The Razor’s Edge: How to Go Bare Down There

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The Razor’s Edge: How to Go Bare Down There

Written by Sarah Katherine Lewis

Wednesday, 22 August 2007

The Razor’s Edge: How to Go Bare Down There For many women, a silky-smooth bikini area may look appetizing and feel divine (and for many guys, it’s a major turn-on). But for me, as well as other adult lingerie models in Washington State, a nearly-bare pubic area can prevent a close shave with law enforcement.

As performers, our thongs must be at least one-inch wide in the back, our breasts must stay covered from the nipples down, and we must not under any circumstances allow a few stray curly tendrils to peek out from our g-strings, lest we be ticketed for “soliciting.” As a result, must of us have been shaving as long as we’ve been wearing lacy lingerie for pay. Along the way, we’ve shared our tricks of the trade.

Start with a hot bath, a fresh razor, and a can of your favorite shaving gel. Soak for a few minutes—enough to let your hair follicles soften, but not long enough to get pruney. Use a net sponge to gently exfoliate the entire Theater of Operations—you want any dead skin cells sloughed away so they don’t provide an uneven surface for your razor.

Now you’re ready to get down to business. Kitten, use plenty of shaving gel, and get your entire lady-area lathered up with foam. Do not use soap. Soap is drying and doesn’t give the correct amount of “slide” for your razor. You want your blade to glide over your folds, not to snag and slice.

Now take your razor and start shaving downward in the direction of the hair growth, not against it. Use short strokes and take your time. If you’re a wild and wooly Natural Woman it might take several go-overs to get your bush down to manageable size, and you’ll want to clean your blade when it gets clogged with hair. Keep going, be patient, and add more shaving gel if you need it.

Once you’re mostly bare on top, spread your legs and shave from your ass to your crotch in light, easy strokes, using your fingers to spread the folds of your outer labia. Since the hair down there is usually comparatively fine and light, you won’t need to go over it as much as you may need to on top, where the hair tends to be thicker and coarser.

Now you’re ready for the final pass: Lightly shave against the direction of your hair-growth on top for the smoothest, barest skin possible. Don’t over-shave! Your skin is delicate and may even be feeling a little tender by this point, especially if you don’t shave often. But remember: Nicks and bumps aren’t sexy. Take your time and use a small number of very light strokes to spit-polish your pooty.

Finally, even professionals occasionally suffer from “fire-crotch” (the ugly red razor rash that can occur 24 hours after a close shave). To minimize your chances of razor burn, pat your puss dry with a soft, clean towel then apply a thin layer of unscented, clear deodorant gel to your newly-shaved skin in a downward direction, avoiding your pink parts. The deodorant seals your skin and allows it to heal without being irritated by perspiration. Never apply the gel against the direction of your hair-growth, and use your common sense: Stop if it stings.

Sarah Katherine Lewis
		About the author:
		Sarah Katherine Lewis is a ten-year veteran of the adult industry, performing as a stripper, a fetish model, a dominatrix, a stage dancer, a porn star, and a "chakra-balancing spiritual body worker." Her books include "Indecent: How I Make It And Fake It As A Girl For Hire" (Seal Press, 2006) and "Sex and Bacon: Why I Love Things That Are Very, Very Bad For Me" (Seal, 2008). At the present she's finishing a screenplay based on her first book and chronicling her day-to-day life at http://www.sarahkatherinelewis.com/blog/. She lives alone in Seattle, sleeps in a walk-in closet, and enjoys baking pies while rocking out to sleaze-metal.