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One frequent–but infrequently talked about–challenge in the femboy world is how best to shave your rear.

In this post, we’ll go over the best ways to shave your butt, how to shave faster, get a closer shave, and avoid ending up with prickly hairs or blemishes.

The Right Tools for the Job

Different methods of hair removal have different benefits when it comes to taking care of your butt, and knowing which one is right for you requires a little bit of experimentation.

With that said, below we’ll list out some of the more common hair removal methods, and talk about the pros and cons of each one.

Using Razors

Undoubtably the most common way to go about shaving your bum is with a razor. Go figure, right?

But in using razors, there are a couple bases you always want to make sure you have covered. The first being to make sure you’re using quality razors.

Picking the Right Razors

When it comes to selecting a razor, consider picking up a women’s razor designed for the bikini area.

There are some that even apply aloe to your skin as you shave.

Another good strategy may be picking up one with fewer, spaced blades, designed to prevent irritation to the skin.

Those aloe skin blades also come with variations designed to get a closer shave.

Don’t Use the Same Razor Forever

Another big tip is try not to use dull razors when shaving.

All too often I hear of people keeping a razor specifically for this purpose, and rarely changing it out because of the trouble involved in doing so.

If you find that your razor blade is pulling a lot at your hair, or if it feels rough against your skin and it leads to more irritation than normal afterwards, you probably have a razor that’s dull or starting to dull.

It’s All About Technique

To get the best results, try rinsing your razor after every stroke if you can. This will keep your blade sharp, and reduce the risk of getting blemishes on your skin after you shave.

Make a note of the direction of hair growth in this region, and do your best to follow along with the grain if you can.

If you’re looking for a closer shave, most people find that first shaving with the grain, and then going back over against the grain with minimal pressure provides the closest shave.

Try not to apply too much pressure, and avoid going over areas you’ve shaved multiple times; especially if you’re using a razor with many blades.

Selecting the Right Shaving Cream

Just as a small note here, know there are specialty shaving creams and gels for those with sensitive skin that can also be used around these parts of your body.

Some of these creams will also provide a benefit of softening your hair and lubricating the skin beforehand if left for a minute or two to set in.

Using Trimmers

If you’ve given razors a try, and maybe you’re looking for an alternative, definitely look into investing in a high quality body trimmer.

Several of these trimmers are specifically designed to give you a very close shave, and can be used in the shower.

Not to mention, these trimmers often have heads that last a long time, and work to provide you one of the quickest and most easily available shaves.

A lot of the people I’ve met who try to keep up with removing the hair on their legs, butt, and armpits on a consistent and routine basis have fallen in love with using these trimmers.

If you’re looking for recommendations for trimmers, here are some that I’ve tried and would highly recommend:

• Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 Face
• OLOV Bikini Trimmer for Women
• PHILIPS Beauty SatinShave Essential Women’s Wet & Dry Electric Shaver
• Panasonic Close Curves Electric Shaver for Women

Nair and Depilatory Creams

Another common way to go about removing the hair on a femboy derriere would be using depilatory creams, such as Nair, Veet, or Nads.

Some Nair creams are infused with oils that help to soften your skin and reduce irritation, which–when combined with the general idea of Nair–sounds like a promising idea for sure.

The main problem here is the potential to get Nair on your anus, which is a huge no-no.

Some people have had success with using vaseline on their anus before applying depilatory creams to the surrounding area, but really there are other boxes on the Nair checklist you should definitely look into before trying this, as certain hair and skin-types might not even allow the cream to work very well.

If you’re interested in trying Nair (or another depilatory cream) out for hair removal on your butt or thighs, check out this article we already wrote on the topic.

Pre-Shave Tips

In the time before you shave, there are some simple steps you can take to prep for having a hairless butt that will also work to improve the overall health of your skin.

Not to mention, taking these steps will reduce the chance of encountering ingrown hairs, razor bumps, or other unsightly blemishes on the skin.

Exfoliating

If you’re new to exfoliating, check out this article we wrote on getting started with mechanical exfoliants.

