As soon as I reveal my pubic area to Jill, the waxing process has begun. She begins with the hair on top of my vagina, or the pubic bone if you will. This experience is absolutely horrifying. Although I've had my legs waxed in the past, the pain of a leg wax is NOTHING compared to the torture of a bikini wax. Just imagine your intimate areas being removed of their hair through a process which swiftly pulls each hair from its follicle. It literally feels like you are plucking one single hair 100,000 times - all in the same instant. It is more painful than what is depicted on Sex and the City or any other show you may watch. This stuff is for real girls, and it ain't pretty.
Luckily, after my pubic bone is free of its hair, the rest of the process goes pretty smoothly. Waxing the hair between my legs is nothing compared to the pain I felt a moment ago. Once I am done, Jill encourages me to inspect the area and make any necessary requests.
I remove the cloth covering my vagina and expose it for all the world to see. I inspect my mound and lips in a way that I never would have prior to this moment, and express that I'd like the "strip" in the front to be a bit narrower. Jill is happy to acquiesce, although she is not able to wax my vaginal lips. She explains that this area is much too sensitive to be waxed, and I immediately comply, not wanting to be the sacrificial lamb for such a procedure.
As the session wraps up, I am told to utilize the oils and lotions available to minimize the irritation to my bikini area. Even though I follow the recommendations, I still experience red bumps and soreness for the next couple of days. However, after this period, the area miraculously clears up and feels quite normal. There is a bit of stubble present, but it grows very slowly and does not necessitate shaving.
In conclusion, I was happy with my first experience with waxing, and elect to undergo the procedure for many months to come. I don't believe that bikini waxing is something to be afraid of; rather, it seems to be a right of passage which marks your entrance into the world of adult sexuality. I can neither recommend it or condemn it, but if you're seeking a convenient way to get rid of your pubic hair, this is definitely the way to go.
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Shaina Monfils is a feminist and freelance writer living in Iowa. View more of her writing at http://www.toasterbyte.com.