on the other side. Then a 2 min quick shower down. Make sure the hair is wet as it softens it up, makes it so much easier!! Never dry shave!!
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reader, tennisstar88 +, writes (10 November 2010):
 If you use a cheap conditioner, or whatever is sitting in your shower instead of shaving foam, it gives you a smooth finish, bump free! (that goes for your legs too). Also I notice you hail from the US, if you have a Sally Beauty Supply near you ask them for medicated cream to get rid of razor bumps. In the ethnic section there is this fantastic cream that gets rid of bumps. Don't buy Bikini Zone products, they cause irritation. That medicated cream has alcohol in it, avoid those because will burn. You have to have shaving cream or conditioner and follow up with a medicated cream, I've actually used a dab of Neosporin as well.
Good Luck!
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 November 2010): Exfoliate lots! You need to keep the skin soft so when the hair re grows it points through and doesn't cause pain bending under the skin, also using tea tree cream to sooth itching and razor burn will help. Ultimatly shaving will not give you smooth consistant skin down there. Home wax kits are much better than shaving even the cheap ones work pretty well but this might still cause ingrown hairs and itchyness when they grow back. It'll will be ALOT less often and easier to manage you will be smooth for weeks, it feels great I recommend you give it ago. I even use legs waxing strips and cut them to the right shape just read up some more tips online to avoid damaging the skin.
Other than that get an exfoliating scrub, soothing cream (maybe sudo crem) and maybe a aftershave serum for men might ease discomfort.
Good Luck!
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 November 2010): I think a lot of women suffer with the razer rash thing, especially with sensitive skin.
Here's How:
1.Choose your shaving cream wisely. For this sensitive body zone be sure to get and use a good shaving cream or gel, using soap is definitely out. The Art of Shaving, Shaving Cream for Women (compare prices) is phenomenal for getting a smooth shave, moisturizing skin and preventing ingrown hairs.
2.Don’t skimp on your razor. Stay clear of the straight, cheap disposables or you'll be asking for cuts and nicks. Instead use a razor with a pivoting head and multiple blades to give you a smooth, close shave. My pick Schick Quattro for women (compare prices).
3.Give a haircut. Trim hair down first as short as possible by placing comb flat on the skin and trim over comb with scissors, or with clippers using the shortest guard. The less hair you start out with means less use of your razor.
4.Take a warm shower or bath. At least 5-10 minutes of the heat will soften skin and relax the hair follicle.
5.Exfoliate. Rid dead skin cells and provide a closer shave by using a mild exfoliator or your favorite body wash with an Ayate washcloth (compare prices) on your pubic area.
6.Dab on some shaving oil. Working as a barrier on your skin, the razor will glide easier instead of dragging and moisturize skin. It also helps prevent razor burn, general irritation and ingrown hairs.
7.Apply shaving cream or gel. Make sure skin is damp but not overly wet. If you have a shaving brush, work the product with the brush in circles to help lift hair and get a closer shave.
8.Shave. Using a fresh blade, first go in the same direction of hair growth and then in opposite direction while holding skin taut. Don't go over the same area too many times.
9.Rinse. In between strokes, be sure to rinse blade. A clogged razor won’t work well.
10.Cleanse. Rinse pubic area and pat dry with towel.
11.Moisturize. Apply a light, preferably unscented lotion.
12.Fight redness. Women shaving their pubic hair have a tendency for getting ingrown hairs. Flawless Ingrown Hair Serum can help with bumps, redness and ingrown hairs.
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reader, Nime +, writes (10 November 2010):
 Do you just try shaving it every so often, or do you really keep at it every day for weeks on end and it still itches? I shave every time I take a shower (every day). It takes me less than 30 seconds and I never get any burn or discomfort. Sometimes there is a bit of stubble or the skin around a few hair follicles here and there becomes irritated looking but it's not a big deal at all. I do have very fine body hair, but I believe if you shave every day habitually you will get past the initial burning and itching after a while. To deal with it for now you could try rubbing some deodorant over the area. I also find a brand new razor is sometimes too hard on my skin, as crazy as that sounds. You might want to try a razor that's had some use.
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reader, chigirl  +, writes (10 November 2010):
 I don't think there is an easy way. It's more or less the same for all women. Thats why most of us don't bother to stay smooth down there, too much of a bother.
All advice I can give is shave in the same direction as the hairs, never in the opposite direction, use a foam for sensitive skin (do not add foam too close to your vagina, Im worried that's not healthy). Shave after a shower, and use baby oil on afterwards (or something else that moisturizes sensitive skin).
As I am sure you are already doing all of that though, I don't think there's anything else to do. Try and give it some weeks between each time you shave, that way your skin wont get so irritated.
Or you could try a wax. Never had one though, so I don't know how that is.
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reader, xanthic +, writes (10 November 2010):
 It depends on how you're going about doing it. Do you shave against the grain, or with it? I've found with shaving in general, going in a perpendicular direction to the hair works well and doesn't result in painful razor burn.
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