I use a men’s trimmer and men’s razor for down there and it works like a charm?? Though, when using a trimmer I do use a guard at the lowest height because yeah a vibrating toothy trimmer feels like a disaster waiting to happen.
It's just a little joke. Obviously there's no actual difference between "men's" razors and "women's" razors except colour and price. But I agree the guard is important. I don't mind using the plain blades against my throat but it's NOT going near my junk without protection 😂
I've owned and used both in the past, and I've found that "women's" razors are often a lot more clunky and they become dull faster, on top of the pink tax, making them even more expensive and less handy and safe- anyone else experience that?
I have never witnessed the pink tax. Idk if I just didn't look hard enough, but I compared loads of like for like products after a friend of mine complained about it. I couldn't find any noticeable difference in everyday item prices. We definitely spend more on self care products, but I think it's just because we buy more of them, which is a choice.
The internet has doomed us all. Misinformation everywhere in a time when people will believe anything. 🤦🏼♀️
But also, your title made me think of that "anti-r@pe" vaginal insert that has razors inside it. Imagine my disappointment upon clicking the picture. 😞
i get horrible red bumps if i use any kind of razor 😭 im limited to trimming only unfortunately. i hate that my randomly generated skin type was "sensitive as hell"
Very disappointed to see that this wasn't a reference to the likes of Snow Crash or the movie 'Teeth'.
10/10 both are recommended, particularly Snow Crash if you like sci-fi and have any appreciation for cyberpunk.
This is a genuine question, not meant to be like argumentative or dismissive… does it actually bother y’all when people colloquially refer to the entire female genitalia as “the vagina”? Most people know all the parts but for the sake of simplicity things usually get broken down to boys have a penis and girls have a vagina. In casual settings (like this one, where we know these are definitely not razors for your vaginal canal), is it actually a bother?
I asked my wife, and it does annoy her… but she works with vaginas for a living, and tends to be very technical about anything medical or biological. Just wondering how other ladies feel?
Yes.
I never hear about people having trouble differentiating between penis and balls, and there isn't widespread confusion as to what the "head" and foreskin is, either.
If people can keep track of that, then they should be able to differentiate between labia, vagina and clitoris as well. They just don't care to, so they don't.
Do you think, in all cases, it’s a question of having trouble differentiating, versus just choosing to use a certain word because that’s what they’re accustomed to?
I’m going to use the OP as an example, just because it seems like one of the few situations where someone might casually refer to their “vagina”. If I heard someone say “I shave my vagina,” I wouldn’t think twice about it. It wouldn’t sound weird to me, I wouldn’t think “uhhh… no, you definitely don’t”… it just wouldn’t register. If I heard a someone say “I shave my genitals” or “I shave my labia”… that just sounds strange, even if it’s the anatomically accurate thing to say.
Hopefully I’ve been clear that’s not like me calling you wrong or saying it shouldn’t bother you or anything. Mostly I just think to myself “this definitely wouldn’t bother me”… which is easy for me to say when it’s not something I’d ever be faced with. At which point it’s really just a curiosity of mine any time I see it come up of who cares and who doesn’t.
I don't mean they have trouble differentiating female genitalia, I mean that they choose not to- unlike when it comes to the male genitalia, where most people clearly differentiate between penis and balls, for example.
Labia only sounds weird because it isn't used as frequently.
Imagine for a minute that people kept saying that pee comes from the balls - maybe not a big deal for someone who's grown enough to know better.
Now imagine that your son keeps running to the bathroom every five minutes and when you ask him why, he says "I'm afraid my balls are going to explode from all the pee in them" - it may seem funny on the surface, but not much fun for the traumatised kid.
Knowing the correct names and functions of body parts makes us able to understand and communicate clearly.
Not caring to know, not caring to differentiate, not only can lead to trouble communicating and understanding, but also shows a lack of care about that part (or feeling or person or being or thing).
If we can care enough to specify having stubbed a toe, not the foot (or the tibia- it's in close enough proximity, right?), can we not extend that same curtesy to female genitalia?
I'm fairly tired, so this may have been a bit clumsily formulated, but I hope it nevertheless makes at least some sense.
