Removal Bikini Area Hair

Bikini Line Best Bets: The Top 5 Hair Removal Techniques

As the Sex Coach, many women ask me about the best way to remove hair "down there." It's one of the most common questions on the Ask the Sex Coach message board, but there is no one right answer for everyone. Because each of us has unique needs, tastes and, yes, styles, the real answer is: it depends.It depends on how much nuisance you are ready to face, how much (if any) money you want to invest, how painful a produre you think you can endure and then (for the fun part), what will make you feel the most erotic
alone and with a partner. After all, we're talking about the most private parts
of you, aren't we? If you're ready to try something new, there are five basic
options for taking it off. Each one should help you feel more sexy, more feminine and pleasing to both yourself and a partner. They vary in cost, work
involved, intensity of sensation and also how they make you look and feel.

Here are the basic options:

1. Shaving

2. Cream and Depilatories

3. Waxing

4. Btazilian Bikini

5. Electrical or Laser Treatment

1. Shaving

Description : Using a sharp razor, scissors or an electric shaver, shave off some or all of the hairs that grow over and around your pubic area.

Pros : It's cheap, easy and you can do it to yourself anytime, anywhere.

Cons : Shaving requires keeping it up; if you don't shave off the hairs regularly, you can expect to have that dreaded itch from the stubble of regrowth. Also, some women won't get the clean, stubble-free look they want with this method.

Tips : Use your regular conditioner on these hairs and you may find they come off more easily. Once you find a regular pattern, you won't feel itchy or uncomfortable. And if you find it appealing, you can use scissors to make pretty patterns for your pubic hairlines, such as a heart shape or a plain strip. Get more tips here.

Sexual Bennies :

Some men and women enjoy sharing a shaving session as part of their lovemaking rituals. Watching yourself be shaved can feel intimate,and sharing the ritualistic aspect of shaving each other's pubic areas can heighten excitement as foreplay for much more after you are done.Something magical happens when you alter your body image and use your body as a canvas. Try it.

2. Creams and Depilatories

Description : Remove hair from the bikini line by spreading on a thick layer of cream and waiting for 5-10 minutes. The cream makes the hair soft and easy to wipe away. Read more about creams and depilatories here.

Pros : Just as with shaving, this is a technique that is inexpensive that you can do yourself at home. Plus, you can be more aggressive about where you apply the cream because there is no risk of cutting yourself in that delicate area.

Cons : Most of these creams have a very unpleasant, chemical aroma. They can also sting your skin. Allergic reactions aren't uncommon so be sure to test out any product on your wrist first. And read the instructions carefully. I am not a big advocate of putting anything harshly chemical onto the inner labia or vulva, so go easy to avoid burning. Ouch! And again, some women will have stubborn hairs that are resistant to these creams, not producing the smooth results you're looking for.

Sexual Bennies :

Just as with shaving, you can share this as sexual ritual, especially as part of your foreplay experience.
You feel different and heightened sensations on your skin. You'll love the changes.

3. Waxing

Description : This procedure is usually done at a salon. To start, you lay on a table wearing your underwear (you can leave your top on). Hot wax is applied to the bikini line (and upper legs) with a flat wooden tongue depressor against the hairy skin. Then a strip of linen is layered on top and pressed down against the wax. Once it's adhered to the hairs, the practitioner rips the whole thing away in one quick motion.

Pros : This is an efficient and easy method for hair removal. Most women get great results: smooth skin, usually appearing as though you've never had hair there at all. (Note: This one is best done by a pro. It's hard to get at those angles on your own, plus it's not easy to put yourself through that much pain. Most nail salons now offer this at low cost, but you also can invest in your own home kit. Be sure to use your head when choosing a salon. Is it clean? Do you know someone else who went there and was satisfied?)

Cons : It smarts! Having someone zip a cloth full of hot sticky stuff across your flesh -- yanking out your hairs -- does have some pain associated with it. And doing this yourself is messy to the max unless you're very skilled. It's also more expensive than shaving or creams. Regular maintenance usually requires a visit every month or two but even occasional trips will be an added cost to your budget. Some women will experience small red bumps. Get solutions for this problem here.

Sexual Bennies :

Waxing will give you the smoothest results. Once the heat from the
zipping cools down and you have succeeded in removing all remnants of
stickiness, your skin feels alive and as smooth as silk.

There is less friction to prevent easy thrusting of the penis in and out of the vagina. Sexual intercourse can be better.

Bikini Waxing Pt. 8 (Excess Hair Removal)

Kate Weinberg is the Skincare Director for Oasis Day Spas in New York City. She is a New York State licensed esthetician with 10 years in the spa and salon business. An authority on all things skin, wax and makeup, she is always available at Oasis Day Spa to answer skin inquiries.

4. Brazilian Bikini

Description : A more comprehensive version of simple waxing, this method removes hair not only from the bikini line, but also tackles the inner thighs, buttocks (yes, most women have some hair there) and sometimes the entire pubic region. Read more about Brazilian bikini waxes here.

Pros : This is the Mercedes Benz of waxing. The pros always do it for you, removing all unwanted hair down there. You get to feel like a sexy temple Goddess when you're done and all you see is bared flesh inside and out.

