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Talk to me about waxing
I just made an appointment to get a brazilian for the first time tonight and I'm totally nervous. Is there anything I need to do before I go? What should I expect? Is it terribly awkward or painful? I need you guys to tell me it's going to be okay...or tell me the truth I guess.
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Re: Talk to me about waxing
My waxer uses hard and soft wax. I think that the hard wax might work better if it's your first time. Make sure that you have enough hair to wax...around .25" to 1" is optimal.
No friction (ie sex) for at least 48 hours after you've gotten your wax. You might want to wait more if you are still sensitive or bruised. I get a full Brazilian and I've never had to get on my hands and knees; there are different ways for them to wax your asshole.
Wear seamless panties to get waxed and for a few days after getting it done. The seams/lacy fabrics can rub against your skin and cause ingrowns.
Oh, and don't be shy. These ladies see labias all day long and they aren't judging you!
I have gotten several brazilians but have decided to stop because I get really bad ingrown hairs. It just isn't worth the pain for me.
I do get my eyebrows done every 4 weeks, though.
Tips:
Don't go the week before or during your period.
Take ibuprofen before you go (give it a half hour-45 minutes to set in)
Don't take hot hot showers for 24-48 hours after getting it done.
Reduce friction (no sex, seamless panties, etc) for 48 hours afterwards.
Use ingrown hair cream.
Don't have any lotion on when you go, i.e, go clean and dry.
Don't be embarrassed. She sees this stuff all day long. If you are really uncomfortable, you can ask for a towel that they will fold over for each area. It's really just an illusion to make you feel better about being so exposed, but it can help lessen any embarrassment you might be experiencing.
I don't shave well. I've only been doing it recently to save money, but once I can go back to waxing, I will.
I also didn't feel as awkward as I thought I would. The chick I used to go to was really chatty and friendly and made me feel totally at ease so I didn't really think of the fact that my lady bits were totally out in the world for her to see.
In summary: Not that bad, and totally worth it.
No doggy style. The lady just had me pull my knees to my chest and did the back that way. I got really red and swollen and itchy back there only after the wax. Everywhere else was fine... Thank goodness it was a week later when we were on our honeymoon. But that was so uncomfortable for about 5 days. Idk what happened.
Waxing destroyed my skin, now I get sugared, still hurts like hell but so much easier on your skin. I get Brazilians every 5 weeks. The longer you do them, the easier it gets. First time is always the worst.
Be sure to get a good exfoliation glove that doesn't hold bacteria and a good ingrown prevention serum (I use serious serum, LOVE IT!) Exfoliate daily and apply the anti-ingrown formula and some lotion daily and you will very, very rarely get ingrown hairs.
I love, love, love my Brazilians. The chaffing problems I used to have, gone. The rash I used to get on my thighs in the summer, gone.
But the best part, let's just say...when's it's easy to find the front door, that bell gets rung a lot more. I swear my O's got bigger and better after I started sugaring.
I have been doing this for years, even long before I met my current BF (almost 4 years together). His attitude is "your body, your decision. But I do appreciate it". He always goes up the street to the pub and has a cocktail waiting for me when I am finished.
And, shaving just causes razor burn, ingrown hairs and major rashes on the bits so it is not an option for me.