# Any tips please? **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [January 15, 2016, 11:27am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/any-tips-please/2995 "2016-01-15T11:27:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Lit\_Smith](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/lit_smith/32/208_2.png) [@Lit\_Smith](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Lit_Smith)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2016, 11:27am UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/any-tips-please/2995/1 "2016-01-15T11:27:45Z")
I normally shave my legs and under arms but my co-ordination is getting worse and I kept cutting myself. I wondered what other folk do please? I am a real coward and do not fancy the waxing strips. Many thanks for any advice : ) ---
**Author:** ![ModSupport](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/modsupport/32/3527_2.png) [@ModSupport](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/ModSupport)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2016, 4:50pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/any-tips-please/2995/2 "2016-01-15T16:50:59Z")
Hello Lit, JulesG from ModSupport here. I just had to reply to your post ... I use an epilator (mine is a Braun Silk-Epil) for my legs and I spent a bit extra to get one which also has a shaver head attachment which I can use on my under-arms (there is NO WAY I could use the epilator there ... far too sensitive). It is also a mains/battery combo power unit which gives enough use time to take it in the bathroom with me away from the power socket. I guess if you're used to shaving your legs anyway you could just swap a razor for an electric shaver. Good luck with whatever you try, hope you find something you're happy with :-) ---
**Author:** ![Chuckles](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/chuckles/32/1825_2.png) [@Chuckles](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Chuckles)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2016, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/any-tips-please/2995/3 "2016-01-17T15:31:50Z")
Hi Lit Smith, I had a lot of trouble with shaving my legs and cut myself numerous times until I changed to using baby oil. I found that it doesn’t get slippery when in the shower and I’m cut free most times now. Good luck with whatever you find. Chuckles ---
**Author:** ![runner](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/runner/32/1513_2.png) [@runner](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/runner)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2016, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/any-tips-please/2995/4 "2016-01-19T18:32:52Z")
I gave up shaving my legs when I lost my balance in the shower and fell bending down. I decided it wasn't worth it. Why does leg hair become so unbearable when it's on women, anyway? I still shave under my arms because that's pretty easy. I don't look when I do it because that makes me dizzy, so sometimes i miss a few spots, but i usually get it all. ---
**Author:** ![Lit\_Smith](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/lit_smith/32/208_2.png) [@Lit\_Smith](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Lit_Smith)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2016, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/any-tips-please/2995/5 "2016-01-20T18:23:57Z")
Thank you all so much for the great tips. I had no idea that shavers can get wet now! I have decided to get a lady shaver to use in the bath. Thank you all again : ) ---
**Author:** ![Lit\_Smith](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithataxia.org/lit_smith/32/208_2.png) [@Lit\_Smith](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/u/Lit_Smith)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2016, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/any-tips-please/2995/6 "2016-02-15T18:01:50Z")
APPARENTLY men's shavers are much better. I found a lovely firm who specialise in electric shavers and emailed explaining my needs and they recommended the Panasonic ES-ST25 KS Wet & Dry Linear Drive Men's Electric Shaver. It looks perfect. Many thanks again : )