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Beethoven says: Same beginning rules apply for women and men. Be prepared to shave in the shower or right after your shower for best results. Also, use a clean and new blade for your face, as well as "bikini" area

cryokinetic says: woooo

Beethoven says: Lather with firm but gentle pressure, moving the lather AGAINST the grain or against the direction of your hair growth. This is sort of coaxing the hairs to get up off the surface of your face. Rinse with cooler water.

Beethoven says: Next, especially if you have a tough beard, soak a washcloth in very warm water and place the cloth directly on your face, covering your beard. Sit down, relax, think about your day in a peaceful manner. Leave it there for at least a few minutes. This moist heat will soften your whiskers and your skin, and reduce or eliminate razor burn.

Beethoven says: Seeing a man shave is like an art form... gentle yet mind boggling

Beethoven says: slow and steady strokes, espeically around the good ole addams apple is needed.

cryokinetic says: <-- isn't very artful during those times... blind myself

Beethoven says: Dip your razor into the sink of hot water, and make a short sweep down a side of your face WITH the grain. After every few sweeps, dip the razor until you've removed all the hair. A good order to go in: sideburn, upper cheek of one side, jawbone, neck

Beethoven says: area, other sideburn and upper cheek, lower jaw and chin and lastly the upper lip.

Beethoven says: After each sweep, lift the razor away from your skin and place down again when ready to shave. In other words, avoid dragging the razor across your face. Sounds dumb, but you know you do it, it's early, you're tired. This will reduce those nicks and cuts.

Beethoven says: For the bikini, since the hairs are considerably longer, a man might want to consider TRIMMING first

Beethoven says: men may want to consider a depilatory or a special item such as Epil Stop to remove hair from the very sensitive body parts of the male anatomy

Beethoven says: few men like putting a blade ANYWHERE near the testicles

cryokinetic asks: any products you recommend personally?

Beethoven says: This will allow you to get closer to the skin for best results.

Beethoven says: Yes I do

Beethoven says: I had a friend who wanted help with keeping his bikini area shaven. He liked the feeling but was going about it the wrong way. His method left him with red bumps and ingrown hairs that proved to be painful and itchy. So I decided to tell him what I do with myself, in hopes to remedy his situation

Beethoven says: I told him that when I have the intention of shaving clean, I first, trim; then I will either soak in a warm bath or take a shower, letting my skin soften which results in a clean and closer shave

Beethoven says: Rinse with cool water (yes, even men) and pat dry. Apply a cream afterwards, preferably something with aloe in it. Repeat however often you want. Once a week or once a month.

Beethoven says: as always :)

Beethoven asks: any questions guys?

Beethoven asks: anyone? Bueller?

Beethoven pokes her test subject

Lavicka asks: you have a test subject?

Beethoven says: Cryo doesnt have any problems shaving now around his bikini area

cryokinetic says: not a one thanks to Beethoven

xaveria smiles

Beethoven says: Im glad i could help. I took what I do, and related it to him.

cryokinetic says: worked for me

Beethoven says: Trimming is fine for me, but he wanted a tad more