text: You need a good, clean razor, first and foremost.  Mach 3 is good. Get a loofah, or even a "shower puff" and gently scrub the area you intend to shave.  In other words, do a light exfoliation.  Make sure you've been under a warm shower or bath for a while.  Apply shower gel or shaving cream.  First shave in the direction of the hair growth (not much hair goes, this is ok).  Then shave against the direction of the hair growth.  Follow with cool water AND lotion.\n\nI have very sensitive skin, I live in a warm climate, so I am in shorts or a bathing suit about 9 months out of the year.  No bumps and my skin stays smooth as silk.