skincare magazine
I had sex for the first time in 4 years — because I finally fixed my shaving bumps.
What I used to struggle with:
For years, every time I shaved, my skin reacted the same way: red bumps, itching, irritation, sometimes even painful inflammation. It didn’t matter if I shaved, waxed, or tried laser — the result was always the same. My skin looked worse, not better.
Waxing was painful and caused even more ingrown hairs. Laser was expensive, uncomfortable, and still left my skin irritated. After every attempt, I felt more insecure. I stopped wearing certain clothes. I stopped feeling confident. And eventually, I stopped letting anyone get close to my body.
Not because I hated myself — but because I didn’t feel comfortable in my own skin.
What my doktor said:
That’s when I finally went to a dermatologist.
She explained that shaving and waxing don’t just remove hair — they damage the skin barrier and leave sharp hair edges that grow back into the skin. Laser, she said, can also cause heat stress in sensitive skin types.
Then she mentioned a different option: modern hair removal creams.
Not the old drugstore versions — but newer formulas designed to dissolve the hair gently below the surface, without cutting, pulling, or traumatizing the skin.
I waited 4 years for this moment…
I was skeptical. But I tried it.
The hair was gone. My skin stayed calm. No bumps. No itching. No redness. After two weeks, my skin looked healthier than it had in years.
The only downside? The smell is a bit strong. But for me, that was a small price to pay for finally feeling comfortable again.
Today, I don’t plan my life around hiding my skin anymore.
And yes — I finally got my confidence back.
If you struggle with shaving bumps, irritation, or ingrown hairs, this might be worth trying. It won’t be perfect for everyone. But for sensitive skin like mine, it was the first method that actually worked.
Sometimes the solution isn’t more effort — just a gentler approach.