The gist of it is that using body scrubs, dry brushes, loofahs, and moisturizing body washes can help to:

• Loosen up your skin
• Clean off the dead skin cells from the surface of your skin
• Soften your hair
• Clear a path for hair growth

All of which are important for ensuring you get the most out of your shave, and avoid ingrown hairs and other blemishes along the way.

Know How Your Hair Grows

If you’re going to be using a mechanical razor, or an electric trimmer, always make a note of the direction of hair growth.

In the case of the latter, this might not matter as much, but it certainly does still matter towards the idea of getting a close shave.

Know that even shaving in weird directions with a trimmer can result in unnatural cuts to your hair, and tugging on your hair and skin which can lead to additional problems.

Many of you probably already know this, but just in case: when following along with the direction of hair growth, shaving with the grain is the standard, but shaving against the grain will ensure you get the closest shave possible.

Make Sure You Can See

When shaving your butt, eventually you’ll get a feel for what needs shaving, and you’ll get pretty fast at it.

However, in the beginning, this isn’t the case. And even the most seasoned butt-shaving professionals sometimes want to take a closer look.

So, this is where mirrors come into play. You don’t really need anything fancy here. You can almost always settle with a hand-held mirror like this one that comes with lights and isn’t outrageously expensive.

Another mirror that I think is fantastic is this Shave Well Company mirror. It has no sharp edges, is shatter-proof, comes with wall-mounts, doesn’t fog up, and is super affordable. No to mention you can take it in-hand to get a better look.

Now onto the realm of in-shower mirrors, if that’s the way you do things, there are two I really like: the first being this ToiletTree mirror, and the second being this Sharper Image mirror.

The ToiletTree one is more affordable, and offers many of the same benefits as the Sharper Image mirror. The Sharper Image mirror, however, is worth it’s weight in gold for sure, as you’ll see by the reviews.

If you have money to spend on shower accessories, definitely get the Shaper Image shower mirror.

Positioning the Mirror

Depending on how your bathroom is setup, and what positions you might want to take when shaving, where you put your mirror will be unique to you.

However, for those who have truly never done this before, I just wanted to give an idea as for how you could setup the mirror while shaving.

I’ve had the most success while trimming (or epilating) with putting a mirror on the ground in the shower, and then using the light from the mirror or my phone pointed upwards to get a good look.

Getting a Feel for the Razor

One of the most important parts of consistently shaving your butt is going to be knowing the bounds of your razor’s (or trimmer’s) head.

This is going to help you get close to the skin on your anus, without actually getting the razor on that loose skin and cutting yourself–which hurts a lot, take my word for it…

When you know what direction your hair grows in, coupled with exactly where your razor’s blades start and end, you’re going to get one hell of a shave down there.

Pulling Your Skin Tight

Pulling your skin tight when shaving–regardless of if you’re using a razor or trimmer–is important, as it will help you to get a closer shave.

So, if you’re like me, for the longest time, I would try to pull my skin tight after it was all foamed up with shaving cream (or whatever else), and my fingers would simply slip around.

I was never able to pull the skin very tightly.

I learned later on, there are two ways to pull the skin tight while you’re shaving. The first being with a washcloth, and the second being with an alum block.

If you’re going to try doing this with an alum block, which is a crazy good addition to one’s shaving kit if you take shaving seriously, all you have to do is run your fingers along the block every once in a while before you pull on your skin.

Alum blocks also provide a plethora of benefits to your skin, such as preventing razor burn, preventing bleeding, toning your skin, and closing your pours.

Post-Shave Tips

Once you’re all done shaving, you might run into a couple residual issues from the time you spent razor-in-hand.

Below we’ll outline some of the more common issues, as well as what steps can be taken to ensure your skin stays smooth and blemish-free.

Take One More Look

Always take one more look to make sure you got all of the hair. Especially if you’re just getting started doing this type of hair removal, the first few times you do this it might take some time.

It can become tempting after spending all that time and effort (and feeling some smooth skin back there) to assume you got everything, and go on your merry way.

