the hair down there... - Sexual Health - Teens Message Board

Nard2340 · 09-21-2005, 07:32 PM

i need to shave my pubes but i hate using the razor and its hard to shave the testees can i use nair? or something like it?

lex jude · 09-21-2005, 10:05 PM

If you want to use nair, DO NOT use the normal kind....it'll really burn. They have a nair that is specially formulated for the bikini area on women....that might work. They also make a special nair for men as well, however I read a warning on the website that says do not use around the genital area....so you might have to use the woman's version of nair for the bikini area.

I would do a spot test first....try it on a very small part of your body, liek near your sac to see if you have any negative reaction to it. Since the skin is so sensitive down there....I would be VERY careful of allergice reactions. You don't want to develop a rash or sores.

I'm not sure about this method though....I would be fearful of putting chemicals so close to sensitive areas...please be careful.

cd998776 · 09-23-2005, 11:04 AM

Do as you choose but I would be careful with Nair or any product similar, as I know people that have experienced chemical burns from them when using them in the genital area; even for just a short time.
If shaving, you shoud first cut the pubes short with an electric trimmer. Then take a warm bath prior to shaving. Then you can either shave in the tub (with pubes underwater), or get out and use a shaving cream. Either or, your choice. I would recommend using a Gillette Mach 3 Turbo as they work very well. Go first with the growth of the hair to remove the bulk of the hair, and then against to get it smooth. Don't shave any area more than twice, three times absolutly tops to reduce razor burn. If it itches afterwards (which it probably will the first and 2nd time, but then it goes away) use talcom powder on the area. Don't use an electric razor unless you like your scrotum/penis/genital area "mulched." I also would recommend not using aftershave as this will burn!

mrbojangle · 09-23-2005, 03:02 PM

I do pretty much as mentioned, warm bath, use a good razor that's sharp, stroke with the growth of hair,then very gently reshave to get a nice smooth skin followed with body lotion such as Vaseline Intensive Care, if your first time,be very careful and try to stretch the skin as much as possible-- Good Luck You'll like the feeling!!