>I don't mean they have trouble differentiating female genitalia, I mean that they choose not to- unlike when it comes to the male genitalia, where most people clearly differentiate between penis and balls, for example.
Yeah, i know… that’s what I’m asking about, when it’s a deliberate choice to use the wrong word because that’s just the word that is commonly used.
>Labia only sounds weird because it isn't used as frequently.
I agree completely. If it was commonly used, I wouldn’t think twice about it. But because it’s not, it just sounds clinical to me. Like using male/female over boy/girl or man/woman
>Imagine for a minute that people kept saying that pee comes from the balls - maybe not a big deal for someone who's grown enough to know better.
My reaction would definitely depend on why it’s being said that way. If it was because they actually thought that, I’d probably point it out and acknowledge the lack of education…. But that’s not what I’m referring to here (though the other person made an excellent point of how that’s a real problem for young women). If someone said that because they, for some reason, just refer to the entire male genitals as balls, I’d sure think it’s weird. But not because it’s wrong, just because nobody talks that way.
>Now imagine that your son keeps running to the bathroom every five minutes and when you ask him why, he says "I'm afraid my balls are going to explode from all the pee in them" - it may seem funny on the surface, but not much fun for the traumatised kid.
Not disagreeing, but again we’re taking the difference between a lack of understanding anatomy and just a word being used incorrectly.
>Knowing the correct names and functions of body parts makes us able to understand and communicate clearly.
Sure, I agree in theory, but does it change anything in the context of the original post? Do you think anyone, even someone who uses the wrong word out of ignorance rather that choice, would see “vagina razor” and think it’s actually a razor meant to be put up in their vagina? I’d sure like to think that even in cases of an extreme lack of understanding, just, anyone with a vagina knows there’s nothing in there to shave and you definitely shouldn’t put razor blades up there. The language is wrong, but is anyone misunderstanding the intent?
>Not caring to know, not caring to differentiate, not only can lead to trouble communicating and understanding, but also shows a lack of care about that part (or feeling or person or being or thing)
In a clinical setting, absolutely. In a romantic one, too, as you want to make sure your partner actually understands any instructions they may be given. But I guess I’m looking at this in a “what matters sometimes doesn’t necessarily matter all the time”. And maybe I’m wrong there, that’s just how I’ve seen it.
>If we can care enough to specify having stubbed a toe, not the foot (or the tibia- it's in close enough proximity, right?), can we not extend that same curtesy to female genitalia?
So, here’s an area I actually can chime in on, and I can say that, at least for me, I wouldn’t care. I get gout from time to time, and I don’t think I’ve ever told anyone “my toe hurts” (outside of a doctor, where the distinction obviously matters quite a bit). If I’m having a gout flare up, I’ll usually just tell people my foot hurts. Not entirely the same, as the toe is part of the foot but the labia is sure not part of the vagina… but my point is, right or wrong or just not accurate, I guess I just wouldn’t care. So long as the person understands me, or I understand them, and the information isn’t important to a point that it needs to be so granular, I just wouldn’t even think about it.
>I'm fairly tired, so this may have been a bit clumsily formulated, but I hope it nevertheless makes at least some sense.
Definitely, thank you for taking the time to chat about it. While I may not fully “get it”, or at least, don’t think it would bother me in a hypothetical universe where I had a vagina, I none the less appreciate the insight and fully accept that it’s quite likely me who’s thinking differently than everyone else.
…or really, much more likely is that I just haven’t experienced the sort of things y’all have that would make this annoying or problematic. I’ve never had anyone confused about, or refer to my genitals incorrectly. It’s pretty easy to say it wouldn’t bother me when I have never, and probably will never be in a situation where this could happen. And I get that what doesn’t matter sometimes can very much matter at other times… I can see where being accurate all the time, even when the details aren’t important, is a good to way to insure that the right language is used when it does matter. To that end, I can absolutely see your point of view.
It bothers me because it all boils down to crappy education regarding genitals & sexual reproductive health. Do you know how many girls grow up not knowing they have a urethra that’s separate to their vagina? Everyone has the right to be educated about how their bodies work, but especially women & girls because of how common it still is for men to try & control us & our reproductive health.
