What would you recommend for preventing and getting rid of bumps from shaving the bikini area?

Oh, the joys of being a woman… Fuck that shit.

Razor bumps are the devil.

To prevent:

-Use warm water

-New blade (ALWAYS!)

-Lubricate well

-Trim before shaving

-Shave in the same direction of hair growth instead of against it (you lessen irritation that way). So generally that means shave in a downward direction.

-Treat the area immediately after you shave with a product that contains glycolic acid or salicylic acid to prevent ingrown hairs and/or inflamed follicles (that’s what those bumps are). Bikini Zone is popular and cheap, but I would ask around to see if other people have their personal favorites.

If you still get the bumps…

-Treat with a topical hydrocortisone cream until they go away (try twice a day). If you have itching, it helps with that too. Tend Skin
is more expensive than the cream, but it is effective in getting rid of the bumps. (Tend Skin is also useful for helping with bumps you get after waxing!)

-GENTLY exfoliate the area. Try massaging it using a loofah or washcloth, etc. Nothing too harsh though! It’ll get rid of the dead skin.

-Wear loose underwear (or no underwear) and loose clothing while you’re treating it. Tight clothes cause friction and irritation which will make it take longer to heal.

Did I mention that razor bumps are the devil?