Sweet jesus it hurts...Dont make the same mistake...

[Ducy]

So never ever shave against the grain to get a smooth shave....I did last night and here I am today...barely able to do anything but lay perfectly flat...It burns sooooo much why? cuz each hair is super tiny and sharp and a bunch are ingrown but i cant do anything cuz theyre too tiny...

[hollywood807]

hahahaha....you get used to it ducy after youve shaved for a bit...im assuming that this was your first time going against the grain dude? all you can do right now is tough it out...sorry bud.

[Ducy]

Haha actually second against the grain....but i havent gone against it in about 4 months lol...Its lame...especially cuz the hairs in the middle are all growing in ingrown ...

[Browser]

I always shave against the grain, haha. The first time was absolute hell, I admit, but after that I've gotten used to it. It doesn't irritate me any more, and I hardly ever get ingrown hairs. Just gotta make sure you do it carefully and after/during a hot shower so that everything's open and loose. You may even want to try aftershave, LOL!

[sera300]

Try an electric razor first...the switch over to a good triple blade with shaving cream...I am not going to ask where you did this to...what part of your body.

Use a pair of tweezers and pull the small hairs. I can tell you after waxing you can put a small amount of baby oil on your skin which alleviates the burning feeling, irritation. But then you also have to watch your hair follicles.

[cyclefreak]

I concur with Ducy, ouch! I've found an electric razor is only good if you use the trimmer for tidying up bushy areas you want to keep. Doesn't work too well if you use one for close shaving though. Tends to grab the skin in the loose areas, and boy does that hurt! The only way to do it is to use a razor and shaving cream, CAREFULLY. (I'm talking from a male perspective, by the way.)

[sera300]

Originally Posted by cyclefreak

I concur with Ducy, ouch! I've found an electric razor is only good if you use the trimmer for tidying up bushy areas you want to keep. Doesn't work too well if you use one for close shaving though. Tends to grab the skin in the loose areas, and boy does that hurt! The only way to do it is to use a razor and shaving cream, CAREFULLY. (I'm talking from a male perspective, by the way.)

For some reason; I thought he was talking about shaving his face...don't know why. Electric razors on men do not get close as the good ones (bladed); my ex used to use the electric & it drove me nuts--5 o'clock shadow. He dry shaved his face once...using a blade & I had well, used it on my legs; needless to say he was annoyed with himself & I. I know the first few shavings (as a female) I tried the electric ones...hated them but seemed to be more gentle (tend to remind me of dog fur trimmers/clippers).

I would think on a man and his "parts" that triple spinning head would tend to grab spots/areas which would be less then pleasant...shower or bath first and use shaving cream...it softens the hair and makes it less painful. Just do not nick the tissue.

[Browser]

I dry shave my face, but I'll use a straight razor before I try doing that to my parts.

[Ducy]

Straight razors arent that scary....I tried shaving with a knife my grandfather gave me...like crocidile dundee lol. Aside from razor burns it wasnt too bad...seriously...

[sera300]

Originally Posted by Ducy

Straight razors arent that scary....I tried shaving with a knife my grandfather gave me...like crocidile dundee lol. Aside from razor burns it wasnt too bad...seriously...

Now you tell us why you are sore...THANKS!