"To shave or not to shave?": all the pros and cons of hair removal in the male groin

Many men bypass this topic by the side, but very in vain… After all, such an elementary process as shaving testicles, in fact, involves many nuances.

We are sure that you didn't even know about most of them. Do you want to know what it's about? Then rather read the material below!

Let's start, as is usually customary, with a small history of genital hair removal. Currently, it is almost impossible to find reliable information about how men and women solved this issue in ancient times, and whether they solved it at all. But still, experts have some assumptions about this…

For example, archaeologists believe that the obsidian scrapers they found were previously used specifically for shaving vegetation on the body. A mixture of arsenic and lime, diluted with water or fat, was then used as a "foam". Thus, scientists are sure that our ancestors shaved off beards and mustaches, but whether they did an intimate hairstyle is not known for certain.

In ancient Egypt, the removal of vegetation on the body was usually done only by representatives of the nobility. For daily procedures, special bronze razors were used to get rid of hair more thoroughly, wax and resin were used. Practically modern sugaring and waxing!

At that time, the presence of a beard was considered a sign of poverty, so they were worn exclusively by slaves. Rich Egyptians could afford to let their facial hair grow only during a period of major mourning. From here it becomes a little unclear why the pharaohs glued a neat artificial beard? Most likely, she was just an additional accessory, and not a "discrediting body hair".

In ancient Greece, the attitude to vegetation on the body was very polar, but in Ancient Rome, representatives of the upper strata of society necessarily got rid of excess hair. And they did it not by themselves, but with the help of their servants, since the independent conduct of such manipulations was considered obscene.

During the existence of the Holy Roman Empire, there was even a separate profession — tonsor. This man was engaged in shaving gentlemen in all the proper places, starting from the face, ending with ... well, you understand yourself.

It is worth noting that throughout history, almost no attention has been paid to intimate haircuts of men, because intimate haircuts of women are much more interesting. But we still want to talk a little bit about the removal of hair on the eggs and pubis, including discussing all the pros and cons of this activity.

Pros and cons

So, what are the main advantages of removing hair from intimate areas? In favor of shaving:

Arguments against shaving:

However, it should be borne in mind that all these factors are purely individual. Some men do not have irritation at all, others cannot escape from this scourge even with the help of lotions and aftershave gels.

Of course, the reason may also be that a man does not follow all the rules of an intimate haircut. "Are there any rules?" you may ask. Yes, indeed! More on this below.

How to shave the intimate area correctly

To avoid irritation and other unpleasant consequences associated with shaving your hair, you need to remember a few important rules. Let's start with the preparation stage:

After all these requirements have been met, you can start shaving your hair directly.

First, wash the causal places and apply a special cream on them. Rub it. Wait until the hair becomes a little softer. After that, you can start.

First, release the pubic hair, do it with slow, calm movements. If necessary, add more cream, however, if the razor is sharp enough, one layer of shaving cream should be enough.

To achieve greater smoothness, you can use a razor "against the wool". But keep in mind, this method of shaving often leads to ingrown hairs appearing among the new growth. Therefore, it is best to limit yourself to shaving according to hair growth.

And now comes the most difficult part — shaving the testicles. To remove the hair from this area, you will have to carefully straighten (pull) the skin and slowly walk over it with a razor. Some men experienced in this regard are advised to put a couple of ice cubes to the scrotum before shaving. Then the skin on it will shrink, and this will greatly simplify the process of hair removal. The method, however, is for an amateur…

When the last hair is removed, you need to thoroughly wash the shaved places. Use neutral soap for this. Wipe yourself gently, but don't lean too hard, otherwise you may get itchy.

If you are doing this procedure for the first time, irritation still cannot be avoided. Therefore, prepare baby powder, antiseptic cream or baby oil. These products can be periodically lubricated rubbing places to reduce itching.

By the way, women have one life hack that can be borrowed to combat ingrown hairs. A few days after shaving, take a scrub and massage the pubis thoroughly with it. Then rinse off the product and treat the place with a moisturizer. These manipulations, by the way, are not only prevention of grown-up hair, but also help to reduce itching.

Prohibitions

And now let's talk about what absolutely cannot be done when shaving intimate areas. Here is a list of the main taboos:

Perhaps that's all! We hope that these tips will be useful to you.