Porn stars started this stupid trend that has spreaded so badly now that people in general think it's wrong to have any pubic hair or body hair at all! Actually only prostitutes would shave all their pubic hair, probably to ward off crabs and cooties. There is nothing worse to me than to see a grown ass man with NO body hair!

If you are comfortable with your "Don Johnson Miami Vice" look, go for it! Frankly I like my "Airplane Landing Strip!"

Try an electric razor, they usually have an attachment for sideburns which will not give you a rash. Don't cut so short either. Like the man above says, do it for you and no one else.

I agree, trim it short. I used to shave for my guy but I get the same nasty results as you. It hurts! Try shaving underneath and leaving a patch in front if that is a good compromise.

Blade shaving is one of the most popular methods of hair removal. Why? Because it is quick, cheap and easy for a person to do by themselves. The main disadvantage is that it doesn't last very long and has to be frequently repeated.

The skin is also more affected by blade shaving. The outer layer of skin is removed along with the hair, although this layer largely consists of cells which are being shed.

The steps are:

Trim It. To make this process easier, trim the genital area before applying the razor, especially if you have long pubic hair. Don’t use scissors – especially pointed ones. A beard or sideburn trimmer works very well. There are inexpensive models available with a depth guard over the blades that makes it impossible to cut yourself. It can be a little awkward to see what you’re doing here, and you’ll find that a movable mirror will help you along.

Soak it. Soak the pubic area in warm to hot water, or lay a warm cloth over the area for 5 to 10 minutes. This softens coarse pubic hair and makes it easier to shave.

Lather it. Never shave your pubic hair without a supporting product. Using just water, or trying to make do with regular hand or bath soap will cause pain and irritation.

There are two possibilities. Use a shaving cream or gel that’s made specifically for body shaving. It is usually marketed for use on legs and underarms. Note: Some people may have allergic reactions to certain lathering products. Be cautious the first time.

The second option may sound a little unusual, but it’s gaining widespread acceptance. Something that many women swear works much better than shaving creams and gels is conditioner. Regular hair conditioner. You can just use an inexpensive kind, and it softens the hair and skin more than soaps or gels. It also works well for your legs.

Shave it. Now your pubic area is ready to meet the razor. Use a new double blade razor with lubricant pad. Use a new blade each time, then save it for use on other areas. Avoid the cheap single blade throw-aways. A dull or low-quality razor will cut roughly and cause torn hairs, red bumps and itching. Used razors also harbor bacteria that can cause infections of the follicles. You can use the same razor to shave your legs and pits AFTER you shave your labia.

Start by shaving in the same direction as the hair growth. Shave the entire area once, trying not to go over the same spot again and again. When you are done, rinse the area with warm water and apply a very thin layer of lather, gel or conditioner. Now, gently and carefully shave again, going against the direction of hair growth. Again, don't constantly shave the same area, as it will irritate the skin. One or two short strokes is ideal. Lastly, stretch the skin to reach the difficult hairy spots.

There is some discussion on what causes in-grown hairs. Some people think shaving against direction of hair growth will cause this irritating condition. Actually, if you just shave in the direction of the hair growth it will leave a slanted or angled end on the hair. This will make the end of the hair look like a hypodermic needle – with the same effect. Ouch!

By making a second pass against the direction of growth, the hairs will usually have blunt or squared-off ends, and be less likely to pierce the skin or become ingrown. The pubic hair follicles are usually at a sharp angle under the skin. If the hair happens to curve out of the follicle and back down towards the skin, an ingrown hair may result. In this case, exfoliation is the best remedy.

Exfoliate (remove dead skin) One thing that people forget that is very important is to clean your skin after shaving. The best way is with a "loofa sponge" and your normal body soap. Due to sensitivity of this area, rub very lightly with the sponge to prevent skin irritation. This will help remove anything that might clog the pores.

Moisturize it. After the shave is completed rinse, dry and moisturize the freshly shaven pubic area. Baby oil and aloe Vera are two suggestions. It's best to avoid moisturizers that contain fragrances and colors, since this may cause irritation. In addition, you may want to powder the area afterwards for comfort. Don't use products that include talcum, it causes irritation.

But what happens if after you shave...it becomes very prickly and itchy as the hair is growing back...and if I shave it right away...they bleed. What do you do then?

Jesus Christ, forget about what happens after you shave. Hats off for the super verbose reply!

Heh-heh, uh-yuh. That sure is a big'un but anyway...get one of those little battery operated shaving wands. It sort of looks like an electric toothbrush and it's for shaving your bikini line, eyebrows, back of the neck etc. The blade is safe as it's wrapped with fine wire. They're cheap. You can shave the area you want with a good deal of precision without the ingrown hairs. I've been using one on my bikini line for a few weeks and it's way, way better than shaving. (Thankfully, I don't need to shave my eybrows or back of my neck!)

It's your bush, do only what YOU! want to do with it.

I don't shave at all I'm a 25 year old woman not a 6 year old girl, where did all this shaving thing come from?...I guess its all a personal thing.

it's not pubic hair that makes a woman different from a girl. there are some rather obvious differences. some ethnicities and body types grow little pubic hair, and other cultures (such as muslim) have all women shave pubic hair as a tradition of womanhood.
those who prefer partners with shaved pubic hairs are not necessarily pedophiles, any more than a homosexual must be a pedophile. the whole pedophile thing is just a rumor spread about by people who try to demean such practices.

You should do what ever you feel comfortable with, whats normal for one person is totaly diffrent to the next, grown your hairs out your boyfriend my like it, the shaven look does look kinda distrupingpre-pubesent, and the ladding/go fster strip and the little tiny tuffed look, is just plane silly looking, but it's a case of live and let live.

I went from a huge bush to completely bald in one fell swoop last friday. I had shaved my bikini line for once in my life that day and when my husband saw it he told me to shave it all. I was a little nervous but let him shave me anyway. Well, almost a week later I LOVE it! I work a physically demanding job and my vagina is the area that stays the coolest. Plus it takes me less time to do my pubic area than it does my legs. Keith, my husband loves it because I stay so much cleaner down there. I've found that rubbing baby oil gel on the shaved area makes it much smoother.

i know they hurt!

it don't matter if you got felt below the belt or not, pussy is pussy

Well, I'm a teenager .. and i tried shaving my pubic hair and it didnt work out nicely.. even though i used quality products.. i ended up with very short hairs and red bumps.. as well as bleeding.. but i like it shaven.. should i try creams??