There's no "correct" amount of grooming — plenty of people are perfectly happy fully natural, and plenty prefer trimmed, shaved, or somewhere in between. This isn't about what you're supposed to do. It's a practical rundown of the actual options, so whichever you land on, you're doing it comfortably and safely.

The main options

Trimming

Shortening hair with scissors or an electric trimmer without removing it entirely. Lowest maintenance, lowest irritation risk, and fully reversible day to day — a good default if you're not sure what you want yet.

Shaving

Removes hair at the skin's surface. Quick and cheap, but the most irritation-prone option and the one that grows back fastest (meaning more frequent upkeep if you want to maintain it).

Waxing

Removes hair from the root, so regrowth takes longer — typically a few weeks — but it's more uncomfortable in the moment and not something most people do themselves at home.

There's no single "best" choice here — it's a genuine trade-off between upkeep effort, comfort, and how long the result lasts.

Trimmer vs. razor: what actually matters

If you're trimming, look for a trimmer specifically designed for sensitive/intimate use rather than a generic beard trimmer — the guard lengths and blade guards are built for skin that's more sensitive than a jawline. If you're shaving, a fresh, sharp, single-use-appropriate razor matters more than the brand — a dull blade is the single biggest cause of irritation and ingrown hairs, far more than technique.

Reducing irritation

• Never shave dry. Warm water and a proper shaving product (not just soap or shampoo) softens hair and reduces friction.
• Go with the grain first. Against-the-grain passes get closer but irritate more — only do it if you genuinely need to, and only after a with-the-grain pass first.
• Don't reuse a dull blade. This is the single easiest fix for most irritation complaints.
• Moisturise afterward. A fragrance-free, alcohol-free aftercare product calms the skin down; anything with alcohol or strong fragrance tends to make fresh-shaved skin sting.
• Give it a day before anything else. Freshly shaved or waxed skin is more sensitive than usual — it's worth a day of recovery before play if you can.

What to skip

Regular bar soap and standard moisturiser aren't built for this area and can cause more irritation than they solve — a dedicated intimate wash and aftercare product is worth the small extra cost if you're grooming regularly. It's also worth patch-testing any new product on a small area first rather than applying it all over immediately.

Where to start if you're genuinely unsure

A dedicated trimmer with an adjustable guard is the lowest-risk way to try a change without committing to anything — you can go shorter gradually and stop wherever feels right. If you already know you want smooth skin, a sharp fresh razor plus a proper shave product and aftercare balm covers the essentials without needing anything specialised.

Browse trimmers in Shavers and washes/aftercare in Health & Hygiene.