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Body Shaving

Part of feeling good about yourself is liking what you see in the mirror each morning. Nothing can make you feel good about yourself more than a good shave. It wakes you up and  makes you feel fresh and alive. For some guys, shaving their faces isn’t enough, if you’re like me and don’t have that much body hair, it isn’t really a problem, but for some guys who have lots of body hair, it can be.

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Most of the male models and porn stars we see these days are all shaved, and you can rest assured that they also have either shaved pubic hair or pubic hair that’s trimmed right down (see above). Pubic and body hair trimming isn’t a new thing, it’s been around for millenia, the ancient greeks and egyptians used to practice pubic hair trimming on each other as a form of ritual.

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I for one trim and shave my pubic hair. It’s a personal choice and is something that I’ve done for many years. Shaving your pubic hair is very hygienic, it prevents or reduces the possibility of sweaty or musky smells lingering where you just don’t want them. Ok I know some guys get off on those type of smells but I’m not one of them.

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Trimming and shaving your pubic hair is fraught with danger, but there are a few tips, as with face shaving, that will make the process go much more smoothly, if you’ll forgive the pun, while avoiding common problems like nicks and ingrown hairs.

1. Choose your shaving creme wisely, for this sensitive body zone be sure to get and use a good shaving cream or gel, using soap is definitely out. Buy a shaving creme or gel for sensitive skin for use down below.

2. Don’t skimp on your razor, Stay clear of the straight, cheap disposables or you’ll be asking for cuts and nicks. Don’t use an electric razor. Instead, use a razor with a pivoting head and multiple blades to give you a smooth, closer shave.

3. Give a haircut, trim hair down first as short as possible by placing comb flat on the skin and trim over comb with scissors, or with clippers using the shortest blade guard. The less hair you start out with means less use of your razor. You can purchase a male grooming shaver that will both trim and take the hair down real close.

4. Take a warm shower or bath,  at least 10 minutes of the heat will soften skin and relax the hair follicle, shaving last thing in the bath gives your skin and hair follicles enough time to soften and prepare for your razor.

5. Apply your shaving cream or gel,  make sure skin is damp but not wet. If you have a shaving brush, work the product with the brush in circles to help lift flattened hair and get a closer shave.

6. Shave, using a fresh blade, if you haven’t a male grooming shaver, first go in the same direction of hair growth and then in the opposite direction while holding skin taut. Don’t go over the same area too many times. Be very careful on your genitals, the skin is much less thicker on the base of the penis and on the testicles. Don’t press too hard and don’t scrape, you’re asking for trouble!

7. Cleanse. Rinse your pubic area well and pat dry with towel.

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8. Moisturize,  apply a light, preferably unscented lotion. I use E45 moisturiser because it absorbs quickly and doesn’t have an overpowering fragrance.

Remember guys, that shaving will only shorten hairs level with the skin and if you do shave you can rest assured that in a day or two you’re going to get stubble. The only way to stay hairless for longer is if you go for a salon wax treatment. It’s more expensive, but will last much longer. The only difficulty you’ll have is finding a salon that will do guys!

Alternatively, you can find someone who’ll be willing to participate in some mutual body shaving. It can be a fun activity with the right horny guy!