When you watch porn movies, one thing that often stands out, besides the sex itself and other obvious things, is how incredibly smooth the male performers look below the waist. As we know, many guys struggle with making the area around and on their balls and cock perfectly shaven. Not only is it difficult not to miss a spot or two, but it’s also challenging to make the area completely smooth. So, if you want to know how it can be done, keep on reading!
Why Porn Actors Strive for That Perfectly Smooth Look
Smoothness matters a lot in adult films because the camera crew emphasizes every little detail under bright light and high-def camera lenses, especially these days. While very few people would notice small nicks, razor bumps, or even a little bit of stubble down there when looking at someone else’s whole nude body, they are glaringly visible during a professional close-up shot.
There’s another reason, though it doesn’t concern male porn stars, that we want to emphasize: without hair, everything looks much, much bigger!
Trimming: The Start of the Process
The process starts with trimming, as pro male pornstars aren’t recklessly going straight in with a razor on long hair. As many of us have learned ourselves, doing that may even lead to a small disaster. It’s the perfect recipe for irritation, minor razor cuts, and clogged blades —super annoying. Instead, performers in male porn movies tend to first use electric trimmers or body groomers with a short guard.
Waterproof Body Trimmers for the Best Results
Many of the hung studs we watch in porn movies, be it gay or straight, use special devices designed specifically for sensitive skin. Don’t worry, such devices are small, easy to use, and generally affordable these days, and you can buy them anywhere if you realize that you need one after reading this text. A good example of such a device is a waterproof body trimmer with rounded blades.
While the devices themselves are mostly waterproof nowadays, porn actors typically use them on dry or just slightly moist skin while standing in the shower. Doing it without running the water in your shower or bathtub is the safer approach.
Classic Razors for an Ultra-Smooth Finish
Once the hair in the private area is short, it’s time to actually get that ultra-smooth look. When it comes to this part of the process, the vast majority of male porn actors prefer shaving in the shower or after a warm bath. This is because warm steam and heat in general open up skin pores and soften body hair.
Further, male porn actors usually go for sensitive, fragrance-free shaving creams or gels rather than traditional foams, such as the one that some old-school barbers used and still use. Compared with conventional shaving foams, lotions, and gels, those for sensitive or ultra-sensitive skin are gentler on the skin and allow for a smoother shaving process.
Doing it Slowly and Using Special Tricks
Unlike the quick shaves people might do on their face in the morning, the process that enables male pornstars to achieve such a smoothly shaven look requires much more patience. For that reason, the razor strokes they take must always be slow and careful.
Another thing they do is pull their skin taut to avoid catching on uneven surfaces, such as balls. Another trick they use is shaving both with and against the grain. Shaving with the grain comes first, then go lightly in the opposite direction, only where necessary to achieve extra smoothness.
Shaving Aftercare: The Top Tips From Male Porn Actors
After shaving, male porn actors always make sure to rinse the area thoroughly with cool water. This process refreshes the skin, giving you a sense of relief, as it closes pores and calms the skin. Once they have finished rinsing, male performers gently pat the parts that they shaved, as rubbing would make them all red.
Further, they also apply soothing moisturizers or after-shave balms right afterward. When choosing the best product for this particular purpose, they always avoid products that contain alcohol, even in small amounts that pharmacists and doctors consider safe. The best products are gels containing aloe vera, witch hazel, or tea tree oil.
If you have coconut oil in your cabinet somewhere and don’t use it often or at all, you can also use it instead of an after-shave balm or skin moisturizer. Coconut oil is perfectly safe, and it helps prevent inflammation, giving your skin a silky-smooth, slightly shiny look. Additionally, baby powder and cornstarch are good products too, and male pornstars apply them before filming to reduce friction and sweat.
Alternatives to Shaving
Shaving isn’t the only method out there, and male porn actors know this. Some of them choose to wax or even get professional laser hair removal treatments. Waxing removes hair from the root, so the skin stays smooth for much longer, which is usually a couple of weeks instead of just a day or two at most. However, waxing can be intense, and it requires some recovery time for the redness to fade.
On the other hand, laser hair removal is a more permanent solution. Many performers in the adult entertainment industry invest in themselves this way, as it’s efficient and convenient for their needs.
