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I just got back from getting my first ever Brazilian bikini wax.  I feel like I've read a hundred posts on this topic before - and all of them say the same thing (it's not that bad, you'll love it, just go for it!)  While it's still very fresh in my memory, I wanted to come write a post for those of you searching for feedback and answers!

First off, check your modesty at the door.  It's awkward... REALLY awkward.  I would highly recommend going to the person who will do your wax for another service to see how you feel with them.  I'm lucky to have an amazing girl who does my brows who offered to do mine (she doesn't take walk-in clients and doesn't advertise the service.)  Having someone I knew well was much less weird than having a random lady I'd never met before working around my most sensitive areas.  However, by the time I was done I wasn't feeling weird about it anymore.  This part wouldn't deter me in the future.

Two? It hurts.  I don't know why people say it doesn't (higher pain threshold perhaps.) Was it unbearable? No. Was it pleasant? No. While I don't think there is much to be afraid of pain wise, do yourself a favor - take some ibuprofen 30-60 minutes ahead and be prepared to sit for a while and veg.  Don't be an idiot like me and expect to go shopping afterward! 

I also had my underarms done today, which isn't a cakewalk either but so far, I'm already sold on that service.  :)

Finally, everyone has their own unique experience.  I'm simply posting mine because I feel like there are a lot of posts that downplay the awkwardness and pain that is a very real part of the service.  I can't honestly tell you yet if it was worth it to go Brazilian - I will update you in a day or two after I'm not so tender.  Now that I've made the leap, I'm still planning to go again right before the wedding for my second time.  I don't know if I would keep this up permanently, but I know many who do and love it.

I think you are right with the different pain threshold. I used to do waxing and recently purchased laser hair removal. My first time doing laser was fine, my second time was horrendous (I was shaking in pain a full 30 mins after the session). I am really dreading going again in two weeks.

People have different pain thresholds, and mine varies at different times of the month. The technician who performs the service also makes a big difference. Professionals who have been doing it for a long time are lighter and quicker with their hands, while newbies are more heavy-handed. This goes with both waxing and laser.

Hope you enjoy the results!

I have done the bikini wax...at home (yikes!).  I want to do a Brazilian for the wedding and honeymoon (I haven't done one before), but I think I would like to get into the habit of waxing every few months anyways.  I won't lie...I am nervous.  Hahaha!  I should make an appointment and just GO.  Thanks for the tips :)

@dance: I do agree that you should JUST GO!  Especially if you ARE used to waxing.  I wax my own legs and regular bikini line at home too, it's pretty simple.  

I just didn't want to come back and write and pretend like there was absolutely no pain involved.  I'm a huge cry baby and I didn't tear up (I certainly gasped a few times, there might have been a swear word under my breath too!).

I've heard if it's right before your cycle, or right after, it hurts a lot more. It makes sense, the last wax I had was the week before and I asked her to stop half way through, but went through with it. I was sore for a couple of days. I've had 3 waxes and the past one hurt the most. I also heard it hurts less if you don't shave between waxing appointments.

@christalynn11: Your last line made me LOL. That was me exactly! I am a huge cry baby & do not have a very high threshold...AT ALL. It DID hurt, some places more than others; but I was able to get through it. However, I was not all that tender afterwards so I think that differs person to person.

People say this isn't true for various reasons, but I personally found it was easier & less painful each time I went as long as I went regularly...and did NOT shave in between. 

@jackie-o: I think everyone must also be different on what part hurts most, because I was most painful across the bone - the inner parts hurt less for me (which was the opposite of what I anticipated.

I immediately called my best friend and told her my *yoohoo* was swole!  She busted up laughing!  My fiance had no idea so I can't wait to see what his reaction is too!

@MissAdventure: OMGosh one of my girlfriends wants me to get va-jazzled for my wedding night too, she thinks the idea is just hilarious!  My fiance would be like WTF. It would NOT be his cup of tea!  He would stare and then laugh, for sure!  

@panterapeach: You'd DEF have to let it grow out to at least 1/4 to 1/2 inch.  Just think though, afterward you wouldn't have to shave anymore! Don't worry about the TMI thing with me, I'd tell you to straight up truth - my friends and I are total over-share-ers and talk about EVERYTHING candidly.

@MsMamaBear: I thought I would be spread eagle too.  I wasn't.  You want the REAL details? I had a towel that she laid over me which actually protected my inner area (vulva) that was moved around as she worked.  Probably the weirdest part was the 'backside'.  Some people have you get on your hands and knees, for me I was on my back with my knees slightly apart and tucked to my chest.  She also laid me on one side to get everything and had my help position myself.  I was very thankful for how she helped to position me, I think bum in the air/hands & knees would have been too much.

@egb: What IS IT with FEET!  Some people are just SO grossed out by them.  Feet don't remotely bother me though!

One last thing - everyone I've talked to including my waxer has recommended going more than once before your wedding.  Obviously you can't keep that a secret if you live with your guy and while that takes away the surprise factor, giving yourself three or four rounds before your day allows your hair cycles to catch up (it grows in three phases, so you will experience growth between waxes, etc until after the 4th wax at least) and gives you a cleaner look when you're done.  

I wish I had known that before because I would have begun waxing a long time ago so I was 100% smooth for my honeymoon.  Oh well, lesson learned.

@eeniebeans: I had mine this morning and while I am still tender, it's fine.  My fiance asked as soon as he knew when he could 'take it for a test drive'!  I told him tomorrow night, tonight I just want to be left alone! I'm so mean! ;)