This topic is all about finding the best shaving options for those with sensitive skin around the stoma area. If you have sensitive skin and are prone to razor burn, it can be challenging to find a method that removes hair without causing pain or irritation, while also ensuring that your wafer adheres properly. Here are some suggestions and insights that might help:

1. Electric Trimmers:
- Consider using a cheap battery-powered bikini shaver or an eyebrow razor. Make sure to wash, dry, shave, rinse, and let your skin dry completely.
- Nose-hair or rotary-blade trimmers are a good option as their rotary heads are designed not to cut the skin.
- The MicroTouch Solo groomer is known for providing a close shave without irritation and has a good battery life, making it safe for use around the stoma.
- Norelco electric shavers with a flip-down trimmer allow you to shave right up to the stoma.
- Trimmer kits with a large head can be used after adhesive removal, followed by a stoma wipe before applying a new barrier.

2. Blade Razors and Technique:
- Some people use a disposable or sensitive-skin razor in the shower with soap or conditioner, applying very light pressure.
- Always use fresh blades to help remove any residual glue.
- Shave as close as possible to the stoma, initially protecting it with a bottle cap or an empty toilet-paper roll until you feel more confident.
- A low-profile razor can be used for most of the area, while a rotary nose-hair trimmer can handle hair right next to the stoma.
- Tweezers can be used to pluck any hairs that a razor cannot safely reach.

3. Skin Protection and Preparation:
- Use adhesive-remover sprays or wipes to prevent discomfort when removing the wafer.
- After shaving, cleanse the area with a peri-stoma cleanser or stoma wipes, then apply one or two layers of skin-barrier film, allowing each layer to dry before applying the wafer.
- Nivea Cocoa Butter or standard hair conditioner can be used as a shaving cream but must be rinsed thoroughly to ensure proper wafer adhesion.
- If your hair is fine, shaving weekly may be sufficient as hair growth tends to slow under the wafer.

4. Other Options:
- For very hairy abdomens, semi-permanent laser hair removal might be considered.
- For ultra-sensitive skin, a dry shave with stoma powder and an eyebrow razor can be effective.

5. Practical Tips and Safety Aids:
- Use an empty toilet-paper tube or bottle top to cover the stoma while shaving until you gain confidence.
- Keep pressure minimal; hair shorter than about 3/16 inch (5 mm) usually won't break the seal.
- A cheap bikini trimmer or pink facial-hair shaver can be a gentle and inexpensive starting point.
- Always test any new cream, oil, or remover on the opposite side of the abdomen first to check for any skin reaction.