Not everyone needs or wants to manscape below the belt, but for those of us who do, there might be a lot on the line. After all, we're talking about cutting the most sensitive area of the male anatomy with a blade.
Manscaping isn't a science, and there are many different ways to accomplish it, but you can be confident that we wouldn't recommend anything to our users that we wouldn't do to themselves. Consider this one expert's opinion among many, providing you with a useful guide on shaving your balls.
Selecting the Correct Tool
There are several electric shavers for ball on the market, many of which are ineffective for shaving your genitals. Keep in mind that the skin behind your balls is fragile and sensitive, and it's also likely to be wrinkled.
The cutting teeth of electric trimmers will cut through everything they come into touch with. As a result, you should always choose a trimmer with a sensitive skin guard or comb to keep your soft skin away from the blades. Skin guard features are included in the Philips Bodygroom line and OneBlade for this purpose, allowing you to shave close but not too near.
If you don't have a proper trimmer, a regular razor would suffice; however, make sure the blade is fresh to avoid the tugging that dull blades can cause.
Make the necessary preparations.
Going right in with a razor if you're extremely hairy down there is likely to cause a pulling feeling that's uncomfortable even on less sensitive portions of your body. To begin, shorten the hairs with a trimmer equipped with a comb or guard.
If you don't have access to a trimmer, a tiny pair of scissors can suffice; nevertheless, proceed slowly and draw the hairs out to their full length before cutting, keeping a fair space between the blades and your skin.
You should also clip any hairs on the bottom of your shaft, where it meets your balls, because they can seem out of place after you've shaved the rest of your body.
Bathe the region with warm (but not hot) water to relax the skin and soften the hairs when the hairs are short enough for shaving. To ensure that the blade or trimmer glides easily across your skin, use shaving foam or gel, and you're ready to go.
Take it easy.
When it's time to shave, start at the top and work your way down. Before continuing on, elevate the shaft and remove hairs from the underside of the shaft (where it connects your balls) using downward strokes of your razor or trimmer.
When it comes to the main event, gently spread the skin of the sack with your free hand to produce a level, smooth area to shave.
To avoid going over the same region again, start at the top and make short, smooth downward strokes with the shaver, catching as many hairs as possible with each stroke.
Strokes should be long enough to minimize skin irritation from shaving too much, yet short enough to ensure that any mishaps are modest.
Using your free hand's fingers to spread the skin and additional foam or gel as needed, continue the process until your balls are completely smooth on all sides, including the very bottom.
Following-up care
When you're satisfied with the results, rinse the shaved areas with warm (not hot) water to eliminate any extra foam or gel, then apply a little aftershave balm or moisturizer to reduce redness or irritation.
Repeat the technique as many times as necessary, depending on your aim and hair growth.
Sign in to leave a comment.