With pubic hair, having less can make it look like you have more

Whether it’s for the visual-enhancement factor, comfort, or more skin on skin contact during intimate situations, there are a number of reasons why you might want to shave or trim your pubic hair. With a significant proportion of men expanding their grooming routine to include areas below the belt, you might be wondering what your options are.

Trim and shape

If you feel like things have gotten a little out of control down there but don’t want to go clean shaven, a trim is a great solution. Use a body groomer or other hair trimmer with a comb or adjustable length to trim your pubic hair, as well as any surrounding areas that you want to tidy (the insides of your thighs, for instance). The exact length you choose is entirely a matter of personal preference, but in general anything less than 5mm might look a little bare, particularly if you have light hair.

You can also use a trimmer or razor to shape or tidy your pubic hair by trimming around the edges, but try to retain the natural shape (unless creating a more elaborate shape is your goal, of course).

Two important tips to keep in mind. Firstly, only trim your balls with a trimmer that has a sensitive skin guard or comb for that purpose. The skin in that area is particularly sensitive, so it’s worth being careful. Secondly, be sure to clean your trimmer thoroughly after using it on your pubic hair if you intend to use it on other parts of your body afterwards.

Depending on how fast your hairs grow, you’ll need to repeat the process once every few weeks to stay looking well-groomed.