Hi,
I'm getting married in a month and my fiancee` has expressed that she wouldn't mind a bald head. Since the hair on my head is bald I knew what else she was talking about. Anyhow, I'm not excited about taking clippers or scissors to that area. Any suggestions? I hear NAIR is a burning bi%ch and since we're going to a hot location for the honeymoon, I don't want to worry about getting a heat rash or any irritaiton down there. So for those who have experience with this stuff, please offer your advice/suggestions.
thanks

Clippers.

Just be careful.

Well I'm a chick but I do have some advice to offer.

First of all, does your fiance shave? Cause you could always ask her as far as taking proper care of the skin goes.

I'm assuming you're going to get rid of everything?? She said bald didnt she? Not just trimmed? Wow, that's going to take some work.

One of the most important things: Dont razor off the hair at the base, or further up. If at all possible.....Trust me, prickly does not mix with smooth, wet areas.

That's probably the only vital thing I can contribute....

I use Bikini Zone and coconut oil for any razor burn or irritation. Works great. Watch out for ingrown hairs while it's growing back, if you dont want to keep shaving ( your skin gets used to the shaving with continued practice and doesnt get irritated or inrgrown hairs as much.)

Congrats and have fun! :tu:

You could always have a professional do it (common, its a special occasion!)
And try to find some stuff called "Tend Skin" if Naturegirls suggestions for ingrowns dont work :)

Phillips Norelco Bodygroomer, enough said. :nod:

Do keep in mind that if you are not intending to maintain this look indefinitely that during the regrowth stage you will without a doubt go through the itchiest period of time you have ever experienced, likely lasting upwards of a week. Fortunately it's slightly more socially acceptable for a guy to be scratching there than it would be a woman.

Once you start, you can never stop. Do not take this decision lightly.:nono:

HOT - guava posting in a pube shaving thread!!

It's true, Guava. :lol: I wish I was a guy sometimes so it would be vaguely socially accepetable to adjust myself as well. Hey it happens to girls too! :p

width-- I have heard good things about Tend Skin. I'll have to try it.

Get a set of clippers and mow the lawn to the lowest guard setting.

Remove the guard and trim away at the flats, leaving whatever kind of patch you want above your unit. Keep the unguarded clippers away from your loose skin.

Get a new razor blade and a non-menthol shaving cream. Lather up. Avoid using soap as your lubricant as it'll dry you out and increase your itching.

Pull the skin flat as only you know how and shave away. You'll likely find it's the easiest part of your body to shave.

Rinse the blade often. Pitch it when you're done. (Lots of bacteria in this area, you do not want to re-use that blade.)

Rub the shaved areas with a washcloth afterwards to exfoliate, but avoid soap.

Pat the area down with a towel to dry off. Don't rub.

Apply a fragrance-free, non-comodogenic lotion to the shaved area once you've dried off.

Repeat every 3-5 days. You'll have it down to an under 5 minute task in just a couple of sessions.

Start now so that you're not fidgeting at your wedding.

:gl:

excellent advice across the board. Anyhow I also asked this on a couple other forums and it seemed to me like the best way to go was with the clippers. The razor and the shaving cream freaked me out cuz I was afraid I couldn't see anything. I'm not going to go have it done so it seemed clippers were the way to go. I turned up some music so the buzzing sound wouldn't make me nervous. I got pretty close. I didn't mess with my balls or anything like that because it's pretty tricky to get the right tightness down. Anyhow it's pretty nice. I don't think I gotta worry about irritation or itching when it grows back.

I didn't mess with my balls or anything like that because it's pretty tricky to get the right tightness down.

Just be sure to use sub-zero water temps and that razor will glide right across if you can find them :lol:

"Local Bar Grows Rampant Intimate Body Hair: Owners Perplexed, Neighbors Disgusted"

Ever had this happen? After you shave your face in the morning you head off to school/work/the couch etc. And go about your day.

Then about 11:30-1 o'clock you rub your chin a bit and you think to yourself "Hey, I did a pretty good job." Then you slide your hand around your jaw bone and you feel a spot you missed. And you think to yourself "Son of a &*%(#@!"

I'm not trying to make any comparisons or puns, but I just thought of that because I did that today. I doubt I could be the only one.

Trim down with clippers as far as u can. Go in the shower and use a good shaving cream (one that helps prevent razor burn such as Aveeno) and a good razor (i.e. Gillette Fusion). You may also want to use a preshave cream/lotion to prepare the hair for shaving. The warm water will soften the hair and open the pores for a close shave. Shave with the growth of the hair (once over, that's it). Then apply cold water to close the pores (very important!). I personally use an aftershave to help with irritation. As long as I shave every day, I have no problems and the razor burn subsides. The only reason I know all of this is b/c my fiancee also requested that I shave and now I really like it. Plus I shave the rest of my body so it just looks better. It's much, much cleaner and ahem, may make your extremities appear larger. Hope this helps

and use a good shaving cream

The new gillette fusion gel is THE BEST shaving cream I have ever used. I bought it thinking it would be comparable to all the other gels out there, but no way. This stuff is phenomenal. I won't use any other shaving cream from now on.

