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Oh, hubs and I had this conversation last night. I spoke to him about possibly getting a Brazilian for when I go see him hopefully within the upcoming week. I never have before but over the last 5 years I've thought about it. I have a very low pain tolerance but shaving sucks. I get ingrown hairs out the wazoo and just looks ugly. Poor hubby has had to deal with me looking like I got some sort of infection going on down there! Uhh, sorry for the TMI....
But I really wanna try this. I hate shaving down there and for once I was a smooth area and hope to look and feel better. I heard about popping tylenol like 2 hours beforehand. I plan on popping like 4...
I've found the technique of the beautician really plays a part in the level of pain/discomfort. I have tried out places for different waxing to get an idea of their wax style before booking brazilian. I don't just drop my undies for anyone! ...but this has been a good call on my part. I've had my thighs waxed at a place that was very city-in-and-out and rough like anything! Awful. And I've been to other salons where, while it's not all unicorns and rainbows fun time, it certainly is over and done with efficiently and less painfully. Be picky. Especially for the first time.
Other factors to consider with regards to pain - don't go if you're expecting your period. You will be more sensitive. The coarseness of your hair and your own pain tolerance will also play a part. Good luck!
I had three done ten years ago before we went on a trip, and yeah it's kinda painful but not intolerable. I loved it. Haven't had it done since because of the cost factor, mainly.
I hear you about the cost. Especially in the city.
I used to have regular appointments but then other things took priority financially... I'll go back from time to time but so long as I'm groomed, it's not really a factor to hubs. It probably is more to me than him.
I think I'll pass on manscaping my nuts soon via Brazilian hot wax.
So, I just couldn't resist asking if men ever got waxed while I was there. I said something about how I doubt a man would be able to tolerate the pain and she said she has some regular male clients!! Then she told me they are all gay though, no straight male clients. I would love for my man to wax his stuff all smooth, but I wouldn't ask him to do it because he is a weenie about pain.
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Did it once when I was 7 weeks pregnant...I normally have a high pain tolerance but I remember I was in HELL during the whole thing! I had my bikini waxed before and it was never as painful as that. I'm wondering now if pregnancy hormones made me more sensitive or something.....so contemplating if I should do it again.
There's a salon nearby that does sugaring....maybe I'll go that route. But I am getting tired of the blade every other day.
I've heard being pregnant makes a difference.
when I was pregnant I went to the lake for an hour and got the worst sunburn of my life. In an hour! Pregnancy does weird things to your body!
So, I just couldn't resist asking if men ever got waxed while I was there. I said something about how I doubt a man would be able to tolerate the pain and she said she has some regular male clients!! Then she told me they are all gay though, no straight male clients. I would love for my man to wax his stuff all smooth, but I wouldn't ask him to do it because he is a weenie about pain.
Well, I will confess I've had all the hair ripped out - my ex was esthetician and made her own sugar and when she was starting her business I ended up being her test subject often.
I have pretty much had it pulled from all over and will tell you in my experience the pain really varies a lot depending where its getting pulled from - from "that actually wasn't too bad" to "HOLY MOTHER OF HELL, THAT F'ING TOOK A YEAR OFF MY LIFE, JEBUS CRIPES"
Back and shoulders not so bad at all. Treasure trail and down the middle of the scrotum are the worst, lol. She never did get those entirely bare, I gave up before she tore out the rest of my dignity. Also she wanted to see how much facial hair would hurt so I let her try a tiny strip from the side of my neck - not advisable. ( I guess the roots all interconnect, and if you pull too much I suspect you will tear the spinal cord right out)
I've found the technique of the beautician really plays a part in the level of pain/discomfort. I have tried out places for different waxing to get an idea of their wax style before booking brazilian. I don't just drop my undies for anyone! ...but this has been a good call on my part. I've had my thighs waxed at a place that was very city-in-and-out and rough like anything! Awful. And I've been to other salons where, while it's not all unicorns and rainbows fun time, it certainly is over and done with efficiently and less painfully. Be picky. Especially for the first time.
Other factors to consider with regards to pain - don't go if you're expecting your period. You will be more sensitive. The coarseness of your hair and your own pain tolerance will also play a part. Good luck!
Oh great. I'm planning in getting it done the week before my period comes and I have course hair.
Oh great. I'm planning in getting it done the week before my period comes and I have course hair.
The week leading up to your period would not be recommended. It depends on your pain tolerance but it's likely to be heightened at that time. It might still be fine for you but if you could post-pone it until after your period, I would. Still, I am quite sensitive. We're all different.
I got it done for the first time when I was 5 months pregnant. It wasn't awful. I have left over Tylenol 3's that I take before. Or just go drunk lol.
Edit to add I did neither of above when pregnant! I took it like a woman!
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lol
I know you're kidding about getting drunk...but save that until after if needed too. Alcohol will make you prone to being more sensitive too. Having a warm shower prior will be good (warm, not hot). Helps to open the pores for easier hair removal.
As long as you don't have any contra-indications, chances are you'll be fine. A good beautician and trying to stay relaxed will help. It's just waxing. Good luck!
I like neatly trimmed but not hairless. Seriously reminds me of one of those bald cats.
My dh doesn't like it; thinks bald is too little-girlish.
To each their own.
To wax or not to wax...what a hairy question.
Mine doesn't like completely bald either.
You're right though, to each their own.
I was curious about it for me. I surprised him with it when I got it done years ago. I love him but I'm not sure I could go through that pain if I wasn't motivated to do it for myself. In saying that...lol... you'll be fine Septic! I think for anyone who's curious about it, just give it a try.
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