Girls Shaving Their Pussy
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Girls Shaving Their Pussy
By Kim Tranell Updated: Feb 23, 2022
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That is, if you even want to shave. You totally don't have to.
First things first: There's no one right way to deal with pubic hair . You can leave it how it grows, shave it into a shape, wax it off completely, trim it a little bit, or something else entirely—it's all fine. At the end of the day, how you decide to handle your body (including your pubic hair!) is entirely up to you.
That being said, if you do decide to alter your pubic hair in some way, you want to be armed with the right tools and info to avoid getting any nicks, bumps, or razor burn because those can be uncomfortable anywhere, but especially down there. Read on for expert tips on how to shave your pubic hair and answers to all your questions about grooming.
We get it. You're bombarded by what seems like a million messages about pube grooming—friends who talk about being totally bare, waxing ads at every salon— and you're like: Is this the norm? Am I a freak? Should I shave it all off ASAP? But the truth is, some girls like a bare bikini area, while others get a little freaked by feeling exposed. Some may be into a little bit of a trim, but not all that psyched about the upkeep of taking it all off.
Consider your pubic-hair stylings a very personal preference, says Jennifer Ashton, MD, an ob-gyn and author of The Body Scoop for Girls . Just like anything else you'd do to your bod—your haircut, your nail art, your makeup routine (or lack thereof)—go with what feels right for you.
Waxing is fine—and TBH, it will probably leave you with a smoother surface and slightly less frequent upkeep than shaving—but real talk: Ripping your hair out can be pretty painful. On the other hand, depilatory creams can be fairly painless, but you have to read the package and the instructions very carefully, because not all are made for the uber-sensitive skin of your vulva and bikini line.
And even those that are can irritate—or burn—your skin if left on too long. Shaving, can feel like an easier and more familiar introduction to bikini-line grooming: You've been doing it to your legs, so you've got the basics down, right? Again, though, this decision is up to you. Do some research and pick what's best for your situation.
Let's say shaving is your choice for hair removal, there are still some specific steps you should take in order to make sure you're taking proper care of yourself down there. It sounds complicated, but just follow the steps below and you'll be smooth in no time.
Shaving will be so much easier when the hair is shorter. Just use a small pair of scissors or a hair trimmer and cut down on the hair so it's about a quarter of an inch long.
This step is important. "Any time you shave or wax, that hair follicle on your skin is going to be opened up," explains Dr. Ashton. "That makes it easy for bacteria to enter and cause an infection." So, you want to make sure the area is clean before you get to work. An exfoliant will remove dead skin and help to prevent ingrown hairs. Again, make sure you are using a simple product that won't irritate your skin. Also, remember that these products are not for inside your vagina, but simply the outer area.
Once again, make sure you're choosing a simple shaving cream for sensitive skin. Then, dab it all over your pubic area.
It's finally time for the big shave. Since pubic hair is the thickest hair on your body, take a brand-new blade or a fresh-and-sharp disposable razor. Then shave downward *with* the hair, i.e. in the direction it's growing. Using small strokes and holding your skin taut with the other hand will help protect against nicks and cuts. And of course: Take. It. Slow.
Before you go completely bare though, keep in mind, certain areas are more sensitive and prone to redness and irritation. "It's best to leave the hair right around the vaginal opening alone because the skin there is so sensitive," warns Dr. Holmes. "Trimming is fine, but shaving can create a problem."
After you're done shaving and you've rinsed away the excess cream, moisturize with a fragrance-free lotion.
According to Dr. Holmes, that's totally a myth. "It has a sharp edge after you shave, so it just feels thicker or coarser," she says. In reality, though, the hair hasn't changed.
So you shaved and now it's like your bikini line is breaking out on you. That's likely folliculitis, aka razor burn, and it happens when bacteria get inside those little hair follicles and inflame them, causing those prickly pink-and-white bumps you're seeing.
Many times this issue will resolve on its own within a few days, but in the meantime, you can soothe your skin by applying a little 1% hydrocortisone cream (available near the first aid products at the drugstore) or an ointment with vitamins A and D/zinc oxide (aka diaper rash cream).
If it doesn't clear up or it's driving you nuts, see your doctor for a prescription for an antibiotic. "It can really help," says Dr. Ashton.
It's as if the biggest, most painful pimple of your life has sprung right by your swimsuit line, huh? Don't freak out, it's probably just an ingrown hair. You get them when dead skin cells clog up a hair follicle and force the hair that's inside to grow sideways under the skin (rather than up and out).
Resist the urge to dig or pick, and instead, treat it once a day with a mild toner containing salicylic acid, the same exfoliating ingredient used to beat acne. See a doc for treatment if the itching/burning/pain gets serious.
Sneaking scratches through your bikini bottoms is not a good look. Most likely, that itching is caused by prickly dry skin or some sort of inflammation. If you're shaving with soap, try switching to shaving cream, since it'll moisturize your skin a little more. And to prevent the tiny bumps and micro-nicks that cause the aforementioned irritation, use a brand-new razor and warm water next time.