Rinse the blade often. Pitch it when you're done. (Lots of bacteria in this area, you do not want to re-use that blade.)


Urm, actually it's not as dirty as you think. Your face is about as dirty as down there and if you touch your face with your hands a lot, then it is much MORE dirty than down there. Providing you wash regularly and properly that is :)

I don't think throwing the blade away is necessarily bad advice, I just don't think it's as important as you think.

Urm, actually it's not as dirty as you think.

Shave your crotch. Shave a patch of clear skin using the same blade.

I stick with my assessment. :nod:

Shave your crotch. Shave a patch of clear skin using the same blade.

I stick with my assessment. :nod:

All I know is that I'm glad my face/arm/whatever else doesn't smell the same as my crotch does after a good ride/run. I think that's enough for me.

"Musk"

anyone consider waxing??

Shave your crotch. Shave a patch of clear skin using the same blade.

I stick with my assessment. :nod:

Aye, the blade being worn out is a different argument though! :D I'm just saying it's not so dirty. But, yes, it may sting to use that blade elsewhere :)

"Local Bar Grows Rampant Intimate Body Hair: Owners Perplexed, Neighbors Disgusted"


:lol: :lol: :lol:

I thought the same from the title!!!

Aye, the blade being worn out is a different argument though! :D

Agreed, that's a separate issue. I'm saying that you'll get more infected follicles if you shave clear skin with a blade that's done crotch-duty. :nod:

When I first saw this thread title on the main page in the Off Topic section I would have put money on it that SLOTH started this thread...what a pleasant surprise!

All I can say is Norelco Bodygroom!

anyone consider waxing??

:eek: :cry:

seriously its the best way to go... its leaves you super clean, takes rid of the dead skin layer giving you baby smooth skin and you dont have to worry about the hair growing back for long. Plus if you've really decided on going hairless, you ll see your hair thinning.

Careful...

No. I don't want anyone ripping stuff off of anything down there.

That is right up there with bamboo shims pounded under finger nails to make you talk.

Yikes.

Whatever advice you decide to follow, have your partner do it... it's pretty sexy... ;)

Whatever advice you decide to follow, have your partner do it... it's pretty sexy... ;)I couldn't disagree more. Most women are well-intentioned, but not nearly careful enough; they don't know what they are doing. Lisa has caused me considerable pain and bloodloss.

Do it yourself and THEN let your woman enjoy. Oh, and get a Men's Bodygroom (http://www.johnstonefitness.com/store/shop.php?c=health&n=3760931&i=B000EG8HLE&x=Philips_Norelco_BG2020_Mens_Bodygroom). They rule.

I couldn't disagree more. Most women are well-intentioned, but not nearly careful enough; they don't know what they are doing. Lisa has caused me considerable pain and bloodloss.

Do it yourself and THEN let your woman enjoy. Oh, and get a Men's Bodygroom (http://www.johnstonefitness.com/store/shop.php?c=health&n=3760931&i=B000EG8HLE&x=Philips_Norelco_BG2020_Mens_Bodygroom). They rule.


:lol:

Re the Bodygroom - to put it bluntly (although I hope it's not blunt!) - how effective is it when dealing with the sack? It's a very delicate area, so the utmost care is essential!

Re the Bodygroom - to put it bluntly (although I hope it's not blunt!) - how effective is it when dealing with the sack? It's a very delicate area, so the utmost care is essential!

I've read some negative comments about this item, so I too am curious if it's all it says it is. I have a Conair heavy duty trimmer with attachments that works pretty good. I purchased a Braun "Hair Perfect" while living in Germany and loved it. But it is 220, not 110, so I haven't been able to use it since coming back to the States :mad:

But it is 220, not 110, so I haven't been able to use it since coming back to the States :mad:
Would this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A1QKSU/002-8618984-7457658?v=glance&n=172282)work?

Would this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000A1QKSU/002-8618984-7457658?v=glance&n=172282)work?

Hmmm, I don't know. :confused: Any electricians in da house??? The adapter is a 220-240V. Could I plug a 110 adapter up to it? It can be used as cordless also once charged. HELP :D

Re the Bodygroom - to put it bluntly (although I hope it's not blunt!) - how effective is it when dealing with the sack? It's a very delicate area, so the utmost care is essential!

