I only can shave down there once a month???

Question

Every time I shave down there I am in itchy, red, bump hell. I try going with the grain instead of against it but then I dont get a very close shave. I can only shave once a month because I will bleed and get a lot of bumps. How can I shave more often with out the ingrown hairs and irritation?

Answer 1

There are lots of things you can try: if you have an expensive electric razor (cheap ones will just pull the hair out, and you *DON'T* want that), you get a rougher shave without the irritation. It's not as smooth, but you don't get the ingrown hairs and bumps.

2, Take a warm bath right before hand.

3) use a shaving cream with little or no alcohol that's hypo-allergenic and made for sensitive skin, preferably one with aloe and conditioners.

4) Be sure to use a new, sharp blade. None of this re-using a blade garbage, that's just asking for trouble - and don't bother with disposable blades, they aren't high enough quality.

5) Go with the grain on the first pass, and against on the second. make no more than 2 passes on a given area.

6) Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water right afterwards.

7) I've known some women who had great results putting a few drops of "Visine" or similar on recently shaved skin (don't laugh, it really works)

8) Consider putting a small amount of baby-powder on in the morning before you go out. It will help absorb sweat and prevent irritation.

9) Apply a mild lotion at night to keep the skin moist, and where loose-fitting night clothes.

9) Go as long as possible between shaves to give your skin time to heal.

10) If you are a very active person, or exercise a lot, consider trimming the hair with scissors and skipping the razor altogether. The chaffing and sweating makes it all but impossible to prevent irritation.

Hope that helps,
Odd

Answer 2

If you have really sensitive skin you're kind of out of luck... waxing and hair removers are irritating as well.

Exfoliate the area well every time you shave. Use a loofah (ouchy but effective) or buff-puff (medium scratchiness) or just a washcloth (for the delicate). Soak for 10 minutes in warm water to soften the skin. Always use a brand new blade and go with the grain (I know it isn't the closest shave but it is less irritating and you can do it more often). Never shave dry. I don't care that you can't see if you're covered with lotion, use shaving cream. When you are done, gently pat dry and moisturize with an unscented lotion.

You could also look into trimming rather than shaving. With a beard trimmer set on a short setting you can keep a groomed look without bugging your skin.

Answer 3

There are special creams and razors for the bikini area. I use Bikini Zone - if I use regular shaving cream there I get those red bumps and ingrown hairs, too. Of course make sure you use a new razor. Also try to train yourself to shave in as few strokes as possible, even if that means not getting a good shave at first - the more strokes, the more bumps you'll get.

If you have the money, consider laser hair removal to get rid of the hair permanently.

Answer 4

If you shave down there your going to get a ingrown hairs, bleeding etc. It just happens. I have no idea why but it does. If you going to do that. Makes sure you use a good gel, then make sure you take oatmeal baths. Use kyjelly to make the skin softer and powder with corn starch in it. I did that last time and it didn't seem so bad. You can try wax, but the word OUCH comes to mind.

Answer 5

You can try a cream called Bikini Zone - it's supposed to reduce irritation and red bumps after shaving. I've never used it myself, but I'd give it a try.

My "waxist" advises to use a sugar scrub on the area after any hair removal to exfoliate and slough off dead skin - which is supposed to help decrease the amount of ingrown hairs. She said to not use a salt scrub, because it can irritate sensitive skin and cause pain.

Have you tried using any of those depilatory creams... like Nair?

Answer 6

well the red bumps are razor bumps.. and it itches.. what i do is take a sissors and cut it down as low as i can, it almost looks as tho i shaved it but i didnt and no razor bumps, no pain, no bleeding and no irritation.. and it grows back as fast as it would it u had shaved it, cause i tried it. so try that..

Answer 7

Try the Brazilian wax, It's a little bit painful but the results are great!!!!!!!!!!!, you'll have super smooth skin, long lasting results, no bumps, no blood, no ingrown hairs.

Answer 8

Products: Bikini Zone (it works to reduce inflammation around that area and gets rid of red bumps if used properly)
There's also another product by "Alexandria" I can't remember its name but I'm sure if you seardh for it you'll find it (they both work!)
Or try using Nair or Veet instead of shaving....waxing can be very painful. good luck

Answer 9

if you are in the bathtub do it while its under the water.
The water makes the hairs stand up straighter and then you get a closer shave. Otherwise, Nair or Veet works very well.

Answer 10

Shaving in the long-term will cause in-grown hairs, try brazilian waxing - its not as painful as you probably have heard and it will reduce your hair growth in the long run.