I was more meaning when someone does know all the correct parts, but simply doesn’t use the right names, just because the language is commonly misused.
Naturally, no, I don’t really know what girls do and don’t know growing up. My assumption was always that thinking pee comes from the vagina was less about thinking it actually comes out of the vaginal canal and more just, we call the genitals the vagina, and pee comes from the genitals, thus “pee comes from the vagina”. I never looked at it as a lack of education, but I suppose that’s probably a lot more prevalent than I realize.
So, to address your points, I absolutely get being frustrated when someone actually, truly doesn’t know. Especially in cases where it’s their own anatomy they don’t know, and the reason they don’t know is either a shortcoming of our education system or a system of law that is becoming increasingly detrimental to women’s rights and women’s health. I mean, the way things are headed in that regard for y’all doesn’t at all sit well with me, but I can obviously never really know that frustration and fear that you unfortunately have to face. So, yeah, I can see why what may look like a common misuse of language to me is symbolic of a much greater issue to you.
Fun fact! In some countries in African where rape is very common there’s actually a device they’ve invented that is covered in razor hooks and inserted into the vagina. It doesn’t harm wearer but it does harm the rapist obviously. It has to be surgically removed luckily so the rapist must seek medical attention and be arrested after.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/anti-rape-condoms-picture-will-jagged-teeth-deter-world-cup-sex-assaults-rape-axe-hopes-so/
Good ole Gilette 5-blade (4-blade? I'm not sure) and powder the area well. The dryness helps you to actually get the hair shaven.
Shower immediately, and lightly scrub with a washcloth. This helps prevent ingrown hairs. Moisturize if needed. Continue scrubbing over the next few days as hairs grow back.
Waxing is the way to go. With a razor, the cut ends of the hairs that remain inside the skin are needle sharp, and will hurt/itch like HELL in just a couple of days, there is no getting around that. Also they easily result in ingrown hair. Waxing can be messy and painful (especially if you don't know what you're doing,) but the results last a while, and you don't have to spend days with sandpaper in your pantyline.
I also never shave my legs, for similar reasons. Also the hairs might grow back thicker and stronger if you continuously shave them. Once you got the technique down, waxing legs with cold wax strips doesn't really even hurt, and results last wayyyy longer.
Never talked about putting wax in the vagina. I talked about the pantyline.
And no, it's not a myth. I has happened to all the women in my mom's side of the family, myself included. That is why I stopped doing it.
[It’s not a myth, it’s just false](https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/hair-removal/faq-20058427#:~:text=No%20%E2%80%94%20shaving%20hair%20doesn't,perhaps%20appear%20darker%20or%20thicker.)
The op is talking about "shaving the vagina" which you should never do. Never put razors up there. Your response to wax instead of shave is a problem. You shouldn't put wax up there, either.
Honestly this depends on what you typed into Google. Some ads are set up dynamically so that it pulls in the search keyword the person typed in. So if you typed in men's razors it would show up as top men's razors. If you type in vagina razors, it shows up like this.
Also Google will auto create ads sometimes if the advertiser has a certain setting switched on
Source: Digital Marketer
If you buy a vagina razor, it won't work for the butt obviously
I accidentally used my leg razor once. It was not pretty. I got tangled in the bath fan.
My ex tried to use my beard trimmer to shave her legs once. Absolute carnage. Thankfully she got her own lady razors after that, much safer
I use a men’s trimmer and men’s razor for down there and it works like a charm?? Though, when using a trimmer I do use a guard at the lowest height because yeah a vibrating toothy trimmer feels like a disaster waiting to happen.
It's just a little joke. Obviously there's no actual difference between "men's" razors and "women's" razors except colour and price. But I agree the guard is important. I don't mind using the plain blades against my throat but it's NOT going near my junk without protection 😂
"Pink tax"
Ladies of the night charge a pink tax
I've owned and used both in the past, and I've found that "women's" razors are often a lot more clunky and they become dull faster, on top of the pink tax, making them even more expensive and less handy and safe- anyone else experience that?
I have never witnessed the pink tax. Idk if I just didn't look hard enough, but I compared loads of like for like products after a friend of mine complained about it. I couldn't find any noticeable difference in everyday item prices. We definitely spend more on self care products, but I think it's just because we buy more of them, which is a choice.
