Nearly 3/4 of men say that they feel as though manscaping is something that they’re either expected to do or that they’ve done because it makes them feel more confident in the bedroom.
If you’re thinking about which manscaping styles are right for you, then we know that safety is probably your number-one concern.
We’ll spare you the mental image and obligatory cringe of thinking about what might happen if your hand slips when using manscaping tools like a razor or a pair of safety scissors.
Instead, let’s focus this post on teaching how to manscape your groin — and trust us, it doesn’t involve waxing.
There are lots of different ways that you can get a cleaner look downstairs.
Read on to learn the art of manscaping and hair removal. We promise that it’s far less painful — and easier — than you’re likely expecting.
1. Start With a Trim
The first step in manscaping?
Make sure that you remove as much hair as possible with scissors before you go in with a razor.
First of all, the more hair that you have downstairs, the more likely you are to get a cut if you go in with a razor right out of the gate.
Shaving when you have too much hair can also make you much more likely to have to deal with annoyances like ingrown hairs and razor burn.
In addition to being incredibly uncomfortable, that’s also not a great look.
Start by trimming away excess hair with clippers or special scissors.
Usually, we suggest trimming things down to about 1/6 of an inch.
If you’d like, you can simply stop there for a cleaner, but still natural, look. Or, you can go in with more manscaping tools for an even more hairless look.
2. Exfoliation is Preventative
Before you start getting into more complicated manscaping techniques, you need to make sure you’ve properly exfoliated your groin.
First of all, doing so will get rid of any dead skin cells.
It will also help to soften the hair follicles, meaning that they’ll be more likely to fully come out. It also helps you to avoid ingrown hairs.
Once you’ve finished whacking things back?
End by applying a small amount of topical aloe ointment to the area.
Steer clear of anything scented, as this can sometimes end up causing some serious irritation down there.
3. Never Groom Dry
This is one of those “We shouldn’t have to say this, but…” situations.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to shave without getting your groin wet in the bathtub or shower first.
Also, aim to use hot, not scalding water. Along with exfoliation, this also helps to open up your pores.
When you shave, don’t use bar soap to prep the area. Instead, use a simple shaving gel. This won’t lather to the extreme, but will still provide a nice cushion for the area.
4. Getting it all Off
Now, you’re ready to actually shave.
The first thing that you need to make sure you’re doing?
Shaving in the direction that the hair grows. Never shave against the grain — that’s just welcoming in severe irritation.
Shaving in the direction of the growth will also help you to keep hair from coming back in too quickly after you shave.
When you’re shaving, it’s important that you keep your skin pulled taught. The flatter the surface that you’re shaving, the less likely that you’ll run into nicks along the way.
Also, take your time to prevent your hand from shaking. Always make sure that you’re shaving in short, even strokes. If you have to pump yourself up or take breaks, we won’t tell anyone.
If you’re going to take shaving to a deeper level, remember to invest in a small hand mirror. Yes, you might have to get a little more comfortable with your anatomy than you’re used to.
But doing this will also help you to prevent cuts.
5. Finishing Up
So, you’ve decided that you want to shave your balls.
Be aware that doing so might open you up to all kinds of bacteria — especially if you get a cut.
This means that you should use several different tools and proceed with some serious caution.
As you did with the rest of your groin, pull things as tight as possible in order to prevent a cut that we’d really rather not talk about.
When in doubt?
Let a professional handle it for you.
Not only will the results likely last for much longer than any sort of a DIY situation. You’ll also be in much safer — and even cleaner — environment.
Plus, they’ll be able to make style suggestions that will keep you and your partner happy.
You’ve Mastered Manscaping: What’s Next?
We hope that this post has convinced you that manscaping isn’t as terrifying, dangerous, or as painful as many people would have you expect.
Of course, what you do with your body hair, regardless of your age, your partner’s expectations, or your sexuality, is entirely up to you.
However, if you’re doing it to have a better bedroom experience, you also need to know how you can convince your date to come home with you!
Whether you’re looking for solid, no-BS dating advice, or if you just want to learn how to spice things up in your marriage, we’ve got you covered.
Keep checking back with our website for access to some of the most epic tips on the art of being a man that will improve your looks, your bank account, and your success rate with future partners.
