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Are down-there diseases caused by shaving?


 

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Does shaving down there does cause disease? I’m 16 and I sorta want to shave but I don't know how. I am scared I might catch something like a virus, ‘cause when you shave, your razor touches you armpits and legs. Is there any method I can use that will not harm my body?


No, sweetie, shaving down there does not, in and of itself, give you a disease. If you aren’t careful, though, you could get an infection, so take our tips below to heart before you pick up the razor.


- Don’t use a dull razor. It’s actually way easier to shave the sensitive skin down there with a fresh blade than an old one.
- Rusty razor? Toss it ASAP. If you can see any rust on any part of your razor and blade, it’s time to get rid of that sucker, pronto.
- Go slowly! Choose a time when you won’t be rushed for shaving down there, and experiment with different angles and positions.
- Use a shaving gel or lotion. Trust us, soap is inadequate for shaving down there (and the combo of soap + razor isn’t fab for your skin, either). In the case of shaving gel, more is more, so lather up!
- Don’t use anyone else’s razor. It’s just not a good idea, ya know?
- If you cut yourself, clean the razor and the area well and apply an antibiotic ointment.


If you’re still not sure about using a razor down there, you could always try a hair removal cream or waxing.


For more tips on shaving, CLICK HERE!

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OK so im only 12 but i have A LOT of hair down there and a lot of times there seems do be ingrown hairs. I have curly hair, but does that really make a difference?




Hey Girl--

It's totally normal to have a lot of hair down there. If you feel self-conscious you can try shaving waxing. 




best of luck 
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by chandler218 on 8/7/2012 3:46:45 PM

 
 



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all my friends shave down there and my mom said I should so I did. but I got a really bad rash and it didnt go away until after the hair grew back. I really want to shave but I dont want to get anothr bad rash how can i prevent that?

 

Hey girlie!  Sounds like you got a bad case of razor burn, every girl's worst enemy!  There are creams and other products to keep that from happening.  You can also try exfoliating the area before and after shaving.  Use your loofah or a washcloth to wash the area and use lots of soap when you shave.  Good luck!  xoxo 


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by bonjovibabe on 7/5/2012 4:22:04 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD! I shaved down there and used a shaving cream-somewhat a lot but now it itches and kinda hurts there. Like there are some small pimple/red irritated spots there too. Also, right after I shaved, it didn't cut all of the hair and i could see some from under my skin and poking out like it wasn't cut. I used a new shaver too.





Hey girl,

This type of irritation is totally normal the first few times you shave! Read this article for tips on how to get through this without pain. In the meantime, rub a lil bit of Neosporin on the spots that hurt and wait for it to go away. Try to wear looser clothes and all-cotton panties for your sensitive skin to get used to being exposed! 
Lauren C.

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by savannah.renae on 8/1/2011 6:09:08 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD , i just shaved down there but only on the top cause i thought maybe if i shaved every thing i might get infected but now when i touch the top of my private area its pointy like the hairs and it hurts,i put cream maybe to smoothe it out but it didnt work i didnt cut myself but i also didnt use shaving cream so is that a bad thing it hurts when i touch it like the hairs ?

 

 

Ow! Girl, you really should use soap or shaving cream. I like Kiss My Face's shave lotions. I use one that smells like mint and has a cooling sensation. Have you tried antibiotic ointment? Please don't try shaving again until the hair grows back. If it gets really bad see a doc. These articles might help too:
http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/06/29/5-tips-to-nix-that-stubborn-razor-burn.aspx

http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/02/01/trimmed-down-there.aspx

http://www.girlslife.com/post/2010/10/15/Shaving-Snafu.aspx


mary h.

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by mozilla10 on 7/13/2011 12:01:55 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD!

 

Hey girl, do you have a question? Smile

mary h.

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by mozilla10 on 7/13/2011 11:57:46 AM

 
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