Collect the Proper Tools
The biggest rule of thumb on how to shave down there without getting bumps is using the proper equipment. So, when choosing the best razor for this sensitive area, consider the number of blades. "When it comes to the pubic hair, less is more," CC Sofronas, co-founder of Pacific Shaving Co, says. (You know, just to be safe.) "You don't need a 12-blade razor like you might for your legs, because that will just irritate the skin."
The magic number, then, is somewhere between three and six blades. (If you need a little help choosing, you could also consider the Dollar Shave Club 6-Blade vs 4-Blade Razor Starter Set ($11), which comes with two options to test what's best for you.) Otherwise, consider a razor with "floating" (aka flexible) blades and a pivoting head to make it easy to maneuver around tight spaces, like the Venus for Pubic Hair & Skin Razor ($17). This is recommended over one "fixed blades and fixed head that can be much less forgiving," says Orszulak.
The one non-negotiable? "You have to have a sharp razor blade — that's the first thing — and that you replenish the blade when required when it feels dull," says Sofranos, and Orszulak agrees: "Older razors with duller blades will pull on hair more, which can cause irritation."
