Are you ready to take charge of your personal grooming? The good news is you don't have to head to the salon for hair removal. It's completely safe and really easy to get a perfectly smooth shave around your vagina all from the comfort of your home. Make it a spa night and get the self-care you deserve! Just remember that you should never feel pressured to shave your vagina—it's totally a personal decision. Ready to get started? We'll walk you through the process with lots of helpful tricks so it's as smooth and safe as possible.

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Apply shaving cream to your skin and let it sit for a few minutes.

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Shave down in the direction your hair grows.

  1. Use your free hand to pull your skin taut and shave with downward strokes.[8] After every 1 or 2 strokes, rinse the razor so it doesn't get clogged. Go slowly and apply more shaving cream if you feel like you need it. Keep shaving until you've removed as much of the hair as you want.[9]
    • You can use any type of razor as long as it's new and sharp.[10] Dull blades make it harder to shave and you're more likely to nick yourself. Splurge on a quality razor—you can find razors with multiple blades or moisturizing strips for instance.
    • While you can shave all the hair off or leave a strip, you can also play around with fun styles. Buy grooming stencils at most beauty supply stores. Just press the adhesive stencil to your pubic area and shave the hair around it. When you remove the stencil, you'll see a design like a heart, triangle, or lightning bolt.
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Moisturize immediately after shaving.

  1. Massage lotion around your vagina to lock in moisture and soothe your skin. Get out of the bath or shower and pat your skin dry. Then, reach for a lotion that won't clog your pores to minimize your risk of getting ingrown hairs. These are labeled "Non-comedogenic" or "Won't clog pores." You might want a fragrance-free moisturizer or one that contains aloe vera gel since these are gentler on your skin.[14] Try shopping for a moisturizer that's got the eczema seal approval—these are the best on sensitive skin.[15]
    • Again, skip moisturizing your skin with baby oil if you plan on using condoms for protection since the oil will weaken the latex.
    • Don't apply aftershave or perfume to your vagina after you shave since it will really sting!
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Avoid scratching or picking the skin.

Expert Q&A

  • Question
    How do you stop ingrown pubic hairs when shaving?
    Mohiba Tareen, MD
    Mohiba Tareen, MD
    FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist
    Mohiba Tareen is a board certified Dermatologist and the founder of Tareen Dermatology located in Roseville, Maplewood and Faribault, Minnesota. Dr. Tareen completed medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. While a dermatology resident at Columbia University in New York City, she won the Conrad Stritzler award of the New York Dermatologic Society and was published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Tareen then completed a procedural fellowship which focused on dermatologic surgery, laser, and cosmetic dermatology.
    Mohiba Tareen, MD
    FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist
    Expert Answer
    The main reason you get ingrown hairs is that the hair curves back upon itself and makes an inflammatory reaction that then gets infected. Here are a few tips to prevent ingrown hairs, apply warm compresses to the area or even a warm shower before you treat the area to help stimulate blood flow. Massaging the area in a circular action with either soap or cleanser before you do your waxing or hair removal, helps bring the hair out of the follicle so it doesn't curve back upon itself. Choose a sharp single blade razor, not a dull overused razor because the sharper it is, the cleaner it lifts the hair. Remove your hair in the direction of hair growth making sure your skin is wet and lubricated.
  • Question
    What brand do we use?
    DespairBear
    DespairBear
    Community Answer
    Any brand is okay depending on your preference. Check the reviews of a product before using.
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Warnings

  • Always use clean grooming tools and never share them with others since you can share germs.[19]
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  • If your skin reacts to shaving and you get a severe rash, bleeding, discharge, or fever, call your doctor right away.[20]
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This article was co-authored by Mohiba Tareen, MD. Mohiba Tareen is a board certified Dermatologist and the founder of Tareen Dermatology located in Roseville, Maplewood and Faribault, Minnesota. Dr. Tareen completed medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. While a dermatology resident at Columbia University in New York City, she won the Conrad Stritzler award of the New York Dermatologic Society and was published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Tareen then completed a procedural fellowship which focused on dermatologic surgery, laser, and cosmetic dermatology. This article has been viewed 171,340 times.
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