Not related to IF...

intheplanningstage · March 2014

...but who has gotten a bikini wax? lol I figure most of us on this board have built up a high tolerance for pain so I figured I'd ask here-is it really a terrible experience? I'm thinking about getting one before our cruise in a few weeks.

Any advice?

ronniesgirl1981 · March 2014

DO IT!!

The first time I got one it hurt like a SOB, but it turned out that she had waxed off a skin tag...so...

What they sometimes do for first timers is to start with simply a bikini wax and if you tolerate that well, then they'll go ahead and take everything off. Good times!!!

intheplanningstage · March 2014

ronniesgirl1981 said:

DO IT!!

The first time I got one it hurt like a SOB, but it turned out that she had waxed off a skin tag...so...

What they sometimes do for first timers is to start with simply a bikini wax and if you tolerate that well, then they'll go ahead and take everything off. Good times!!!

I love the enthusiasm! lol I've always shaved but I'm going on a week long cruise and after 2-3 days the stubble always comes back and drives me crazy! Does waxing really help it stay away longer?

CallaLily30 · March 2014

I regularly get Brazilian waxes. They aren't pleasant but it isn't the worst thing ever. Take two Advil 30 mins prior and you will be fine. Enjoy the cruise!

tptbabe · March 2014

I used to wax myself, but now I go and get the whole shebang done by somebody else. Honestly, the waxing itself doesn't really hurt (for me anyways), but the tweezing afterwards does. I wasn't expecting that, so just a heads-up!

ronniesgirl1981 · March 2014

For me, it grows back so quickly that I stopped getting them. However, I'd totally do it again for a cruise. It grows back in softer, too. It won't be prickly like it is after shaving.

You all have been through so much as a couple...it's a small gesture that says, "I am still your sexy wife."

DO IT!!!!

kz's_girlygirl · March 2014

I used to get brazillians, but have gone back to shaving because I really don't enjoy the growing out phase.

Def go 2-3 days before your vacation- you will most likely be red and raw, and salt water will be the enemy LOL.

Do some research for salons in your area- all aestheticians are not created equally! A pro should be able to have you bare (or as bare as you want to go) in 15 mins or less. In my experience, the slower they go, the more painful it is! (and in my experience, and this is graphic- my labia hurt waaay less that my pubic mound and the crease of my thigh. And...I recommend getting the back end done as well, LOL. It hurts the least IMO, HA!)

Have a great vacay and GL

intheplanningstage · March 2014

Ok follow up question...do you actually wear a bikini to this? lol (assuming you are only doing bikini and not the whole shabang? Or Should I prepare to drop everything like at the RE

kz's_girlygirl · March 2014

Drop it all

ETA- they may give you a paper thong to wear, but it's a waste IMO and just makes things more awkward, lol

SKLH · March 2014

@ronniesgirl OMG that gave me goosebumps. OUCH!!!!! lol

ronniesgirl1981 · March 2014

I've only ever been to the one shop, but she didn't even leave the room. Just said strip from the waist down and hop up on the bed. No paper undies for me! Wear a longer shirt in case you have similar experience.

ikrystal · March 2014

ronniesgirl1981 said:

For me, it grows back so quickly that I stopped getting them. However, I'd totally do it again for a cruise. It grows back in softer, too. It won't be prickly like it is after shaving.

You all have been through so much as a couple...it's a small gesture that says, "I am still your sexy wife."

DO IT!!!!

Yep, same for me - grows back softer. I get them all the time. My hair grows back too fast when I shave so I only wax. Its not too painful and even if it does hurt, it only hurts for a couple seconds. The place I went to uses soothing lotions so it doesn't feel too bad.

gsancho · March 2014

I just went today! Lately I don't go as often, so it hurts a bit more than if you go regularly (every month or every other month). I think the anticipation of the pain is the worst part.

Every place is different - my lady just has me get nekked from the waist down. No modesty! She's seen my lady parts and booty at angles no one else has. Other places I used to go to before had me a little more covered up, but they didn't get into all the crevases and didn't take as much off as I get done now.

It may be good to start out with a french bikini wax or a "full" bikini wax. French will leave a landing strip but not be as invasive as a brazilian (and they won't wax your booty). Full will leave a smaller triangle than a traditional bikini wax.

But I definitely think it's worth it, especially for a vacation!

Lady2010 · March 2014

One more tip - if you are not in 2ww, take advil (ibuprofen) 30 min before going. It helps any pain. Also - I have found my sensitivity changes depending on where I am in my cycle (more painful right around ovulation). But overall it isn't really painful - unpleasant, yes - but with what we have all been through it is a piece of cake. Good luck - and ENJOY your cruise!!