Shaving a serious question?

Question

how come when i shave downstairs i get bumps?

Answer 1

The reason you get razor bumps when shaving your pubic area is because the skin down there is much more sensitive than your facial skin. The best thing to do to avoid this is to just trim it down low instead of shaving to avoid irritation and itching. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

It's razor burn. You probably didn't have a sharp enough razor, or the area where the hair was wasn't cleaned of all the dirt and oils. To prevent it:

1. Prepare your skin for the shave:

Bathe and exfoliate first. You can use a loofah, shower puff, or a chemical exfoliant that contains salicylic acid to remove dirt, oil and dead skin so the razor will glide smoothly and evenly.

Cover the area to be shaved with conditioner or skin lotion and let it sit for a few minutes prior to shaving - don’t rub it into the skin. This will soften the hair and make the shave much easier. Don’t let it sit longer than five minutes either as your skin will start to absorb the moisture and puff up, keeping you from getting a close shave. Alternatively, you can soak some wash cloths with the hot, steamy water and apply them to your skin for a few minutes.

Trade in your shaving cream or gel for some old-fashioned shaving soap, a mug and a badger brush. These soaps are less expensive, provide superior lubrication, and the use of the brush stands the hair up for a superior shave. Find them at your local supermarket.

2. Shaving technique:

Make sure your blade is clean and sharp.

Shave in slow, small strokes tapping the razor under hot water to clean it between each stroke. A blade full of hair won’t sit evenly against the skin.

Loose skin should be held taut - but not stretched.

Apply only as much pressure as is needed.

Shave with the grain as much as is possible to achieve the closeness you desire.

If you must double back over an area, apply more lubricant (soap or cream) first.

3. Post-shave skin care:

Splash cold water or run an ice cube over your freshly shaven skin to close up your pores. Ice works just as well as alcohol and will not dry out your skin.

Apply an aloe vera or tea tree oil balm to moisturize, soothe and cool your skin.

Answer 3

irritation. use a good skin cream.

Answer 4

You may be shaving against the direction in which the hair is growing.  Not a good idea.

Why not just trim your hair if you are worried about having a jungle next to your genitals?  It will not itch, you will not have bumps and you will still look like a man.

Worth a try.  Use the scissors that come in a men's grooming kit but sterilize them in alcohol and let them dry before snipping carefully away any unwanted hair.

Answer 5

You are shaving against the "grain" and it causes minor to major irritation. Trim, don't shave.

Answer 6

Your razer coud be worn out and having you get razor burn.

Answer 7

Sensitive skin, dull razors, and shaving against the hair growth can all cause bumps when shaving downstairs.  Change your blades regularly and use both a shaving cream and an aftershave lotion for sensitive skin.  Use the aftershave twice a day for 2-3 days after shaving.

Answer 8

call me crazy...but what I do is I take a bath and apply conditioner for a good 5 minutes ...maybe even longer

this softens your hair and opens your pores from soaking..

I get a perfect shave almost everytime

and I am VERY sensitive otherwise