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babyface · 08-30-2007, 09:12 AM

I just thought I would mention that waxing only really hurts the first couple times you do it...I've been waxing for years and years and not only does it hurt much less but it grows in softer, finer and sparcer and it gets easier to do everytime. Maybe you could buy her a gift certificate to have it done at a salon the first time? That way she would feel like she was maybe being pampered instead of being asked to take care of another chore. Maybe she would like to read a couple of my tips to make it easier and painfree:1. Use Parissa (absolute best!)body wax strips trimmed to size/shape with scissors2. shave and let hair grow in to 1/4" instead of trying to trim unevenly with scissors to 1/4".3. Take some ibuprofen 20-30min before hand4. Try some topical prewax spray pain reliever5. wipe down with alcohol afterwards(hurts but prevents infection) and then slather on the soothing oil that comes with Parissa wax strips and/or take a cool soak in the tub and pat dry.6. Don't wax right before your period as the skin is more sensitive.7. Try not to be too nervous because it hurts more if you aren't relaxed.8. Start small...like an extreme bikini wax and then remove a little more everytime until you are able to do a full hollywood. Not only is it easier since you aren't experienced but doing a complete wax the first time feels strange! Make sure you have a good light...I have a full specturm lamp that sits on the floor and a big mirror. Sometimes if you didn't quite get it all the first day...wait until the next when your skin has had a chance to calm down. Pluck any strays and then by the next day a smooth close shave will make you soft as butter. I keep shaving even when I'm perfectly smooth because it is a good exfoliater and that with an occasional salicylic acid anti-acne scrub keeps the ingrowns away. IF it is your first time be prepared for a bit of blood and it won't look as good since the area isn't used to it and hasn't seen the light for probably a LONG time. I also get a bit of some uv rays once in awhile as it just seems to make the area smoother and look prettier. I just have always done this even before marriage as it makes the area so much cleaner and easier and knowing I look GOOD all the way down makes me feel better about myself. I didn't anticipate how excited it would make him or how fun it is to wear little lingerie. If you ladies want him to have a good time down there I would definitely recommend trying it out. I can't imagine expecting him to get a nose/mouth full of hair. I wouldnt' like it. However I have heard that some guys like the hairiness. I have a hard time imagining that shaving would be much better...isn't it really itchy and stubbly?

08-30-2007, 09:12 AM	#7
babyface Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 20	I'm always waxed and I wouldn't have it any other way I just thought I would mention that waxing only really hurts the first couple times you do it...I've been waxing for years and years and not only does it hurt much less but it grows in softer, finer and sparcer and it gets easier to do everytime. Maybe you could buy her a gift certificate to have it done at a salon the first time? That way she would feel like she was maybe being pampered instead of being asked to take care of another chore. Maybe she would like to read a couple of my tips to make it easier and painfree:1. Use Parissa (absolute best!)body wax strips trimmed to size/shape with scissors2. shave and let hair grow in to 1/4" instead of trying to trim unevenly with scissors to 1/4".3. Take some ibuprofen 20-30min before hand4. Try some topical prewax spray pain reliever5. wipe down with alcohol afterwards(hurts but prevents infection) and then slather on the soothing oil that comes with Parissa wax strips and/or take a cool soak in the tub and pat dry.6. Don't wax right before your period as the skin is more sensitive.7. Try not to be too nervous because it hurts more if you aren't relaxed.8. Start small...like an extreme bikini wax and then remove a little more everytime until you are able to do a full hollywood. Not only is it easier since you aren't experienced but doing a complete wax the first time feels strange! Make sure you have a good light...I have a full specturm lamp that sits on the floor and a big mirror. Sometimes if you didn't quite get it all the first day...wait until the next when your skin has had a chance to calm down. Pluck any strays and then by the next day a smooth close shave will make you soft as butter. I keep shaving even when I'm perfectly smooth because it is a good exfoliater and that with an occasional salicylic acid anti-acne scrub keeps the ingrowns away. IF it is your first time be prepared for a bit of blood and it won't look as good since the area isn't used to it and hasn't seen the light for probably a LONG time. I also get a bit of some uv rays once in awhile as it just seems to make the area smoother and look prettier. I just have always done this even before marriage as it makes the area so much cleaner and easier and knowing I look GOOD all the way down makes me feel better about myself. I didn't anticipate how excited it would make him or how fun it is to wear little lingerie. If you ladies want him to have a good time down there I would definitely recommend trying it out. I can't imagine expecting him to get a nose/mouth full of hair. I wouldnt' like it. However I have heard that some guys like the hairiness. I have a hard time imagining that shaving would be much better...isn't it really itchy and stubbly?