Yes, but only the womens kind. Try Dove soap instead. It moisturises the skin, minimizing razor bumps.
Yes, it's a good idea to use some type of shaving cream with warm water when shaving in order to avoid irritating the skin and for a smoother shave.
you don't have to. Men should for their faces. For women you can use soap of even hair conditioner!
In hot climates it can be more hygienic.
first, take razor. shave. pubic region. rise razor. repeat. until smoothe. soap makes dry. use.... not soap. other things. shaving cream. (or the like.) yeah.
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