Hair down THERE??

**Biciclista** · 06-05-2011, 07:36 PM

I've never had hair issues but a lot of women trim with scissors, you're the first one I've heard about that actually is shaving every day. I wouldn't like that one bit.

**zoompastmykids** · 06-05-2011, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Biciclista

.... you're the first one I've heard about that actually is shaving every day.....

Well now... that certainly makes me feel comfortable.

**ny biker** · 06-05-2011, 08:07 PM

I can't shave anything every day -- it would cause irritation, even on relatively unsensitive areas on my legs. I shave in the creases once a week, keep things short with scissors otherwise.

Another thing that's important -- wear clean shorts for every ride, change out of them as soon as possible after the ride is done (into clean, dry clothes even if it will be a while before you can shower). I also shower before every long ride. And although I use generally use Dove, I find that real soap is better for the sweaty parts, because it just gets you cleaner.

**zoompastmykids** · 06-05-2011, 08:39 PM

everyday. If I didn't shave my legs everyday I wouldn't be able to sleep between the sheets at night. Stubble drives me crazy.

I've been shaving almost a week and it's almost perfectly normal now. All initial abrasion is almost gone tonight.

I do the change shorts, showers, soap bit. I've been getting lots of info from other riders and reading. I just haven't heard or read anything about shaving. I just thought it was the big secret no one talked about because it's an indelicate topic.

I still would like to hear if anyone else out there shaves. Anyone? Anybody? Surely I'm not the only one.

**Grog** · 06-05-2011, 08:54 PM

Sorry, I'm part of the "a lot of women" Biciclista refers to. I trim with scissors.

**lph** · 06-05-2011, 09:27 PM

Ingrown hairs and boils are very common, so you're certainly not alone there. We've all had our anguished moments on a bike saddle... I find shaving irritates the skin, and I don't have the diligence to do it every day, so I avoid it. But whatever makes you comfortable and works for you!

**nscrbug** · 06-06-2011, 02:22 AM

I shave down there, but I don't ride everyday so I can usually get away with doing it every 2 days or so. Most of the time, I'll just do it the day before the weekend because those are my big riding days...and I'm good for those few days.

**ny biker** · 06-06-2011, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by zoompastmykids

I just thought it was the big secret no one talked about because it's an indelicate topic.

Oh lord. There is no such thing on this forum. Look for a thread called "Delicately wondering." And then there are the diva cup threads...

**andtckrtoo** · 06-20-2011, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by zoompastmykids

everyday. If I didn't shave my legs everyday I wouldn't be able to sleep between the sheets at night. Stubble drives me crazy.

I shave my legs daily. I shave that area daily as well, too, but not totally - I have a strip of hair there. I'm another who cannot stand the feel of stubble. :P

**emily_in_nc** · 06-20-2011, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by Muirenn

I'm waiting for the Diva Cup to make an entrance

It just did.

**OakLeaf** · 06-20-2011, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Muirenn

I'm waiting for the Diva Cup to make an entrance

Okay, hair in the Diva Cup is maybe even too much for TE.

**jessmarimba** · 06-20-2011, 07:03 PM

We need the little ear-covering icon right about now...

lalalalala can't hear you.....

**hulagirl** · 06-20-2011, 08:50 PM

Ahh but the Mooncup UK is SO much better than the Diva.

I'll just add a big thumbs up for Hoo Haa Ride Glide. That stuff is awesome. Tingly and special in the southern parts.

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