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Hi friends,

As you well know, for many, an important part of incontinence management is keeping the pubic hair well in check, either trimmed or shaved off outright. Usually in the past when i did it, i would use a manual razor in a bathtub with plenty of shaving cream. but, not only was that slightly inconvinent since it required a bath, but it also led to nicks and cuts minor down there. then it occured to me.. well, maybe rash cream could alleviate any itching caused by using an electric razor. I did, using Balmex adult care..and it works! I apply it right after im done shaving and I have none of the usual itchiness and irritation that comes with using an electric.. of course, once i use a razor for shaving that part of the body, i wouldnt use it for other parts.but then again i have plenty of electric razors .

So, if you find shaving with a manual inconvinent, give this a try, you just might be suprised!

Peace out!

Rob

Sociologygeek,

That is good advice re using Balmex. I have had success with Vaseline, which I normally use in generous amounts as a barrier cream.

Re shaving, I am using a Wahl beard trimmer without any add-on comb attachments. It works fairly well, but due to my inability to see what I am doing, I find it difficult. I also wind up with the occasional nick or cut. I shave as close as possible but, fortunately, I have not had the itching that so many describe.

--John