What you’ll find, however, is that having missed a big line of hair underneath one of your cheeks doesn’t look all that nice, so always be sure to take just one more thorough look when you’re all done.

Avoiding Ingrown Hairs

Ingrown hairs, especially on your butt, are incredibly common for most people after having shaved. This is, in part, because you’ll usually be sitting on the area you shaved in the days after.

If you an avoid sitting for a day or two after shaving, that’d be great, but I don’t think that’s very realistic for most; so let’s get into some of the other ways you can avoid ingrown hairs.

First, before we get into it, know we already wrote a whole article on this here. If you struggle with ingrown hairs after shaving, definitely check that out.

To summarize that article:

• Using mechanical exfoliants like body scrubs can help to clear your skin and make it smoother or softer
• Using a loofah or pouf in the shower can exfoliate your skin before and after hair removal
• Using moisturizing body washes can help to keep your skin hydrated and reduce irritation
• Using a dry brush works exactly like a shaving brush would to provide additional exfoliation to your skin
• Exfoliating regularly will lead to softer hair, reducing the overall likelihood of ingrown hairs, especially in areas with thick, coarse hair
• Wearing loose-fitting clothes and avoiding constricting your skin
• Avoiding sitting or lying on irritated areas of skin for long periods

Avoiding Prickly or Itchy Hair

Shaving with a mechanical razors and trimmers can leave hair spikier and more pointed or jagged at the tip.

This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as blade quality, shaving in odd directions relative to hair growth, and so on.

Regardless of how it happens, assuming this hair is able to grow out of the skin (and doesn’t become an ingrown hair) the feeling of these small, spiky hairs are not pleasant; especially in these more sensitive areas.

Exfoliating regularly will lead to softer, smoother skin, but also works to soften the hair. This can be accomplished easily using body scrubs, a loofah, or a dry brush. Check out our article on exfoliating here.

Reducing Irritation

If you, like many, have irritated skin right after shaving, reducing that irritation is essential to helping your skin stay smooth and blemish-free.

We went into this pretty deep in our article about how to Nair your thighs and butt, but just to summarize that article, the high level goes like this.

To reduce the irritation on your skin, try:

• Leaving your skin alone for a little while
• Using fragrance-free moisturizers or moisturizing body washes
• Wearing loose-fitting clothes and avoiding constricting your skin
• Avoiding sitting or lying on the irritated areas for long periods
• Applying a cold compress to the irritated area
• Applying cooling agents, such as menthol or calamine
• Drinking enough water
• Eating food, including leafy greens, that are rich in vitamins A, C, and E
• Getting adequate amounts of sleep

Additionally, there’s something to be said here about one’s shaving technique if you frequently encounter irritation on the skin after shaving.

Dealing With Cuts and Scratches

Oops… So you pressed a little too hard or rounded a corner too fast and now you’re BLEEDING!

No worries. A lot of the time, you’re not going to have ended up with a very deep cut. Many razors are made to prevent such injuries these days.

If you do find you’re encountering cuts and nicks more frequently, be sure that you’re not shaving with too much pressure, or going over your skin too many times or too fast.

Additionally, make sure your razor hasn’t dulled to the point where that’s the problem.

To stop bleeding, you can try using an alum block, a styptic pencil or powder, apply a cold compress to the skin, or apply pressure to the bloodied area.

Keep With the Routine

I remember reading an article like this years ago, when I was first trying to get good at shaving my butt. The point being that I was new to shaving down there and taking care of that hair.

I think, like most, I would only do that once in a while as a fun little way to spice things up.

If you enjoy how your butt looks hair-free, and you’d really like to see that femboy looking butt–the one that’s perfectly smooth, soft, and round–all the time, a big part of that is finding a really good routine for your skin and sticking to it.

Regularly shaving, exfoliating, and moisturizing these areas is going to do wonders for having softer, smoother, and more consistently hair-free skin over time.

A lot of the benefits of taking these steps compounds over time, so get to it!

Oh, and don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t get it right the first couple of times ❤️