[Angelina1433]

This is so embarrasing but - I'm thinking about getting a wax job "downtown", but I don't know what to expect. Simple questions for anyone who knows - does it hurt? How long does your hair have to be (or not be)? How often do you have to get it done to maintain? Is it really worth it, or could I continue to shave.

Don't even know if this is the place to post, but any feedback is appreciated!
Angel~

[933KJL]

Never had it done (I am a guy) but from what I hear, it does hurt a lot but the pain gets better the more you do it. To ease the pain hair should be trimmed fairly close but no closer than 1/4"--apparently the wax needs to grab onto somethign. I think that as you do it more often the intervals between wax jobs decreases. I dated a girl who was there every two weeks at first and now it is down to a month to 6 weeks.

But there is no stubble and when it does begin to grow back, again no real stubble and from what I hear it does not itch as much.

Are you going for the shaping trimming, or the whole enchilada.

I hear that you also need to have no embarassment because the waxer will become very close with you

[JS17]

I've done both the waxing and shaving. Waxing hurts but the pain goes away and you don't have to worry about it for another few weeks. Shaving is more convenient and less expensive but you have to do it more often and it's never as smooth. 933KJL is right about the stubble. When you shave and it starts to grow back it itches but you don't get that with waxing. He is also correct when he said

To ease the pain hair should be trimmed fairly close but no closer than 1/4"--apparently the wax needs to grab onto something.

Also don't get it done right before you get your period, your skin is more sensitive at that time.

I can't tell you if it's worth it or not but I would say if you have a boyfriend or spend a lot of time at the beach or are an underwear model waxing is the way to go. When it's not summer and i'm without a boyfriend I don't have to panic if I'm not "in order" for a day or two so I shave.

[933KJL]

*****, I outta be a girl!

[Angelina1433]

Thanks, JS17 & 933JKL for the advice. I didn't even take the period thing under consideration.

I think I'm going to try it once to see how I like it. I don't have a boyfriend (as you know) but I'm just sick of shaving and like to keep it maintained - just in case - JJ!

[Tiggerlove]

I've never had it done either, but from what I've heard, its much better than shaving. I hate the shaving because it leaves little red spots after 2 or 3 days. Then it itches!

My question is--Where can you get this kind of waxing done at? Any normal salon? What is it called so that when I ask to get waxed "down there" I don't sound like a 12 year old trying to explain where I'd like to get waxed?

When you have it done, let us know how it went!

[JS17]

It depends where you live as to where you can have this done. Try calling some regular salons in your area to find out if they wax.

It's called a bikini wax. A Brazilian bikini wax is if you want it ALL taken off.

[Kitteney]

All I can say is please be sure to go to someone who has a lot of experience--ask your friends. I went to someone whose experience consisted mostly of waxing upper lips and eye brows. Not so much with bikini area.

I had 2nd degree burns.

So I invested in laser hair removal. It stings a little and requires multiple treatments but definitely worth it--at least for me anyway.

[Cupcake]

Was laser hair removal permenant?

[JS17]

Just went for my Brazilian remembered some tips that would have been helpful when I was a newbie.

1- wear underwear that you don't care about, you'll probably get wax and baby powder on them.

2- If you're going for a Brazilian wear a thong, otherwise you have to wear nothing and trust me, they can see everywhere.

3- take 2 asprin/advil about an hour before you go

4- a couple of days later, use a mild exfoliator to keep from getting ingrowns

5 - Before you go, Drink a bottle of wine and you won't feel a thing

[ThumbingMyWay]

Originally Posted by JS17

5 - Before you go, Drink a bottle of wine and you won't feel a thing

Brazilian wax...hhmmm...I am a guy and I'd like to get one. Maybe leave a little patch at the base of my member.....but to have a smooth ass crack would be sweet.....less dingle berrys from wiping..

[JS17]

Originally Posted by ThumbingMyWay

less dingle berrys from wiping..

Since you're male you probably wouldn't be able to handle the pain I suggest starting with just a shave.

[ThumbingMyWay]

Originally Posted by JS17

Since you're male you probably wouldn't be able to handle the pain I suggest starting with just a shave.

what so about that?. So you mean to tell me when your in the shower and wiping your ass crack...you dont get those TP gibleetoes caugth in your hair?...... ...I must be the only one who gets those

And I used to shave my balls and patch clean....but let it come back and never stayed with it....beside my wife likes the hair...it adds friction...

and I am not sure HOW I could shave my crack.....I mean, maybe my wife could help???.....I can see it now....me standing there bent over with my hands holding my ass cheeks open and saying "I think you missed some"...

[Art_Critic]

Originally Posted by ThumbingMyWay

and I am not sure HOW I could shave my crack.....I mean, maybe my wife could help???.....I can see it now....me standing there bent over with my hands holding my ass cheeks open and saying "I think you missed some"...

I use an electric beard razor for down there.. You just set the blade depth for the amount of hair you want to keep and shave it off..

I've been doing that since an ex gf said it looked like I needed a shave.

It's all nice and neatly trimmed even the crack.. No dingle berries

[JS17]

Originally Posted by ThumbingMyWay

beside my wife likes the hair...it adds friction...

Good point. So just trim it instead of taking it all off or just leave it in some um "strategic" spots.