We recommend a weekly routine for shaving the balls, but depending on your hair growth, personal preference, and your partner's preference you might want to shave more often down there.
From the gynecologist's perspective, shaving regularly to eliminate pubic hair has drawbacks. Razors harbor bacteria and cause some abrasion of the skin; especially in a moist environment. This creates a setup for a bacterial skin infection.
But grooming expert Hassan urges men to regularly shave their pubes, an act he calls 'manscaping'. He says: “Shaving or trimming your pubic hair once every 1 to 4 weeks is the optimal option. The exact frequency comes down to your personal preference and your manscaping style.”
One of the main reasons men shave their pubes is because it makes a huge difference in how they feel in their underwear. They feel a lot more comfortable without pubes in the way. Plus, you will sweat a lot less and the area will feel fresh for longer, which means you will feel good for longer.
Cons: Skin Irritation: Shaving can cause skin irritation, especially if you have sensitive skin. Razor burn, ingrown hairs, and itchiness are common issues that may arise. Increased Maintenance: Unlike trimming, shaving requires more frequent maintenance.
If you want to keep things bald on your lower abdomen and below, you need to shave in the direction of hair growth several times a week. You may be able to go a few days without stubble forming, but that depends if you did a closer shave or left room for the hair follicles to breathe.
It's important to stretch your ball skin while shaving it. That way, the skin will be taut — as opposed to soft and shriveled — which makes for a much safer shave.
Benefits of shaving your balls
Hair collects sweat and can produce odor. Shaving the area will keep it cleaner and smelling better.
A clear majority of women prefer a simple trim. While there will be eternal debate over whether or not the balls and anus should be smooth, most women agree that as long as things are kept in order, the style of trimming isn't a deal-breaker. You really can stick with a simple design and please most of the ladies.
While some men shave their pubes without any issues, others choose a method of hair removal that is less prone to create ingrown hairs, such as trimming or waxing.
Trim between 2mm and 6mm lengths for neat and tidy pubic hair.
The key to shaving pubes is to use short strokes with gentle pressure. You can shave in any direction that feels comfortable, but shaving “with the grain” will help to avoid excess shaving irritation. Clean the blade in water every 2-3 strokes to keep your hair from blocking the blades.
Shaving your balls gives you a better look and appearance because the hair is below skin level as well as it will take longer for the hair to grow back. This is not without its disadvantages as well as shaving often leads to hair clogging up the razor very quickly.
Pubic Hair Trends
According to the researchers, when asked if they removed their pubic hair, 80% of women and 39% of men removed their pubic hair near the time of the survey. Also, 3% of women and 21% of men had never removed their pubic hair.
Myth 4: Pubic hair never stops growing
Your pubic hair won't keep growing forever to endless lengths. Pubic hair stops growing when it reaches a certain point. The length at which it halts varies from person to person, but it stops between 0.5 to two inches.
Take a warm shower
Same as shaving your face, you need to warm up the scrotal skin and prepare it for a shave—using warm (but not hot!) water.
Decreased Sweat
You can reduce excessive sweating around your balls by shaving or trimming hair in the pubic region. The less hair there is means the heat around your balls will be significantly lower. Achieving a nether region that's cooler than ever before is just one of the added benefits shaving pubes brings.
All guy's balls can smell from time-to-time, it's fine, it's natural, and it's typically because of sweat glands called the Apocrine Gland. Apocrine glands typically live in highly active, dark, hot and moisture-prone areas like your groin and pits.
Male pubic hair is currently less "full bush" and more "clean-cut," which is the current trend. As a result, not all men should completely shave off their pubic hair because doing so can cause excruciating discomfort and even unpleasant skin conditions like razor burn or ingrown hairs.
Shaving with a clogged or unclean razor is a big no-no. Folliculitis is typically caused by bacteria. Folliculitis causes red and white pimples to grow around the hair follicle resulting in that prickly feeling after shaving. Rest assured, mild cases of folliculitis should clear on its own within a number of days.
Assess your furriness
That's a normal thing, and you should adjust your grooming sessions to match your hair growth. Some guys have to shave every week. Some guys only have to shave once a month. Very few guys will need to shave multiple times a week (we have a different recommendation for them in the next section).