I thought I'd toss my 2cents about 2 items that might make your first shaves less problematic.
I keep a second brush or just apply fresh water to the area just before the cream to lube up and help prevent catching but allowing me a visual of where I‘m at
I also keep a towel ready or hung like a quarterback. I’m not saying on what. Anyway I use this to dab dry the area that has just been shaved to give my fingers a purchase point for stretching the skin.