women - shaving pubic hair?

Question

i'm sixteen and i just shaved my pubic hair for the first time. it's really itchy and driving me crazy!

are there creams or something to soothe the itch after i shave and are safe enough to use down there? i don't want to use my lotion or something like i use when i shave my legs because i know lotions can irritate that area.
or is the itch something i will have to wait out? because when i shaved my legs the first time, i remember they itched and bothered me a little, but now when i shave my legs it's fine. so is the itching down there something that will eventually not itch anymore?
the itching may also be due to razor burn (because i really need some new razors). but i used shaving cream. so do you know of ways to help prevent getting razor burn or irritation down there, too?

thanks for any help!

i also don't want to wax down there because it hurts. are there any alternatives, like can i use nair or something like that instead of shaving?

Answer 1

Just like when you first shaved your legs, the itching will eventually go away, and you will be able to shave yourself the same as shaving any other part of your body.

There are a few things you can do to make it better.

1) Always Always ALWAYS use a new razor. Trust me – a $1.50 is a small price to pay for comfy cootchie... to say nothing of one without scars from using a dull razor on it.

2) Shave regularly. If you shave daily, or every-other day you will never have to deal with stubble, or worry about being caught in an compromising position with 5 o’clock shadow on your girl.

Personally, when I am shaving instead of waxing, I shave every morning before jumping in the shower, it only takes a minute once you get the hang of it, and keeps you feeling fresh and pretty.

3) You can get a tube of stuff called “bikini Zone” at the drug store. Look for it near the girls shaving cream. It helps a lot, but won’t make up for a dull razor. While you are there – get a pack of new razors.

4) Wax. Yes, it hurts, but only for a second or two, and it lasts much longer – a few weeks usually. Don’t worry about the embarrassment issue – the girls who do it, do it all day every day. They have seen your parts.

It also hurts less after you do it a few times and know what to expect. I think the pain is mostly in the head... if you don’t think it will hurt much – it won’t – but if you think it is unbearable, it will be.

5) remember that bald is beautiful. This is just a part of being a girl, and like everything else, it will get better. But you do have to do it.

Answer 2

Until the 19220's most women did not shave any parts of their bodies. Then a major razor manufacturer made a razor specifically for women to use eon their armpits and legs. About the same time women's apparel took a turn where short sleeved dresses were OK to wear as well as skirts that came up to the knees. Thus, putting two and two together, it was an easy transition into women having haiy pits and legs when they were covered by clothing to shaving the hair off to make them "look" more feminine.
That was all well and good until the swim wear companies came out with a one piece suit with an attached skirt that let more leg show. Not only more leg, but if the wearer wasn't careful, tendrils of pubic hair would pop out the sides of it (heaven forbid) and gentlemen might get the wrong idea. Thus, now pubic hair needed to eithere be timmed or removed totally.
As some have stated, the hair was there for a reason, but many women felt it needed to be removed. So- pubic hair removal gained steam and the razor manufacturers made some more dough because of it.
Hair is certain parts of the human body for a variety of reasons. If it wasn't supposed to be there, it wouldn't be.

Answer 3

I shave my pubic hair into a small landing strip. I also go to the nude beach frequently and most girls there are either completely shaved or have a small strip of pubic hair. If your pubic area is going to be seen (in public or even just by your intimate lovers), it's more attractive to keep it well groomed. My point is that since many girls are now shaving or severely trimming our pubic hair, the gyno has seen it all and probably could care less what you do with your bush...or lack of it.

Answer 4

Shave Secret

Answer 5

When I shave even now (and have been doing it off and on for years) I still get the itching. When it itches I scratch and it clears up in a day or two. The razor burn also clears up pretty quickly.

As for what I use when I must shave I just use something like the physoderm instead as it is much gentler to the area instead of shaving cream.

As to how to prevent razor burn, there is no way that I know of because it is something that occurs with shaving. As for a new razor it will help make the cut a bit easier.

I don't shave much anymore at the request of my dr. I trim the hairs instead most of the time.

Shaving the pubic hair can not only potentially cause ingrown hairs (I've had a few of these) but also cause the hair to become coarse because shaving it causes it to lose some of its softeness.

But I would recommend applying some kind of oil there like baby oil to help keep the area from drying out after shaving.

Pls also discuss your concerns with your mom.

Answer 6

You can use hydrocortisone cream to make the itching stop. Hydrocortisone cream is an anti-itch formula. You should be able to find it at most stores. The itching will eventually go away on its own after a day or two. Then, your skin won't bother you so much if you do shave again. You could try using an women's electric shaver next time. Razors do cause your skin to become more sensitive.

Answer 7

Waxing is painful in such a sensitive area and could warp the follicles. Try hair removal designed for the bikini area. However, simply using regular hair removal, meant for different areas of your body, like Nair or Veet, etc. could cause extreme irritation and possibly burns! They weren't designed for that use. To soothe the area after you shave, try using baby lotions/oils or lotions designed for very sensitive skin. Usually products with no alcohol content work well. Someone suggested using hair conditioner, and that works as well during the actual shaving, but be careful and only use it on the external vagina to soften the hair.

The itching is normal, and even razor bumps are common.

Answer 8

Ahhh, I remember when I first shaved; I thought I was going to go crazy! Mind you, I have been doing it for the last 12 years and it doesn't really iritate at all... ( Im now 27 )
By all means, you always want to have fresh razors and always use shaving cream w/aloe.
After you shave, put baby oil on and you feel so much better.
Trust me, baby oil will make it all nice and smooth...
Good Luck .... :)

Answer 9

Don't use Nair - it has specific warnings about not using it down there - chemical burns on your genitalia are NOT GOOD!
It will always itch as the hair regrows. Blunt razors don't help either. Aftershave (like the guys use on their face) helps for preventing irritation - it stings A LOT, but does the trick. Waxing would end up being less painfull in the long run. You have to do it less often and it probably hurts just as much as putting aftershave on.

Answer 10

Well, waxing doesn't hurt as much as you would think. I use nair wax strips, they work like a charm.

Opting for the "no wax" method, your best bet would be hair removal cream. Nair makes special creams just for the bikini area. I've used it and it took a few applications but it worked pretty well. It didn't burn, but it did have that "nair" smell. and they also have lotions for removing razor burn bumps.