WOULD YOU snip, Clip & Strip Down There? - removing pubic hair

Marie Claire, Dec, 2001 by Hallie Levine

adam [*] Brazilian waxes are so erotic. When Dayna's naked, I can see everything-- her lips, her clitoris, her entire vulva. I love that she's exposing her most vulnerable parts to me. I know it sounds terrible, but I hate pubic hair on women. I had one experience with a woman who was so hairy it was nauseating--it was like a jungle down there! A bare vagina just makes oral sex more pleasant--it looks, smells, and tastes better.

bethany [*] Once you go Brazilian, you never go back! I got my first one about three years ago. I was dating someone who I thought would like it-which, of course, he did. But after we broke up, I kept it up. Waxing became something I started getting for myself, like having my nails done. I don't think it's made sex any more pleasurable--at least for me--but I do feel more confident about the way I look naked. A lot of people complain about how painful waxing is, but I don't mind it. It feels cleansing.

chris [*] I was psyched when I first realized Bethany was practically naked down there, except for her tiny "landing strip" of pubic hair. I think that women who get Brazilian waxes are comfortable with their sexuality. Anything more than a small tuft of hair looks untidy. The only problem is that it can get stubbly between waxings, which can make sex a little uncomfortable. But I'd be somewhat upset if Bethany decided she couldn't afford to keep getting Brazilian waxes anymore--I'd even offer to pay for them myself. Hey, if I had to, I'd go without shoes so she could keep getting waxed.

waxtacts is it safe?

Waxing or shaving your pubic hair can be risky--whether you go to a salon or do it yourself. "Removing hair from very thin and delicate areas, such as the labia, can irritate the skin," says Yvonne Thornton, M.D., an OB/GYN in New York City. "It also can cause tiny cuts and tears that could trigger an infection."

Some precautions to take:

[*] Ask for your aesthetician's credentials: Some states don't require salons to use licensed aestheticians for waxing. And try to use one who's had at least two years of experience doing Brazilian bikini waxes, not just regular ones.

[*] Check salons for cleanliness. Your aesthetician should use a new tongue depressor and new waxing strips to prevent the spread of bacteria and fungi. And make sure. she wears latex gloves while waxing and tweezing.

[*] Don't wear tight pants for at least two days. This will help keep your skin from getting irritated. Also, try to wear cotton underwear during the first few days.

[*] Use one-percent hydrocortisone cream. Rub it on twice a day to help.minimize skin bumps and irritation.

[*] Avoid harsh soaps and scrubs. They will just irritate the skin if you use them within 48 hours of getting waxed. Stick to a gentle cleanser, such as Dove or Aveeno, and apply an over-the-counter antiseptic, such as Tend Skin, twice a day to prevent ingrown hairs. Moisturize daily with a gentle, hypoallergenic lotion.

[*] Don't overdo it. Waxing more than once a month can lead to an infection.