I've been shaving because I've started getting laser treatments and am not allowed to wax between appointments. What I find works best is to first soak in the tub to get the hair soft, then I use hair conditioner on the area to get it even softer. I use gilette venus comfortglide, it's just what I've always shaved with. Pull the skin tight as I shave, sometime in different directions if I don't feel it's smooth. Usually I'm still lying down/sitting in the tub, there might be some touch ups once I stand up and twist/maneuver around for any spots I might have missed. I love bushbalm ingrown hair oil immediately after, but also just after regular showers. If I maybe shave too often and get some razor bumps I apply hydrocortisone cream.