How to Groom Intimately: Easy Steps for a Smooth Shave

Whether for a really smooth look or a neat trim for swimming, here's how to be ready for luscious intimate grooming with all ease and lesser pain.

Shower First: Treat yourself to a warm shower or bath before you grab your razor. Warm water will soften the pubic hair and open up the pores to make the shave a lot less painful. You can put a little conditioner while bathing so as to also soften the hair.

Trimming: Shaving becomes quite easy when the hair is shorter. Begin to trim the outer areas with sharp scissors and work inward. This can be a quick step if natural is the look, and a drawn-out process if a more ideal appearance is desired. Make sure that the scissors you are using are razor-sharp so that they don't pull at the hair.

Ready to Shave: Now for the shave. A good-quality razor is needed, one preferably with more than one blade. You don't need anything fancy, just ensure the blade is new. Get comfy while sitting with one leg raised to make access easier. And if you're able to, use a mirror so you can see what you're doing; this is especially true for the novice. Shave from the outside in, more to remove the cream and hair than to perfect the job on the first go. Rinse the razor after each touch to keep it working well, and add more cream for subsequent strokes until skin is as smooth as can be.

Routine Maintenance: Set up a schedule for running regular maintenance. Too frequent shaving would only irritate sensitive skin. So...

Quick Tip: Shaving may become an intimate act in your love life. Make it a foreplay or a playful bond between partners. Get creative with styles or designs; making that a little bit simpler for women due to the anatomy, but men could also dabble with unique styles.