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Transgender Teen Survival Guide

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Asked by Anonymous
this is a MTF question. I'm someone with fair skin and dark hair and shaving really irritates my skin and gives me red bumps and ingrown hairs which makes me feel even more dysphoric. Is there any recommendations on what I can do about the irritation on my legs and what hair removal techniques MTF usually go for?

Kii says:

So, I am not transfeminine, but I do shave various parts of my body and have similar issues to you (fair skin, dark hair, razor bumps/ingrown hair) and the best solutions that I’ve found are using a sharp razor, good shaving cream (there are plenty marketed to women, Coochy cream is feminine-branded and safe for all parts of the body) and Tend Skin. You should also make sure not to wear tight clothing over a shaved area for the first day after shaving if you can avoid it. You could also try different hair removal methods such as waxing or hair removal creams. For me, hair removal creams irritate my skin, but waxing does not, so see what works for you. If you’re looking for a more permanent solution, you can also look into laser hair removal.

Posted on March 28, 2017 with 35 notes
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  3. latent-and-blatant said: Sugaring all the way! Super effective and easy once you learn the technique. You can even make the sugar yourself if you’re on budget.
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