It works more than fine. You have nothing to worry about as long as............you make sure to have it charged. When not well charged I have heard it has a tendency to "pinch" the skin. :eek: :lol:

I use it to shave my chest, arms, back, and other areas. I wouldn't use anything else. :tucool:

Yes, 220/240v is the range of voltage and the converter will step the voltage down to 115/120v ac. BUT the device shown above only works if you plug it into a 220v outlet and converts to 120v. Make sense? what you need is a 120v to 220v step up converter (transformer). that way you can plug it into your outlet in the U.S. and it will output the 240v for your clippers bought in Europe.

Something like this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AMFNGY/ref=sr_11_1/102-0541934-2983338?ie=UTF8)

Yes, 220/240v is the range of voltage and the converter will step the voltage down to 115/120v ac. BUT the device shown above only works if you plug it into a 220v outlet and converts to 120v. Make sense? what you need is a 120v to 220v step up converter (transformer). that way you can plug it into your outlet in the U.S. and it will output the 240v for your clippers bought in Europe.

Something like this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AMFNGY/ref=sr_11_1/102-0541934-2983338?ie=UTF8)

:nono: :nono: :nono:

What you write about the direction of change is correct but the item you are linking to is NOT a power converter, it is merely a plug adaptor.

Many electrical items today are waht is called "smart" that is they can work on both European 220 current and US 110 current as they have the ability to switch built in to their adaptor. If the item is "smart" then all you need is a plug converter.

But if it isn't "smart" then you need both a power converter and a plug adaptor (which could be built into one item.)

Increasingly, electroninc products sold in the US are "smart". Most power cords for laptops are "smart." You can tell if the item you are concerned about is "smart" by looking at its voltage range. If it says something like "100-240v" then it is "smart" and can accomodate any current in that range (which includes US's and Europe's).

My experience from living in Europe is that a lot of their electronics are NOT "smart." But all you need to do is read on the adaptor what the voltage range is to tell.

My other experience is that the power transformers usually don't work too well. I blew out the circuits of my hosts a few times before I gave up. But that was back in 1999. I haven't tried since and I left Europe in Jan 2004.

I would not be surprised if Braun makes a US version, as Braun sells a lot of electronics here. You just need to search.

Also these days, as I do a lot of international travel, I pretty much won't buy an item iif it is not "smart" and I carry around a complete set of universal plugs so no matter where I end up I usually have a plug adaptor that fits.


Check out this (http://www.braun.com/global/products/shavinggrooming/haircutting/haircutting/models.html) link from Braun's site. According to this your Braun should be "smart" But that may be only for newer models. You need to check your adaptor -- which you say in your post is 220-240v which leads me to believe yours is not.


:)

It works more than fine. You have nothing to worry about as long as............you make sure to have it charged. When not well charged I have heard it has a tendency to "pinch" the skin. :eek: :lol:

I use it to shave my chest, arms, back, and other areas. I wouldn't use anything else. :tucool:

All I know is that what I use right now (regularly Philips clippers) requires me to be VERY careful down there.

Whoops, yep you are right Justitia. My bad Devery. I didn't look at the specs close enough. You are probably gonna spend around $20 for a power converter (well, a step-up transformer).

This (http://www.voltage-converter-transformers.com/step-up-transformer.html) one is what you want

Whoops, yep you are right Justitia. My bad Devery. I didn't look at the specs close enough. You are probably gonna spend around $20 for a power converter (well, a step-up transformer).

This (http://www.voltage-converter-transformers.com/step-up-transformer.html) one is what you want

Not to dog you, airforcePTL ... :lol: (And I do SOOO Love a man in uniform..;) ) but I think you mean a "step-down converter, as Devery is stepping down his voltage from 220 to 110. But I believe that maost o fthe ones on the site you linked have a switch to go back and forth between step-up and step down.

Just Devery has to be careful as to what he buys. But your site, airforcePTL, states on page 2 where the step-downs are listed that they too are often called step-ups (to make things more confusing) . I presume that is because most of the transformers come with a switch (and of course we have to deal with the American cultural hegemony... as we travel more over there than they do here. :lol: )

Not to dog you, airforcePTL ... :lol: (And I do SOOO Love a man in uniform..;) ) but I think you mean a "step-down converter, as Devery is stepping down his voltage from 220 to 110. But I believe that maost o fthe ones on the site you linked have a switch to go back and forth between step-up and step down.

