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rockzen
Jul 20, 2003, 4:20 AM
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Hey man, your not alone. I hate body hair, and I have lots of it. Wish I could get rid of it, but there aren't too many good options.
As for ridding your private parts of hair... I couldn't imagine waxing. You'd be a braver man that I... :shock: Ummm, recall seeing a comment about Nair in this post. I think there is a message on the bottle of Nair which explicitly says not to use it on your genitals. What the heck is in that stuff - more chemicals to add to your family jewels. Call me paranoid but sounds like a recipe for testicular cancer to me. I thinks trimming and shaving is the way to go.
Does anyone know how much laser treatment actually costs??
RockZen
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pirate
Jul 20, 2003, 5:38 AM
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Ive actually found waxing to be not that bad, its a he11 of a lot less painful then some climbs Ive been on thats for sure! But Im too worried about tearing skin on those precious areas. Ive heard of people doing it there, but but I cant confirm anyone actually has.
By the way grigriese do you know how much the laser Tx was? and just for clarification was the waxing your talking about in the genital area? I would assume that it would be just as delicate of a procedure for women as for men. Grigriese if it was then how bad was it and did it get better after a couple of times?
Again thank you to all that have replied
cheers
Shawn
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caligrrl
Jul 20, 2003, 7:40 AM
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Okay Pirate...get comfortable.
***flips Peanuts style Lucy "in session" sign***
I am considered in many circles as a waxing affectionado and will share with you the many secrets I have shared with countless girlfriends (AND boyfriends).
1. WAXING is the BEST solution for down there. Why? Shaving itches like the BEJEBUS when it grows back. And although you will get some "unsightly itch" with waxing, it is not nearly as bad, plus, with certain steps (exfoliating, ointments like "bikini zone") you can minimize ingrown hairs which can be one of the few problems. Also, stubble is one of the FEW things I would like to feel when I'm wanting to get "close". lol After a few months of waxing you will notice a considerable difference in the coarseness of your hair (finer), and a "perceived" thinning.
NEVER NAIR THE NEUTERS! I REPEAT NEVER NAIR THE NEUTERS! There is a reason why that paragraph detailing where you should NOT use the stuff is on the Nair bottle. Heed it's warning. (And yes, I know from personal experience) :shock:
2. You can minimize the discomfort of waxing by following a few simple "pre-wax" steps.
*Don't shower 2-3 hours before getting waxed. This will soften your skin and make it more sensitive.
* Take an ibuprophen an hour before you go in. This will help take away some of the sting, but you will still feel it.
* Try not to tense up just before they pull the muslin strip (cotton like strip used to remove the hair with the wax). I can't recall why this is, but I have had countless ethecians tell me not to do this, cause you won't get as good a wax, and it seems to be true.
* Avoid putting any additional lotions on your skin immediately after, other than the anesthetic cream/oil that they will put on you after they finish.
3. They will put you in some pretty uncomfortable positions in order to get to all the nooks and crannies. Remember that they are professionals and you're not the first pair of neuters that they have seen.
4. "Brazillian wax" is generally considered completely "bald" with the exception of a small "landing strip" rectangle in front. A "Playboy" is the same thing with a small triangle in front. It is called Playboy after the magazine that popularized the style ;)
5. I would suggest going to a pro initially, but after being waxed for years, I have learned a lot of the tricks of the trade, and can now do my own. I would suggest Honee brand products. All you would need is a warmer (about $19 at any beauty supply store, or I often order from http://www.hair-removers.com/gigi-honee.html), some wax (creme formulations are often better for sensitive skin), some sticks (Look like tongue depressors), and some muslin strips. Some other useful items are Pre Hon (It's a cleanser you use beforehand to remove any lotions, oils, dirt, etc), baby powder (you put this on before you wax, so wax sticks more to hair and less to skin), Bikini Zone or any other suitable (anteseptic for after...witchhazel works well too). Waxing yourself often requires a bit of flexibility and creative use of mirrors ;)
Once you start regularly waxing you will have to wait for the hair to grow at least 1/8th of an inch in order to wax again. That can suck, but as I mentioned above your hair will start appearing thinner. Yes, it will hurt the first time. But it's no worse than a light skinning of the knee. It DOES get easier. Now I hardly bat an eye, when I once winced. ;)
Okay, I think that's all the basics I can think of right now.
Let me know if you have any other questions...I've heard them all at this point ;)
***flips "no longer in session" sign***
;) Cali "Hair free waxer since 1993" Grrl
I would like to thank my friend Kathleen and Cosmo for helping to open my eyes to the wonders of waxing :)
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tripperjm
Jul 20, 2003, 5:28 PM
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While I have played with hot wax many times, it was not for hair removal. I did remove quit a bit later, trying to clean up though. Probibly should have gotten waxed before I found myself tied to a bed and a sweet young angel dripping hot wax off a burning candle on me, but that's a different story. While I think shaving your partner can be a exciting, scary and erotic start of the game, I do think waxing it's a good thing. If I wanted to lick hair I'd lick the back of your head. Nothing worse than wading through waist high growth to find the button not to mention choking on hairs in the back of your throat.In reply to: ***flips Peanuts style Lucy "in session" sign*** I am considered in many circles as a waxing affectionado and will share with you the many secrets I have shared with countless girlfriends (AND boyfriends). |
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gravitysucks
Jul 20, 2003, 10:03 PM
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In reply to: Does anyone know how much laser treatment actually costs?? RockZen
the first time I tried laser Tx, it was with a non-cooling laser. GET THE COOLING ONE, trust me. my first Tx was free, because my mom did it. at this particular salon, they charged clients $1000 for 6 sessions. if you are serious about it, definitely check around for better prices.
the salon I go to now, charges $40 a treatment, and I go about every 10 weeks or so. they are very professional, and they let me pay as I go instead of charging me for some over-priced package up front. they say it usually takes 4-8 treatments depending on the "afflicted area" and your skin and hair type. the difference is astounding. I told myself I would never consider professional hair removal until there was something out there that convinced me that it was the worth the money for the visible results. and NO SIDE EFFECTS!
