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How do you shave your balls? Every time I’ve tried with my trimmer it pinches and tears my sack and I’m too traumatized to try it again unless there’s a full proof bloodless method. Usually I just pluck as many as I can tolerate while I’m sitting around watching YouTube or somethin. But it’s such a pain (literally). Pic unrelated

ShellMonkey,
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www.softsheen-carson.com/…/shaving-powder

So rumor is that for some people it burns like the fires of hell, but I’ve never had such problems so YMMV.

greedytacothief,

I use a safety razor. Never had a nick and replacement blades are so cheap they may as well be free

wurosh,

Plus it irritates the skin less cause you only really need 1-2 passes (shaving with those multi blade razors takes ages and 3-5 passes in my experience if the hair is anything beyond 1 mm long). Remember to rinse the blade every 1-2 passes too.

JoMiran,

I highly recommend the “Philips Norelco OneBlade Face + Body Hybrid Electric Trimmer and Shaver”. The attachment pictured on the Amazon link is the trimmer with skin guard. I recommended using it for the bulk of the work when dry, then hopping into the shower, lathering up, and giving everything a thorough pass with a good disposable razor. I like the “Schick Xtreme 3 Sensitive” for that. You want to do this in a hot shower so that your sack relaxes and you can tug the skin. That will give you smooth surfaces to shave.

Personally, I recommend shaving the taint while you are at it. Taint hair can help retain smell. Missed Wipe & Ball Butter is not a smell combo anyone needs when all they want is to go down on you.

dogg,

I have experienced the trimmer nicks as well, maybe a shaver would be better than a trimmer. But i just use a razor now, either a multi-blade men’s one or women’s body hair razors. Also i use conditioner instead of shaving foam, works just as well and easier to see what I’m doing.

bownage,

Yeah OP please use a razor? Razors are made for shaving, trimmers are for trimming.

Actual tips for shaving I can give you:

  • Stretch the skin a little with your free hand to make sure you have a smooth surface (helps you not cut into the skin) (unless you have perfectly smooth non wrinkled balls)
  • As with any body hair I’d recommend trimming before shaving so the hairs are shorter and easier to shave
  • In the same vein, frequent shaving helps keep the hairs short and makes shaving easier
  • As someone else said it might be nice to use conditioner instead of shaving cream. Personally I never use shaving cream anyway because it doesn’t help me at all lol. It anything make sure your skin is hydrated, it’ll make shaving a lot smoother
Dasnap,
@Dasnap@lemmy.world avatar

I actually found a normal razor to work better than a trimmer.

Also… try getting a stiffie during the process so your nutsack tightens up, makes it easier.

Th4tGuyII,
@Th4tGuyII@fedia.io avatar

From my experience, the occasional nick is just a part of the process unfortunately.

I find that, similar to shaving one's beard hairs, holding the skin taught tends to help.
Also, just take your time - trying to be hasty guarantees you getting nicked.

Ekybio,
@Ekybio@lemmy.world avatar

Shaving Creme might work, since there are no blades involved

Try to get one that is not to agressive for your skin, maybe on specifically for more intimate parts

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