i can never get the smooth, pain free prickle free shave i want. every time i shave, my area is still prickly from the hair, and if i DO somehow get it sorta smooth i always get cuts and blood. also, afterwards i get little red bumps.

is this normal?
is there any way to prevent/get rid of the bumps?
is there any way NOT to cut myself?
is there any way to get it completely smooth with no little prickles?


*other than waxing