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How old were you when you first shaved your pussy? More importantly what was it that gave you the idea to do so? Who use to do it but now pretty much keep it natural with some simple trimming? We are not getting graded here so just be honest and please don't give me ridiculous answers like "it's healthier or it's cleaner etc, just plain honest answers. I've seen blogs of girls beginning to shave there baby pussies at an age before I was even shaving my legs which didn't happen until I was 15.
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I think I was 15 or 16. My best friend and I were just starting to get really physical with our boyfriends. They were already starting to touch and play with our bare boobs. And a few times rubbing my pussy over my pants. We had been talking to some of the older girls and they said we needed to start shaving our pussies. The boys like it better and the sex is better. We did and the rest is history. I have always kept it that way because I like how it made me feel. More sexy I suppose and I do feel that it makes it more sensitive to touch (and tongue, of course).
Not long ago Stubble between shaves was the deal breaker (who knows when sex will happen) Natural + trim is/was the ONLY way to go Let porn do their thing & I'll do mine
Not a truer statement could be made on this subject. I as well gave up on that daily shaving or beware of the stubble itch plus the fact that I either sweat more when it was bald or it was due to not having hair to absorb it and keep me dry. Then when I decided enough was enough and grew my puff ball back again I found out guys really don't give much of shit anyway as they munch it as often and as good as they did when my puss looked like a 4 yr old.
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when i was like 13 because thats when i was going through puberty and didn't like all the hair. me not liking so much hair and wanting to act older was what gave me the idea (i grew up with an older sister and cousin, i was always trying to fit in when i was younger) i didn't shave it that much though because i didn't know how to do it properly at first but now i do shave it fully. not every time i take a shower but like ones a week. because i dont like being hairy, i rarely wear underwear so it'd be weird if i was wearing some leggings or yoga pants and some hair was sticking out, and i love how it feels when its smooth and i know you said not to give generic reasons like its cleaner but i do feel much cleaner when im fully shaven.
The moment I noticed hair growth. I was probably 12/13. I'd already been shaving my legs and arm pits by that point. My mother actually had to teach me at 9 how to shave my armpits. I started shaving after that because I figured it was normal just to get rid of any hair growth. So as soon as I noticed I was getting pubes, I started to shave.
14, when I started shaving I started shaving everything. I don't remember why except thinking that's what you did when you shaved... I shaved my big toes and arms as well-lol. Now no, I actually don't shave anything at all. I am an adult and don't see the point. If someone would judge me on that then I am way better off without them.
I started shaving puts legs and pussy as soon as I noticed hair there. Older sister started shaving at 15 and I wanted to be like her so I started. I still shave because I hate getting a mouth full of hair when I go down on a woman so why shouldn't I keep mine shaved if I want someone to go down on me.
I see your point! I have also been with several girls in my past some shaved bare and others with trimmed bush and can't say either bothered me. Generally the hair on our pussy lips themselves is pretty sparse and generally not very long so not much of a problem. Once in a while I think back to those days and miss it a bit.
I think 16 or 17 because I thought guys would get turned off by hair (spoiler alert, most don't actually care that much). So now I just keep it trim and only shave it completely every few months when I feel like it.
Yes I get a big giggle out of the answers some guys give about this subject when we all know that if a girl they are interested in drops her panties and it looks like an Amazon forest he will still go after it. Guys want PUSSY and are going to take it any way it comes. Thanks for your response and a very honest one.
haha you're totally right on that one!
I started when I was twelve, shortly after I started watching porn and masturbating. Honestly I didn't do a great job, I just did enough to keep the hair out of the way of fingering and periods, but once I started getting physical I started to wax and epilate
Ummm 15 I think. Started doing it because my friends were. Nowadays I either shave or trim it depending on my mood at the time. I have a landing strip at the moment
For a private plane or an airliner? LOL
haha it was pretty late. i was scared to do it for awhile in fear of cutting myself. i trimmed mostly, and started shaving at like 17. i didn't even start doing my arms, legs and underarms till i was like, 13-14.
OK! but what was the reason you decided to shave that cute pussy? (Nothing personal here, they are all cute in my opinion)
haha all good. honestly, it was curiosity more than anything. i wanted to see how 'she' looked nude.
Can't argue with that as I did that myself and I would bet most of us girls do that at some point in our youth. I did keep my pussy bare for a short time and then got tired of the maintenance daily to keep it baby ass smooth.
yeah I'm pretty sure a lot of girls can relate. it does get annoying -.-
I think is was when I started growing pubic hair. I personally prefer to be completely bald. I shave my pubic area and arms every other day and everything else once a week. I just love be the feel of being bare.
I honestly don't know. I don't think I started doing that until I was like 19 but I started growing hair down there at a late age, like 17.
So you still keep in baby ass smooth or just trim?
Trim unless whoever I date next wants it shaved. The hair down there doesn't bother me.
Oh I hate that answer so bad! It's your body so keep it the way you want to keep it and don't let a boyfriend or whatever influence that decision. Take my word for it: The guy who makes the stupid request that he wants it baby smooth will also gladly take it covered in jungle bush if that is the way it comes.
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