A: Thanks for your question. Many people experience red bumps and ingrown hairs after shaving or waxing. Some people, but not all, find that these symptoms lessen over time, as your skin adjusts. You can reduce the occurrence of bumps and ingrown hairs by making sure you replace your razor blades regularly, soak the hair in warm water before shaving, use plenty of shaving cream, and keep the shaved area exfoliated either by using a loofah or other “scrubby” sponge and your normal soap or by using a cleanser or astringent with an exfoliating ingredient, such as salicylic acid (body washes advertised to prevent body acne often fit this description). Keeping the area clean and moisturized with an unscented lotion will also reduce irritation and discomfort.

A: Thank you for you question. Many people have a variety of thickness of hair growth on different parts of their body. Some people and their partners enjoy varying degrees of hair growth on their bodies while others do not. If you wish to remove the body hair around your butt or in your butt crack shaving is an option.

You seem concerned since this is a sensitive area that shaving might hurt you. Besides shaving waxing is also an option. You can try to wax it yourself or have a professional do it. We would recommend avoiding though using chemical depilatories such as Nair. The chemicals in chemical depilatories might irritate your anus and the surrounding areas.