I'd say dont use talc as its not that good on your private parts, I use a little baby oil, just a very little and also yes not a brand new razor and I use a sensitive skin gel or foam and yeah great idea if pretty erect when you do it so you dont cut yourself, very much like shaving you chin but easier as you don't need to look in the mirror!! can get itchy but you'll get used to it and maybe never go back a the bush!