:roll: :? :shock: :wink:
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pirate
Jul 21, 2003, 5:21 AM
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Thank you for the info.
Actually the warmer and brands that a cligrrl mentioned are what i got from my girlfriend and the main body hair seems to be okay on this stuff , iI se the dark honey for my chest as the hair is quite stubborn there.
Caligrrl I was wondering what wax works best for the nadds? If I absolutely cannot find a pro to do it is there any tricks for doing it yourself on the nads? Sheesh I thought doing my own other hair was uncomfortable.
So far Ive only been waxed 3 times body and of course no times down stairs. The first time my girlfriend did it and the second time she did it she tried to teach my wife (my wife is still a fan of the shaver)
the third time my wife started but had some trouble (not wanting to hurt me.....funny a position I think allot of wives would like to have thier husbands?boyfriends in LOL) so I ended up finishing it by myself.
I think fore sure if I can find someone to do it thats a pro Ill go for it at least for the first while. My girlfriend is no longer around so she wont be able to help me out anymore on this.
Thank you again caligrrl you gave me some new insight as well as gravity sucks for the enlightenment of laser and well of course to everyone else.
Cheers
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caligrrl
Jul 22, 2003, 7:43 PM
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Pirate:
I use the creme based Honee for my bikini line. It's formulated for sensitive skin and is easier to clean than the regular honee.
The key to waxing sensitive areas like that is to pull the skin taut and make sure you apply the wax in the direction of the hair growth, then pull the muslin against the hair growth.
Do small sections. Maybe 1x2 inch squares at first. Use a very thin layer of wax, too much and it may stick and that hurts like hell.
Where do you live? I know there are places that do this for men, but then again they may just be more plentiful in LA since this is the porn capital of the world.
Good luck!
:) Cali
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pirate
Jul 22, 2003, 10:37 PM
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What you guys are the porn capital? :shock: What the hell am i still doing here? hee hee hee. :lol:
The closest place to me that I could even have a hope of finding someone is just about one million poeple. Should be somthing there........ but maybe everyone up here in Canada wants to keep thier fur on, hell it does get nippely oops nippy up here.
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missedyno
Jul 23, 2003, 12:03 AM
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hey! no canada bashing! or we'll give you incorrect instructions on Waxing Sensitive Areas. :shock:
too bad you aren't close to a big city or anything. one of the morning shows here in toronto was interviewing an esthetician that ONLY waxes men "down there"
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pirate
Jul 23, 2003, 3:10 PM
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Well I dont know if I would get it done on a TV show as a before and after segment :shock: ......ahhh who am I kidding sure I would, but they might have to make a blurry dot so big that you wouldnt see anything anyway.
But (pun intended) seriously there must be a growing need... (I know , I know) for this. The closest city I was talking about is Calgary, which I found to be fairly open minded so Im still hoping. I heard there might be a mens specialty shop for this sort of thing, however I cant seem to find it.
Ill be passing through there in a couple of days on my way to do some alpine in the columbian area so Ill keep my eyes peeled, a couple of weeks later Ill be up there again and Ill root around for it then.
thanks
cheers
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unabonger
Aug 25, 2003, 2:42 AM
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Finally, a subject I'm an expert in. The groin area.
Get yourself some Aveeno moisturizing lotion. Used daily, it softens hair and makes it easier to remove. Did wonders for my tough ass beard. Wait, that came out wrong. There's no beard on my ass. You know what I mean.
One of the great joys in my life is using my electric shaver on the downstairs roundies. Good for touching up between brazilans and the vibrations are better than Viagra.
If you're ever in my neck of the woods, ring me up, I'll hook you with the best aesthetician that ever waxed marbles. She's got hands of melted gold and breasts that cost more than most new cars. Worth every penny. Afterwords we'll hit the Korean massage circuit for a rubdown and happy ending. Then some cigars and single malt at the VIP room at NYNY. Kind of a "Mans-man Spa Day".
The Polished Marble UnaBonger
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mreardon
Aug 25, 2003, 6:11 PM
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Climb off-widths naked. If that doesn't rid the hair, nothing will. And remember the wise words of Keanu Reeves - "chicks dig scars."
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caligrrl
Aug 29, 2003, 6:29 AM
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unabonger: Where do you go to have your neuters waxed? I have a guy buddy who wants to have it done, but I don't know anywhere other than Pink Cheeks in the valley...do you know anywhere closer to WLA?
:) Cali
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unabonger
Aug 29, 2003, 7:27 PM
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Caligirl, the location in my tag there is just the location of my psyche. My physical being-ness is currently confined to the environs near our nations capital. Nugget plucking isn't as popular here but I'm trying to start a trend. Lawyers don't recognize the value of bald fellows.
Anyway, see if there's still a place called "Smooth Moves" near 4th and Labrea. Ask for Nastasia. There's a guy named Ken that'll do it to, is your friend gay or at least secure in his manhood? Nothing like having another dude clean the jewels to make you feel burly.
Or maybe you could do it yourself. Get a bottle of Dom and one of lotion too, then make an afternoon of it. It's a fine way to get acquainted. You'd be surprised how willing I've found my female friends to help out.
Unabonger
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caligrrl
Aug 31, 2003, 9:22 PM
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lmao! Well, my friend doesn't have any bi tendancies, or if he does he has been very good at hiding it from me ;)
I will definitely refer him there, and may accompany him...Do you prefer the girl or the guy?
Should we say the Unabonger sent us? ;)
:) Cali
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