A Note on Which Direction to Shave Pubic Hair
Now, onto the main event. The first tip to getting the closest shave is to ensure you're pulling the skin taut. "The flatter the shaving surface, the more comfortable the experience will be," says Liston.
Then, a tip I probably could have used way back when: "You want to shave in the direction of the hair growth — with the grain, so to speak," Sofronas says. "And you don't want to go over the same area multiple times."
"Press down enough that the blade hits the hair, but don't go too hard — you want to be gentle on this area."
Stick to one pass with the razor if you can (that's where trimming beforehand will help), especially if you're a beginner. After you've done it a few times, and you want an even closer shave, you can go against the hair growth on a second pass. ("Then that's it; you're good to move on to the next shaving area.") Oh, and always make sure you rinse the razor between strokes.
Some other good need-to-knows? "Press down enough that the blade hits the hair, but don't go too hard — you want to be gentle on this area. That's what leads to nicks."
