Pubic Hair Removal Guide - What Is Best for Your or Your Lover?

Anyone wanting to remove pubic hair will probably focus primarily on the two most common methods of hair removal: waxing and shaving. Pubic hair includes hair growing in the genital area and on the genitals themselves.

Not everyone removes pubic hair, but the practice dates back to earliest man and woman. Art work shows ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans with hairless pubic areas. Archaeologists have found sharpened copper and brass artifacts which they have identified as shaving implements.

Any pubic hair removal guide will include information on laser hair removal and electrolysis.

When laser or electrolysis ads talk about pubic hair removalthey generally are talking about the pubic, "bush", area. A guide for hair removal with these machines says they can have problems with the bikini line area and are not appropriate for hair removal from the genitals themselves.

In either case, you are looking at spending some serious money.

Laser hair removal sessions last 15-30 minutes in length. Complete removal requires 4-8 sessions. Cost in the $500/session range is common.

Electrolysis can be even more expensive, but offers more permanent hair removal, rather than, "permanent hair reduction", as cited by the laser industry.

If you have dark or olive skin or light hair color, laser treatments will me less effective for you. The requirement is the hair must be noticeably darker than the surrounding skin.

If you choose waxing as your pubic hair removal technique, here's a guide to some of the important considerations:

If you are concerned with the inevitable pain associated with ripping hair out by the roots, try getting an anesthetic cream or ointment from your pharmacist. Apply the anesthetic lotion at least 30 to 60 minutes before you plan to wax.

Be sure your hair is at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch long so the wax can grab it. Also, do not take a shower or moisten the pubic hair immediately before waxing since this will soften the hair. Wax adheres better to tough, dry hair. Some time before waxing, wash the area thoroughly and dry it completely to remove any lotions or oils which would prevent the wax from sticking to the pubic hair.

Waxing is not appropriate for the penis or testicles.

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You have your choice of having someone else performing the waxing in a spa or salon, or of doing it yourself at home with a waxing kit.

At home, you could also enlist the help of a lover or very close friend. You may have to experiment a bit before you find a position which lets you reach all the necessary areas for intimate hair removal.

Heat the wax until it is soft but not runny. Apply a thin layer of wax in the direction of hair growth and then place a strip of cloth on top. When the wax cools, pull the wax off with a quick yank back against the grain. Jerk back, not up. You will rip out the hairs by their roots. Even with the topical anesthetic, it will hurt.

You'll probably experience some redness and puffy swelling in the pubic area. Wear loose fitting clothing for several days to avoid further irritation and ingrown hairs. Also to help keep those pesky ingrown hairs from growing, it helps to exfoliate the skin 24-48 hours after the waxing. You can use a Loofa sponge.

Shaving is the most popular and common approach to pubic hair removal. Here's a guide to some considerations for pubic hair shaving:

You can use either an electric shaver or a wet blade razor for pubic hair removal. Don't even think about using Grandfather's straight razor. Whatever cutting instrument you use should have good guards and shields between its blades and your precious skin.

Pubic area skin is delicate and sensitive. You may find a foil style shaver is better than the rotary style. Choose a wet/dry model of electric shaver if you want to shave in the shower.

If you decide on a wet blade razor, choose a safety razor with as many safeguards as possible. Avoid disposable or single blade razors.

Be sure you really want the full bare look and feel before you commit to it. You'll need to shave daily or at a minimum every few days to maintain it. You're making a commitment.

Some people decide to go with a close trim, instead. They get the neat appearance without the itchiness of regrowth. But then, they miss the smooth, silky sensuality of soft bare skin.

Do not even think about shaving your genital area if you've been drinking or using recreational drugs or prescription drugs which alter you mental sharpness or hand stability. A shaky hand should not be holding a sharp razor down there while you sing choruses of, "99 bottles of beer on the wall".

Be sure to clip the hair as short as possible BEFORE you even BEGIN to shave. Use very sharp scissors followed by a trimmer. Failing to clip hair short before shaving is probably the biggest mistake in pubic hair removal.

A hot shower or bath will soften the hair and make it easier to shave. A good shaving gel will also help. Straighten your skin with one hand and shave with the other hand. Pubic hair is coiling and grows in different directions so you may need to go over the same area more than once, but do limit repeat strokes.

As with waxing, you may have to experiment quite a bit before you find a position which allows you to reach everything you need to shave. A mirror can help.

A willing partner or lover can help even more and turn the shaving into a mutual grooming event you both eagerly anticipate.

Whether you currently remove your pubic hair or are just thinking about it, you should do some research and look into the guidelines for new pubic hair removal tools.

Some of the newest shavers are small, portable, and the manufacturers have designed them especially for shaving pubic hair. Manufactures have added protection to prevent any chance of cuts and they shave sure and close with no irritation or pain. Check them out. You'll be glad you did.

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