This is a long time after the fact but...something I learned several years ago from a BDSM site where the women wrote an article on how to shave. Oil works for some, gel soaps work for me [I'm a guy and only shave my face with Neutrogena liguid soap -- Rainbath]. I prep my face with a hot towel to open the pores, just like in the old cowboy movies. Shave and then rinse with clear water. Here's the kicker and the most important thing I learned from that article. Ready? Now I splash with alcohol. Stings for 2 seconds and then nothing. The alcohol kills any germ filled residue left on my face, your nether region. No itching, no rash. Won't work for everyone maybe but will improve most's experience.

Ironically, the GF I was researching for was afraid to try it but I learned enough to eliminate all my shaving probs by using the alcohol.