Should I be Ashamed?

“YOU need to quit telling others what to do.”

Where do you see that I’m telling/ordering anyone? I did say “try using one of those ‘lotions’”, but I’m pretty sure by anyone’s interpretations that would mean only a suggestion, certainly not ordering anyone to do it. Do you not know how to read a post properly? You might want to see if a local school near you has some night courses for you to take up — like maybe 6th grade reading comprehension?

“quit trying to turn this site into a Nazi zone where others have to follow YOUR thinking”

Where are you getting this from my post? I offered a suggestion only and a precaution to read the instructions. You are the one demanding “NO!” and “don’t use it!” without any references to back you up. If anyone is being a Nazi here, I suggest you spin around quickly to check if your swastika band has slid or is sliding off your sleeve — you know, from rapidly raising your arm upwards while muttering something akin to “Heil!”

And for you to make blanket statments like you did, I and many others would ask, Where are your references? You are doing a lot more ordering than I am. I have used a few different brands many times on myself as well as my partners and none of us have had any reactions. Most probably because I have experience using them and I take time to read the instructions carefully. No, not ‘lucky’ but simply using common sense and following the directions (some say 3 minutes, others 4 minutes and some are 5 minutes). What reason would I have for lying about this?

“You don’t like someone else’s advice, then don’t use it yourself.” You might want to do exactly that.

Again, as Frank111 stated very well: “That’s what directions are for. It’s up to the customer to read the label.” I hope your leg wasn’t ‘burned’ too bad — I assume everything was OK after a few hours?

@yekim: “someone with med exp.”
You call yourself a medical professional and that is how you write? I would expect a medical professional to have at least 6 years of higher learning as well as residency, internship, etc. — and when communicating to the public, I would also expect better writing and communication skills. And that 6 years should be higher than high school, not kindergarten.

If you can’t write/communicate any better than that, you need to stop giving any type of medical advice (because I would never believe you or accept it) or at least go back to school and learn those skills.

I only suggested that he may have used “Nair” or others (which I also implied). And your precautions are duly noted and very good. Thank you for them. It obviously pays to be as careful as possible when “altering the landscape” in those areas (and I stated as such)! He also could maintain his area on a regular frequent basis with a razor and soap or lather so that he can stay very smooth. Whichever way, it looks great.

To my eyes, (with the age he appears to be within in that b&w photo) he also may be quite naturally smooth and/or have a smaller pattern of pubic hair that may not leave its “shadow” of pattern even after a complete shave. And if so, good for him.

@EuroBoy90:
From my personal experience, if you prefer to use the “lotion” [chemical] hair removers, you may need to try out several different brands as well as some different types within a brand. Nair has at least 6 (or more) different types — all with different times to leave it on (some say 3 minutes, others 4 minutes and some are 5 minutes, etc.). Also, if you use them, just put a very small amount on an area that isn’t so sensitive and try it out. If all goes well, you can try it elsewhere. And don’t use them directly on your “normal” pubic hair (length). Use an electric clipper or trimmer to cut the hair very short, THEN use the lotions on what’s remaining. You’ll get much better results that way.

It all boils down to knowing your skin and hair. Like everyone is saying, take care not to leave it on for any longer than you can stand it. Personally for me, I find that I can leave it on for about 30 seconds and as much as 1 minute longer than what the directions say (and yes, even on the scrotum area as well as around the anus). Just know your own body and use with caution. Also, use a timer with seconds!

Otherwise, maybe a ladies shaver and either soap or some lather in the shower — works for lots of guys too — you may need to do it this way more often to stay smooth and not get the stubble.

Again, for me, the chemical removers make the hair grow out slower and softer, just like when you first got pubic hair and with no itching. Good luck!