1. First and foremost, make sure you have ample time and are not rushed. This is not something you want to speed through!

2. Position yourself in front of a mirror with good lighting to make sure you have good visibility for all the crevices.

3. Get out your trimmer and choose your length. If you’re going to continue on to fully shave your pubic hair, choose a length that is long enough to shave but not too long (think a couple of days of stubble). If you’re just trimming, start with a longer length then you think you’ll ultimately want. You can always cut it shorter.

4. Apply baby powder on your pubic area while it’s dry to help soak up extra moisture and plump up the hairs.

5. Using short, gentle strokes, use the trimmer to cut the hair. Pubic hair grows in a variety of directions so you’ll want to go slow and possibly go over the same areas a few times. For your scrotum and shaft, go extra slow and stretch the skin to flatten it and make easier to trim. If you’re trimming your butt, crack and perineum, you may want to place a hand mirror on the floor to help see where you’re trimming. You can also place one leg on a tub or toilet to make the area easier to see.

6. If you’re happy with the trim job, then you’re done! Hop in the shower to wash off.

7. If you’re going to shave completely, once you’re out of the shower, apply a pre-shave oil and shaving cream to the areas you’re going to shave. The key here is to not be stingy with the cream.

8. When you’re taking a razor to your nether regions, you’ll want to be extra careful. Shave with the grain of the hair in short, slow strokes. Do not, we repeat, do not rush. You’ll want to use the same stretching technique on your scrotum and shaft as you did while trimming and the mirror is ideal if you’re taking the razor around back.

9. Make sure to rinse the razor frequently to avoid clogs and re-apply shaving cream as needed.

10. Once you’re done, hop back in the shower to rinse everything away.

11. Apply a moisturizer or body oil to the area to help keep it protected. You may also want to apply a moisturizer or anti-chafe product regularly (like at least once a day) to help cut down on friction which can cause irritation on shaved skin, especially below the belt.