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[ex-wolff493.livejournal.com]

ok... i have a few different topics that i need advice on or questions answered about. first of all, i shaved my vagina for the first time yesterday and im still not sure how i feel about it. it doesnt itch at all, but it kind of hurts. is there any way that it is supposed to be shaved? i just shaved upwards, like i do with my legs, and i used shaving cream and moisturizer afterwards.

second topic... lately ive been having sex again, and while it is definitely the most enjoyable sex ive ever had (yay! i can finally have an orgasm/s), ive been bleeding a little after sex. at really isnt that painful, so i dont understand why i'm bleeding.

the third question is also related to sex. ive gotten a new boyfriend and we've been having sex without a condom. the few times ive had sex in the past i used a condom and was on birth control. im still on birthcontrol but we did not use a condom, and at first he pulled out (which i insisted didnt make a difference), but now he doesnt. i wasnt concerned at all b/c im on birthcontrol and have been for about 2 years, and i have only missed one day in those two years, but he was worrying about it (he has issues with it) and he's gotten me a little paranoid. should i have anything to worry about? im supposed to get my period tuesday, and we had sex last night when i was on my sugar pill. could that also be a problem? help!

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[mactavish.livejournal.com]

Vulva skin is tender, and requires a special touch. Everyone I know who shaves her vulva "successfully" uses a trak-3 type razor. There's another brand of 3-blade out now that probably works as well. And shave against the direction of hair growth, if it's clear.

You can have sex while on the sugar pills without more chance of pregnancy than at other times. Would your boyfriend feel more comfortable using a condom? Mine does.

[tree]

you shaved your vagina?
ouch.

;)

[secretfish.livejournal.com]

I keep my pubes shaved and I have to shave with the direction of hair growth not against it because I am sensitive down there. The one thing I use everytime and totally love is called Bikini Zone. It's a cream (or gel) that you rub on after shaving and it totally helps with razor burn and red bumps.
I've heard that there are special razors out there just for your bikini area that are smaller, but I have never found them.
I love having no hair down there but I still feel like I never get it close enough and I have to shave about every two days.

Also, you're fine having unprotected sex (without condoms) if you are on the pill. That's what the pill is for right? As long as you know that both of you are monogamous.

[ringring.livejournal.com]

I love Bikini Zone! Expensive though...and I've used those lil mini bikini razors, and I find that they aren't sharp enough for me. I know that sounds bad, but I mean, they just don't work.

[the-designdiva.livejournal.com]

I had a b/f down right paranoid about the idea of no condom. We talked about it. We both were tested for HIV so I wasn't quite sure what the concern was. In his case an old girlfriend got pregnant and so he was ultra sensitive about the issue. It's understandable.

As for shaving your pubic region ... I suppose the right way would be to make it comfortable like you did. FYI, the itching won't begin right away. That usually comes when the hairs begin to grow back. Watch for ingrown hairs (a common side effect from shaving), those suck!

[geminigirl]

Bleeding after sex can sometimes be a sign of some sort of infection, often an STD. If this is a possibility for you, you might want to call your gyn and get it checked out.

RE: second topic

[xkookykrysx.livejournal.com]

I'm kind of curious to see if you get an answer about that. I'd been having the same problem with my latest partner - just a touch of blood right after sex - but was too apathetic and/or embarassed to post about it. I don't know what to make of it, either.

:(

shaving tips.

[thatdirtyblonde.livejournal.com]

wait until the end of your shower to shave your girlie bits. it makes the hair softer and you're less likely to chafe. i always shave in the direction of the hair growth, not against it, because otherwise my skin gets really irritated.

i haven't tried this yet (my hot water has been off for a month and i haven't cared to stand in the shower long enough to shave ANYTHING lol) but i read that if you shave and then apply regular old stick deoderant to the area, and then repeat the next day, that you'll get a very smooth shave and no irritation.

i would beware though... my 'gina isn't sensitive at all to things like perfume etc., but if yours is then you might want to avaoid that last method.



good luck. happy shaving.

:)

[lilyofthewest.livejournal.com]

Bleeding after sex can be sign that you're going a little rough, that you're not using enough lube, or of gonorrhea, chlamydia or trichomoniasis. Its never a bad idea to get tested.

[a-typical.livejournal.com]

I can definately recommend shaving in the direction the hair grows. This cuts WAY down on shaving rash, and general irritation. I find that that doesn't leave me perfectly smooth tough, so when it's VERY short I shave in the opposite direction. Doesn't hurt a bit, and doesn't even get red :)

If you're having regular sex, the bleeding might be from a tear that isn't being given time to heal. Definately see your doctor though, because bleeding after sex is something you have to have investigated.

[ex-wolff493.livejournal.com]

thanks for the advice everyone! and no, i did not shave my vagina, lol. i'll try to find some bikini zone for my shaven pubes. so far i havent had any itching, though it feels a bit strange where it is growing back. im going to start experimenting with waxing in the near future, and i was wondering if maybe i should wax my pubes? and as for the bleeding goes, i doubt it is an STD (i havent had that many partners and my gynecologist hasnt seen anything suspicious in the past). the only thing i think it could maybe is maybe not enough lubrication or we are going a little rough. i have a gyno appt this monday, so i will be sure to ask him about it and let you all know. thanks again

[tygermoonfoxx.livejournal.com]

Birth control pills are highly effective for prevention of conception but they're not perfect. I know of several friends who did conceive while on birth control. Also, some prescribed and over the counter medications as well as a variety of foods can interfere with the effectiveness of your pill. I wouldn't rely solely on it as a means of preventing conception. You CAN get pregnant in spite of being on the pill.