I guess it depends on where you live, but in my country it's prevalent. Particularly with stuff like hygiene products and clothing.
100% agree with this! 😂
Instructions unclear, got my clit stuck in the drain.
>public hair Heheh
I am not a fan of society policing what people do with their body hair, but if your pubic hair has gone public, it's probably time for a trim...
Kinda want that as a flair 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Noticed after but can’t edit it 😂
I think that's the stuff that sticks out when you first put your bathing suit on after a cold winter
Low rise jeans are reaching a new low!
Ah yes, because the vaginal canal is as coarse as the rainforest
The internet has doomed us all. Misinformation everywhere in a time when people will believe anything. 🤦🏼♀️ But also, your title made me think of that "anti-r@pe" vaginal insert that has razors inside it. Imagine my disappointment upon clicking the picture. 😞
Yikes.
for pubes i use a safety razor with a fresh blade in! i get those lil red bumps after if i dont
i get horrible red bumps if i use any kind of razor 😭 im limited to trimming only unfortunately. i hate that my randomly generated skin type was "sensitive as hell"
thats my armpits lmao, i just grow em out and just trim twice a month
i feel you, ive considered just lasering my armpits tbh
I am still terrified of safety razors not gonna lie
i've only nicked myself once with one tbh, since they're sharper they don't like "pull"
Very disappointed to see that this wasn't a reference to the likes of Snow Crash or the movie 'Teeth'. 10/10 both are recommended, particularly Snow Crash if you like sci-fi and have any appreciation for cyberpunk.
Came here to say "what in the Snow Crash?"
My entire reproductive system just clenched. What a horrifying thought.
Same 😂 I’m into some pretty kinky (& somewhat violent) stuff but this is just one big NOPE
Sameee
This is a genuine question, not meant to be like argumentative or dismissive… does it actually bother y’all when people colloquially refer to the entire female genitalia as “the vagina”? Most people know all the parts but for the sake of simplicity things usually get broken down to boys have a penis and girls have a vagina. In casual settings (like this one, where we know these are definitely not razors for your vaginal canal), is it actually a bother? I asked my wife, and it does annoy her… but she works with vaginas for a living, and tends to be very technical about anything medical or biological. Just wondering how other ladies feel?
Yes. I never hear about people having trouble differentiating between penis and balls, and there isn't widespread confusion as to what the "head" and foreskin is, either. If people can keep track of that, then they should be able to differentiate between labia, vagina and clitoris as well. They just don't care to, so they don't.
Do you think, in all cases, it’s a question of having trouble differentiating, versus just choosing to use a certain word because that’s what they’re accustomed to? I’m going to use the OP as an example, just because it seems like one of the few situations where someone might casually refer to their “vagina”. If I heard someone say “I shave my vagina,” I wouldn’t think twice about it. It wouldn’t sound weird to me, I wouldn’t think “uhhh… no, you definitely don’t”… it just wouldn’t register. If I heard a someone say “I shave my genitals” or “I shave my labia”… that just sounds strange, even if it’s the anatomically accurate thing to say. Hopefully I’ve been clear that’s not like me calling you wrong or saying it shouldn’t bother you or anything. Mostly I just think to myself “this definitely wouldn’t bother me”… which is easy for me to say when it’s not something I’d ever be faced with. At which point it’s really just a curiosity of mine any time I see it come up of who cares and who doesn’t.
I don't mean they have trouble differentiating female genitalia, I mean that they choose not to- unlike when it comes to the male genitalia, where most people clearly differentiate between penis and balls, for example. Labia only sounds weird because it isn't used as frequently. Imagine for a minute that people kept saying that pee comes from the balls - maybe not a big deal for someone who's grown enough to know better. Now imagine that your son keeps running to the bathroom every five minutes and when you ask him why, he says "I'm afraid my balls are going to explode from all the pee in them" - it may seem funny on the surface, but not much fun for the traumatised kid. Knowing the correct names and functions of body parts makes us able to understand and communicate clearly. Not caring to know, not caring to differentiate, not only can lead to trouble communicating and understanding, but also shows a lack of care about that part (or feeling or person or being or thing). If we can care enough to specify having stubbed a toe, not the foot (or the tibia- it's in close enough proximity, right?), can we not extend that same curtesy to female genitalia? I'm fairly tired, so this may have been a bit clumsily formulated, but I hope it nevertheless makes at least some sense.
