Men's intimate skin care guides
Plain-spoken guides to men's intimate skin care and grooming: how to wash, how to trim, what to do about razor burn, and the questions men don't always ask out loud.
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What is men's intimate skin care?
Do you need an intimate wash? How to wash and dry, and where creams and sprays fit in.
Manscaping for men: how to groom below the belt without the itch
What manscaping is, the kit you need, a first trim step by step, and looking after the skin afterwards.
Intimate cream or spray for men: what's the difference?
Spray, cream or gel: how the textures differ, how you apply each one, and the sizes.
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How to use men's intimate skin care
Three simple steps for the spray, cream and gel, and the 24-hour patch test before first use.
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How to use a bidet, wipe and wash: bum hygiene for men
How to use a bidet, wipe without scrubbing, what you can safely flush, and when to see a GP.
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How to shave or trim your bum: a men's guide to back, sack and crack
A trimmer for the crack, a razor only for the cheeks, a mirror and patience: how to shave or trim your bum without nicks.
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How to choose a pubic hair trimmer for men
Guards, blades, waterproofing and cleaning: what to look for in a men's pubic hair trimmer, and how to use it safely.
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Sweaty balls: how men can stay fresh below the belt
Why your groin sweats, how to stay fresh, and what to check before you try a ball deodorant or powder.
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Groin chafing in men: why it happens and how to prevent it
Why your groin and inner thighs chafe, how to prevent it, and how to look after the skin when it happens.
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How to patch test a new skin care product
Where to apply it, how long to wait, what a reaction looks like, and what to do if your skin reacts.
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Pubic hair removal for men: trim, shave, wax or cream?
Trimming, shaving, waxing, hair removal cream and laser compared: how smooth, how soon it grows back, and the risks.
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How to shave your balls safely, step by step
Trim first, go with the grain, take it slowly: how to shave your balls without nicks or razor burn.
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Razor burn, bumps and rash after manscaping: how to look after your skin
Razor burn, razor bumps and shaving rash: how to tell them apart, settle the skin, and groom with less irritation next time.
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A simple men's intimate grooming routine, from washing to trimming
Wash, dry, trim, then let the skin settle: a below-the-belt routine that takes minutes.
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The not yet. Journal
Plain, research-based answers to the health questions men search for, with every source listed.