Now it’s a question that I see asked around quite a lot – “Should I shave my pubic hair?”.
 
The answer isn’t a simple yes or no answer, there are many things to take into account such as why you would want to shave. Some women do it because it feels more comfortable; because it looks more pleasing; the preference of a partner; to make experimentation with sex toys more easy; or just to try something different. Whatever your reasons make sure you do it because YOU want to do it.

How Much Should I Shave Off?

Again, this is entirely up to you. There’s a range of different styles you could try and a lot of women opt for a less extreme trim their first time rather than shaving it all off. Depending on what you like there’s a lot of different cuts you could go for, the most common and popular being:

Trimmed

Bikini Line

Brazilian / Landing Strip

Hollywood / Bald

Step 1.

If this is your first time shaving your pubic hair, and from now on I’m going to assume that it is, you’re going to need to trim down any excess hair length otherwise a razor won’t be able to cut through that thick bush. This can be done with just a pair of scissors, however I’d recommend using a personal trimmer to get a nice even cut which is essential if you’re not going to be shaving all of it off. If you are going for the ‘Hollywood’ and shaving everything off then go ahead with the scissors!

It’s advisable to do this either in the tub, or sitting on a towel so you don’t get hair everywhere. If you can’t see properly you can hold a small hand-mirror in one hand whilst trimming with the other.

Step 2.

Once you’ve cut the excess off and trimmed it down to a nice length you can go ahead and get in the shower, just shower as usual but be sure to make sure you wash away any excess loose hairs that may be trapped down there.

Make sure you let you pubic region get nice and wet. This is important for the remaining hair to soak up as much water as possible as this softens up the hair follicles which will make it a much smoother shave when you come to it.

Step 3.

I recommend the Gillette Venus razor because I’ve found that’s what I get the closet shave using. But you’re free to use any other razor you find comfortable using.

It’s also important to use a woman’s shaving cream specifically for this area, such as Coochy Shave Cream, as regular shaving creams can be quite strong and possibly burn the first few times you shave this area.

Step 4.

Assuming you’re still in the bath tub you can prop one leg up by putting your foot on the edge of the tub and begin shaving. Start from the bottom and work your way upwards, being careful to go slowly and making sure to rinse off your razor after each stroke.

Once the skin on that side is silky smooth you can switch around and start on the other side.

Step 5.

With the sides done you should be left with a patch of pubic hair in the middle. It’s up to you what you do here, as you can see in the pictures above there’s a number of styles to choose from. Personally I prefer to be shaved completely smooth, but that’s just me.

Step 6.

Once you’ve finished shaving the area you can go ahead and wash it clean. Be sure to scrub well and get completely dry afterwards, this will help reduce any irritation.

It’s important to use an aftershave to counter any razorburn or dryness in the area. Remember it should be alcohol free or you will be in some serious pain, trust me – I’ve done it! I now use Coochy After Shave Protection Mist which works well with the shaving cream I suggested earlier.

Step 7.

That’s it, you’re done! Well, sort of, you need to keep on top of any new growth regularly to avoid irritation and itching. Although if you don’t like your new shaved look you can always just let it grow back. At first it will feel stubbly, but after a couple of weeks it will go back to it’s usual softness.

If you notice any razor burn or irritation a good aloe lotion can help.

I hope I’ve helped you make up your mind about whether to shave or not and if you choose to go through with it this guide should help you along the way. As always, if you’ve got any questions just add them in the comments below and I’ll get back to you!