This topic is about the best ways to shave around a stoma, with a focus on using women’s razors as recommended by a stoma nurse. The advice is based on the idea that women’s razors are designed for sensitive skin and have features that make them suitable for shaving near a stoma.

Here are some helpful tips and insights:

1. The originator has used women’s safety razors for 16 years without any cuts or ingrown hairs, finding them safe and effective for shaving around a stoma.

2. To protect the stoma while shaving, you can slip an empty toilet-paper roll over it. This acts as a shield, allowing you to use any handheld shaver more confidently.

3. If you prefer alternatives to bladed razors, consider:
- Electric shavers with ceramic blades, followed by small scissors for any stray hairs.
- Battery-operated bikini shavers, which are reported to cause fewer ingrown hairs and pose no risk of cutting the stoma.
- Nose or ear battery trimmers for hairs that are right against the stoma.

4. Tweezing is another option. Some people pluck a few hairs with tweezers during each appliance change, which can slow regrowth and reduce ingrown hairs.

5. For a low-cost option, cheap disposable razors from discount or dollar stores can be used, though they may become dull more quickly.

6. Hair-removal chemicals like Nair or Neet can dissolve hair just below the skin. However, they require extreme caution to avoid contact with the stoma or any skin nicks, and there is a risk of fumes or allergens. The results are temporary.

7. Electrolysis was mentioned as a potential permanent hair removal method, though no direct user experiences were shared.

8. The general consensus is that whatever method you choose, the main priorities should be preventing direct contact with the stoma and minimizing skin irritation and ingrown hairs.