i just keep em hairy

You could ask the manufacturer of shaving products:

https://www.gillette.co.uk/blog/body-grooming-tips/how-to-shave-your-balls/

I have experienced the trimmer nicks as well, maybe a shaver would be better than a trimmer.

But i just use a razor now, either a multi-blade men’s razor or women’s body hair razors. Also i use conditioner instead of shaving foam, works just as well and easier to see what I’m doing.

I don’t have that much experience, but your trimmer shouldn’t pinch. Troubleshooting possibilities:

• Oil trimmer blades
• Get new trimmer blades
• Get a new trimmer

Shaving Creme might work, since there are no blades involved

Try to get one that is not to agressive for your skin, maybe on specifically for more intimate parts

I use a safety razor. Never had a nick and replacement blades are so cheap they may as well be free

https://www.softsheen-carson.com/magic-grooming/shaving-powder

So rumor is that for some people it burns like the fires of hell, but I’ve never had such problems so YMMV.

I actually found a normal razor to work better than a trimmer.

Also… try getting a stiffie during the process so your nutsack tightens up, makes it easier.

From my experience, the occasional nick is just a part of the process unfortunately.

I find that, similar to shaving one’s beard hairs, holding the skin taught tends to help. Also, just take your time - trying to be hasty guarantees you getting nicked.

I highly recommend the “Philips Norelco OneBlade Face + Body Hybrid Electric Trimmer and Shaver”. The attachment pictured on the Amazon link is the trimmer with skin guard. I recommended using it for the bulk of the work when dry, then hopping into the shower, lathering up, and giving everything a thorough pass with a good disposable razor. I like the “Schick Xtreme 3 Sensitive” for that. You want to do this in a hot shower so that your sack relaxes and you can tug the skin. That will give you smooth surfaces to shave.

Personally, I recommend shaving the taint while you are at it. Taint hair can help retain smell. Missed Wipe & Ball Butter is not a smell combo anyone needs when all they want is to go down on you.

I’ve done them with a straight razor and it all comes down to technique and sharp blades. Sharp blades are most likely to cut hair than skin on a flat surface. Make sure to either use a new blade or strop your SR

Firstly cook your nuts, really steam your boys. You want them very warm and relaxed so you can gently pinch, stretch and wrap the loose skin around your finger. At that point it becomes much more accessible. I recommend doing this sitting. If using a straight razor use a steep, less aggressive angle.

For weed wacking around a post, pull it tight and if its too slippery, use a single slip of toilet paper to hold on. Once everything is in tension you may tread carefully with your razor(s). You may need to pull it in many directions to reach every spot.

That will get 50-70% of hair. For the rest I recommend squatting over a mirror. Again, make sure to pull everything in tension before hand and get everything very hot and steamy. Pubes are like spaghetti, they’re softer when cooked.

You have a few options but there is no perfect solution, all have trade-offs.

• Trimmer with skin safe guard. That’s your trimmer but with a bit of plastic to stop nicking the skin. Doesn’t trim that close, takes a long time and generally not the best result, but better than nothing and pretty safe. That’s basically what manscaped sell, but don’t buy it, it’s overpriced.

• A Good Razor. Basically just use a good cartridge razor of whatever brand you like (but not the disposable single use ones, they are hell, I usually use Gillette Fusion) some even have special intimate razor lines that are allegedly better but I didn’t see much difference. This is probably best for the clean shave, does take some agility and practice to do safely but is quick and easy when you get used to it. Bigger con of this approach is it will get a bit tender and prickly after a few days, but that also depends on your hair type. Usually this is my go to.

• Hair Removal Cream. Good for reaching spots that are otherwise hard to shave and lasts a bit longer than a razor but also has a few negatives. First of all, it STINKS, might no be an issue but worth noting. Additionally, it might not be suitable for you as it literally dissolves hair, so is pretty rough on the skin and can even cause a chemical burn if left for too long. There are intimate area variations but obviously they are less effective. Also depending how hairy your legs are, it can be tricky to not get any on there and be left with clumps of half dissolved hair on your hamstrings. I used Nads before and had good results.

• Laser hair removal. Best in class, but is expensive, requires multiple visits and top ups (but the hair stays off longer and grows back thinner after each time). Haven’t tried myself but know a few folks who swear by it. I think you can get a home kit but I wouldn’t advise it as it’s fairly dangerous and you don’t want a laser burn down there, still with professional services.

• Wax. Better results than the first two options but the pain is unreal, not worth it IMO.

I have created the perfect cicle, I use the same razor but I have separate blades, one for my face and on for genitals. New blades are dangerous for the balls so whenever I change my face blade, the used one becomes my new balls razor. It works pretty good. Trimmer on the balls is a dangerous game unless you buy one of those machines that are actually made for that.

I don’t do it regularly, just when I start looking like a monkey, but here’s what I do. If I just want to do it quickly I use the trimmer, maybe with a longer setting, because it pinches. Otherwise I use a regular razor, like the Gillette ones and a bit of patience, it’s surprisingly easy not to cut yourself. Sometimes I use depilatory cream, but be careful, if you put too much or leave it on too long it will burn for a few days.

Not much to share, I only did it once.

Just made sure the skin is stretched where shaving, and that was it. No cuts.
But I don’t plan on trying again. The first 2 days were fine. Nice breeze. But then the stubble feels awful. It’s like wearing underwear with coarse sandpaper, or better yet, steel brushes. Every, single, step,…

Considering that nobody sees it anyway, I am not trying again.

Good luck to you though.