How do you best remove pubic hair?

I have really dark and thick body hair, and I really hate when I'm not smooth. I don't know why, it just bothers me, like not showering for too long, it feels gross on my skin. unfortunately, my hair grows back really fast. I've been shaving for over 6 years and I've tried everything to make it work for me but I just always have bristles plus, the skin gets red, dry, and especially between my legs, sore and breakouts of spots. I'm a university student so spa treatments are out of budget but I was wondering, how do you remove hair to get the perfect smooth finish? Everyone around me seems fine with razors, mum, aunts, cousins but NOTHING seems to help me! (I also tried epilating my legs for the first time and I'm terrified at the idea of using it between my legs because it hurt so bad)