Just Devery has to be careful as to what he buys. But your site, airforcePTL, states on page 2 where the step-downs are listed that they too are often called step-ups (to make things more confusing) . I presume that is because most of the transformers come with a switch (and of course we have to deal with the American cultural hegemony... as we travel more over there than they do here. :lol: )

:confused: are you sure? the razor requires 240v to operate and he needs to bump up the 120v from his outlet to 240v. but i guess it would be safe to say to get one that can do both :lol: . i dunno, i've been outside all day and i am tired... so my brain's not working well :D

All I know is when I was in Iraq, a Lt told me to plug in a brand new wet-n-dry shop vac. It was 110 and he said to plug it into an extension outlet that was plugged into 220. I hit start, it wound up big time, then the motor smoked like he** I know this has absolutely nothing to do with shaving your pubes...sorry :D

I think I'll just buy me a new trimmer so I don't start a fire or get electicuted.

I'll second those who said the 'norelco body groom'. (A hillarious website btw norelco put up for the product) How is it different from a regular trimmer? Well most trimmers are flat. This one is curved slightly, so you DONT want to use it above the neck. Also the teeth are very close together so you dont have to worry about getting chewed up. THIS is definitely the way to go to keep it trimmed for sure. If she wants it all smooth, the bodygroomer does a 'pretty' good job, but a mach 3 might be the best way to finish things up. Be warned though.. you're likely to experience some irritation the first ime.. its not used to being shaved. :D

Important Notice.

Whatever you people do, DO NOT put Aqua-Velva on your freshly shaved genitals...:cry: :( :evil: :cry:

Important Notice.

Whatever you people do, DO NOT put Aqua-Velva on your freshly shaved genitals...:cry: :( :evil: :cry:
:lol: duly noted

Important Notice.

Whatever you people do, DO NOT put Aqua-Velva on your freshly shaved genitals...:cry: :( :evil: :cry:

:lol: :lol: :lol: and I take it you rode the short bus to school (no offense meant towards the mentally challenged).

I have a reoccuring problem with razor burn/razor bumps when I go to work on the groin area. Any suggestions on prevention?

I have a reoccuring problem with razor burn/razor bumps when I go to work on the groin area. Any suggestions on prevention?
Use a Bodygroom (http://mall.johnstonefitness.com/shop.php?i=B000EG8HLE). If I use a razor I have horrible rashes and itching, but I can use the Bodygroom everywhere with no issues. I've been using it for years with no problems.

Use a Bodygroom (http://mall.johnstonefitness.com/shop.php?i=B000EG8HLE). If I use a razor I have horrible rashes and itching, but I can use the Bodygroom everywhere with no issues. I've been using it for years with no problems.
I have a bodygroom but I usually just use it on the delicate areas. I use the razor for the surrounding area. I'll give this a try.

Wow, I'd been curious about something like this for quite a while, but was never motivated enough to actually search for it. There seems to be a lot of good info here.

ctrl+d :shifteyes:

Hi,
I'm getting married in a month and my fiancee` has expressed that she wouldn't mind a bald head. Since the hair on my head is bald I knew what else she was talking about.

The only reason I know all of this is b/c my fiancee also requested that I shave and now I really like it.

I wonder if these requests go both ways, or if it's another of those annoying one-way streets. :confused:

I couldn't disagree more. Most women are well-intentioned, but not nearly careful enough; they don't know what they are doing. Lisa has caused me considerable pain and bloodloss.

Yeah, no way I'd want someone else with sharp metal objects down there - it's scary enough doing it myself. I also definitely would not want to do this to a woman, despite how hot it sounds at first. There's no way I'm going to risk mutilating such a valuable and important area. :p

I'm going to have to check into this bodygroom thing everyone is talking about. :cool:

Can you imagine taking a straight razor to that area, on either gender? I'm going to faint just thinking about it.

I wonder if these requests go both ways, or if it's another of those annoying one-way streets. :confused:
No, this one is definitely a two-way street. I think it's becoming more commonplace that you are expected to have the region maintained.

Use a Bodygroom (http://mall.johnstonefitness.com/shop.php?i=B000EG8HLE). If I use a razor I have horrible rashes and itching, but I can use the Bodygroom everywhere with no issues. I've been using it for years with no problems.


I've got one of those for awhile. Have you had trouble with the blade foil dropping out after awhile? I even went so far as to buy a new foil but it falls out as well if there is no guard on it.

I thought about buying one of the new style that Target carries, but I'm scared it won't be any better.

Have you had trouble with the blade foil dropping out after awhile? I even went so far as to buy a new foil but it falls out as well if there is no guard on it.I bought one of those because of the rave reviews on this site but I really found it to be less impressive than other electric razors I've used. It must only work on men.

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Waxing is the way forward. It hurts, but it's worth it.

Surprise her with a lightning bolt shape :tucool:

LMFAO

Keep the pubs man, Nothing like it.

As for females make sure the rug matches the curtains.

Bodygroom works good for lowering and clearing up the hair in that area to a low level. "Sack wise" you are awfully safe. After you get used to shaving in this area, you can start with a razor carefully and be just fine. Just be smart about it and slow. It's much easier and safer that you might think.