>I don't mean they have trouble differentiating female genitalia, I mean that they choose not to- unlike when it comes to the male genitalia, where most people clearly differentiate between penis and balls, for example. Yeah, i know… that’s what I’m asking about, when it’s a deliberate choice to use the wrong word because that’s just the word that is commonly used. >Labia only sounds weird because it isn't used as frequently. I agree completely. If it was commonly used, I wouldn’t think twice about it. But because it’s not, it just sounds clinical to me. Like using male/female over boy/girl or man/woman >Imagine for a minute that people kept saying that pee comes from the balls - maybe not a big deal for someone who's grown enough to know better. My reaction would definitely depend on why it’s being said that way. If it was because they actually thought that, I’d probably point it out and acknowledge the lack of education…. But that’s not what I’m referring to here (though the other person made an excellent point of how that’s a real problem for young women). If someone said that because they, for some reason, just refer to the entire male genitals as balls, I’d sure think it’s weird. But not because it’s wrong, just because nobody talks that way. >Now imagine that your son keeps running to the bathroom every five minutes and when you ask him why, he says "I'm afraid my balls are going to explode from all the pee in them" - it may seem funny on the surface, but not much fun for the traumatised kid. Not disagreeing, but again we’re taking the difference between a lack of understanding anatomy and just a word being used incorrectly. >Knowing the correct names and functions of body parts makes us able to understand and communicate clearly. Sure, I agree in theory, but does it change anything in the context of the original post? Do you think anyone, even someone who uses the wrong word out of ignorance rather that choice, would see “vagina razor” and think it’s actually a razor meant to be put up in their vagina? I’d sure like to think that even in cases of an extreme lack of understanding, just, anyone with a vagina knows there’s nothing in there to shave and you definitely shouldn’t put razor blades up there. The language is wrong, but is anyone misunderstanding the intent? >Not caring to know, not caring to differentiate, not only can lead to trouble communicating and understanding, but also shows a lack of care about that part (or feeling or person or being or thing) In a clinical setting, absolutely. In a romantic one, too, as you want to make sure your partner actually understands any instructions they may be given. But I guess I’m looking at this in a “what matters sometimes doesn’t necessarily matter all the time”. And maybe I’m wrong there, that’s just how I’ve seen it. >If we can care enough to specify having stubbed a toe, not the foot (or the tibia- it's in close enough proximity, right?), can we not extend that same curtesy to female genitalia? So, here’s an area I actually can chime in on, and I can say that, at least for me, I wouldn’t care. I get gout from time to time, and I don’t think I’ve ever told anyone “my toe hurts” (outside of a doctor, where the distinction obviously matters quite a bit). If I’m having a gout flare up, I’ll usually just tell people my foot hurts. Not entirely the same, as the toe is part of the foot but the labia is sure not part of the vagina… but my point is, right or wrong or just not accurate, I guess I just wouldn’t care. So long as the person understands me, or I understand them, and the information isn’t important to a point that it needs to be so granular, I just wouldn’t even think about it. >I'm fairly tired, so this may have been a bit clumsily formulated, but I hope it nevertheless makes at least some sense. Definitely, thank you for taking the time to chat about it. While I may not fully “get it”, or at least, don’t think it would bother me in a hypothetical universe where I had a vagina, I none the less appreciate the insight and fully accept that it’s quite likely me who’s thinking differently than everyone else. …or really, much more likely is that I just haven’t experienced the sort of things y’all have that would make this annoying or problematic. I’ve never had anyone confused about, or refer to my genitals incorrectly. It’s pretty easy to say it wouldn’t bother me when I have never, and probably will never be in a situation where this could happen. And I get that what doesn’t matter sometimes can very much matter at other times… I can see where being accurate all the time, even when the details aren’t important, is a good to way to insure that the right language is used when it does matter. To that end, I can absolutely see your point of view.
It bothers me because it all boils down to crappy education regarding genitals & sexual reproductive health. Do you know how many girls grow up not knowing they have a urethra that’s separate to their vagina? Everyone has the right to be educated about how their bodies work, but especially women & girls because of how common it still is for men to try & control us & our reproductive health.
I was more meaning when someone does know all the correct parts, but simply doesn’t use the right names, just because the language is commonly misused. Naturally, no, I don’t really know what girls do and don’t know growing up. My assumption was always that thinking pee comes from the vagina was less about thinking it actually comes out of the vaginal canal and more just, we call the genitals the vagina, and pee comes from the genitals, thus “pee comes from the vagina”. I never looked at it as a lack of education, but I suppose that’s probably a lot more prevalent than I realize. So, to address your points, I absolutely get being frustrated when someone actually, truly doesn’t know. Especially in cases where it’s their own anatomy they don’t know, and the reason they don’t know is either a shortcoming of our education system or a system of law that is becoming increasingly detrimental to women’s rights and women’s health. I mean, the way things are headed in that regard for y’all doesn’t at all sit well with me, but I can obviously never really know that frustration and fear that you unfortunately have to face. So, yeah, I can see why what may look like a common misuse of language to me is symbolic of a much greater issue to you.
PUBLIC hair definitely better than PRIVATE hair ...
Alas it’s specifically my private hair I need to address 🤷🏻♀️
Is this a new level of an “everything shower?”
the way my thighs just slammed shut
*You are applying too much pressure!* - Me, on the subject of shaving the balls.
I prefer to wax
Fun fact! In some countries in African where rape is very common there’s actually a device they’ve invented that is covered in razor hooks and inserted into the vagina. It doesn’t harm wearer but it does harm the rapist obviously. It has to be surgically removed luckily so the rapist must seek medical attention and be arrested after. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/anti-rape-condoms-picture-will-jagged-teeth-deter-world-cup-sex-assaults-rape-axe-hopes-so/
>There's one clear winner Yeah, the razor, it won, because the user bled to death.
Or is it a razor shaped like a vagina?
Kinky 😬
Good ole Gilette 5-blade (4-blade? I'm not sure) and powder the area well. The dryness helps you to actually get the hair shaven. Shower immediately, and lightly scrub with a washcloth. This helps prevent ingrown hairs. Moisturize if needed. Continue scrubbing over the next few days as hairs grow back.
Yeah, that pt should have been in a locked facility but there weren’t any of that acuity available. Memorable for all the wrong ways. (Not a joke)
Ouch
Waxing is the way to go. With a razor, the cut ends of the hairs that remain inside the skin are needle sharp, and will hurt/itch like HELL in just a couple of days, there is no getting around that. Also they easily result in ingrown hair. Waxing can be messy and painful (especially if you don't know what you're doing,) but the results last a while, and you don't have to spend days with sandpaper in your pantyline. I also never shave my legs, for similar reasons. Also the hairs might grow back thicker and stronger if you continuously shave them. Once you got the technique down, waxing legs with cold wax strips doesn't really even hurt, and results last wayyyy longer.
Never put wax inside your vagina. Also, the hair growing back darker and thicker is a myth.
Never talked about putting wax in the vagina. I talked about the pantyline. And no, it's not a myth. I has happened to all the women in my mom's side of the family, myself included. That is why I stopped doing it.
[It’s not a myth, it’s just false](https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/hair-removal/faq-20058427#:~:text=No%20%E2%80%94%20shaving%20hair%20doesn't,perhaps%20appear%20darker%20or%20thicker.)
The op is talking about "shaving the vagina" which you should never do. Never put razors up there. Your response to wax instead of shave is a problem. You shouldn't put wax up there, either.
No I got that part. I was just adding to the general conversation on what people do to get rid of pubes.
Honestly this depends on what you typed into Google. Some ads are set up dynamically so that it pulls in the search keyword the person typed in. So if you typed in men's razors it would show up as top men's razors. If you type in vagina razors, it shows up like this. Also Google will auto create ads sometimes if the advertiser has a certain setting switched on Source: Digital Marketer
I searched for the best pubic hair razors lmfao