Cons : It's pricey and it can be quite painful. Plus, the procedure is pretty invasive, so you need to be very comfortable with yourself. Most salons will require you to remove your underwear completely and in order to get at every possible angle, your practitioner will be moving your legs around and touching you in some very intimate ways. But, once you find someone you trust, the procedure becomes second nature. (Well, as much as any trip to the gynecologist or dentist does). Again, maintenance costs are high.

Sexual Bennies :

You are totally revealed, nothing held back! You get to feel in charge of your sexuality and your sensuous body in all of its glory.
Most men will tell you (and female partners, too) that oral sex on a woman who has removed her public hair is simply wonderful! Your lover
doesn't have to fight against friction to stop his tongue techniques
and, gulp, no nasty hairs between the teeth. Let him have that pleasure.

5. Electrical or Laser Treatments

Description : These treatments are always performed by a licensed clinician or M.D. Electrolysis removes unwanted hairs with an electric needle that probes into single hairs (one at a time), conducting an electrical current that kills the root and prevents regrowth. Laser hair removal uses the pulsation of a laser light to kill hair growth when applied to small areas (about the size of a quarter) around unwanted hairs.

Pros : These techniques are for permanent hair removal. If you can't stand those hairs, kill them for good.

Cons : These are expensive procedures. Electrolysis usually requires many visits before all hairs are removed for good. Over time, the cost can add up to hundreds of dollars. It's also very painful. Laser also requires expensive equipment and (hopefully) competent medically trained personnel, and costs could run to thousands of dollars. It can be painful and may require additional costs for numbing creams.

Sexual Bennies :

You'll never have to think about it again.
Your body feels smooth in ways that you can only imagine.
Many men adore seeing a woman's pubic mound naked, as a reminder
of her youthfulness (in a safe and appropriate way). Allow that to
happen.

A guide to going completely bare down there!

Comparable to a warm massage, Soprano XLi permanently and painlessly removes bikini hair in just a few short sessions, leaving you soft, smooth and fuzz free forever.

Standard Bikini

involves the simple removal of hair from outside the bikini line.this takes as little as ten minutes and will leave you ready for your microkini.

Extended High Leg Bikini

is a high bikini shape removing the hair vertically inside and outside the bikini line, allowing for a narrow cut thong or bikini to be worn.

Brazilian or Play Boy

is for those who regularly remove all hair but leave a vertical strip or triangle just above the vaginal area. With Soprano XLi IN-Motion technology this takes approximately 15-20 minutes and there is no pulling, tugging or ripping of skin, transforming a painful process into a gentle treatment.

Hollywood

removes everything, everywhere…. Hair free forever; this treatment has
never been quicker or more comfortable. Increasing numbers of women are
finding this to be the most hygienic, low maintenance hair removal choice, eliminating monthly visits to the waxing salon, in grown hair and patchy results.

How To Guide : Women Shaving Their Pubic Hair

Women shaving their pubic hair is different than using the razor on legs
or underarms. You need a bit more patience and care because of this
sensitive zone and thicker hair type. While you might be able to get
away with a 'hurry up and get it done job' with other areas, but not
this one. Here we will show you how to get a close, safe shave while
avoiding common problems like nicks and ingrown hairs.

Time Required : 1/2 hour for women shaving their pubic hair Here's How :

Choose your shaving cream wisely. For this sensitive body zone be sure to get and use a good shaving cream or gel, using soap is definitely out. The Art of Shaving, Unscented Shaving Cream (compare prices) is phenomenal for getting a smooth shave, moisturizing skin and preventing ingrown hairs.
Don’t skimp on your razor.
Stay clear of the straight, cheap disposables or you'll be asking for
cuts and nicks. Instead use a razor with a pivoting head and multiple
blades to give you a smooth, close shave. My pick Schick Quattro for
women (compare prices).
Give a haircut.
Trim hair down first as short as possible by placing comb flat on the
skin and trim over comb with scissors, or with clippers using the
shortest guard. The less hair you start out with means less use of your
razor.
Take a warm shower or bath. At least 5-10 minutes of the heat will soften skin and relax the hair follicle.
Exfoliate. Rid dead skin cells and provide a closer shave by using a mild exfoliator or your favorite body wash with an Ayate washcloth (compare prices) on your pubic area.
Dab on some shaving oil. Working as a barrier on your skin, the razor will glide easier instead of dragging and moisturize skin. It also helps prevent razor burn, general irritation and ingrown hairs.
Apply shaving cream or gel.
Make sure skin is damp but not overly wet. If you have a shaving brush,
work the product with the brush in circles to help lift hair and get a
closer shave.
Shave. Using a fresh blade, first go in the same direction of hair growth and then in opposite direction. Don't go over the same area too many times.
Rinse. In between strokes, be sure to rinse blade. A clogged razor won’t work well.
Cleanse. Rinse pubic area and pat dry with towel.
Moisturize. Apply a light, preferably unscented lotion.
Fight redness. There's a tendency for getting ingrown hairs. Flawless Ingrown Hair Serum (read review) can help with bumps, redness and ingrown hairs.

Tips:

Keep all products on the outside of your body only. And avoid shaving during your period, as skin is more sensitive.
If you are taking off most of your hair, a vaginal shield, the Va j-j Visor will offer you protection so you don't cut your inner vulva. Using a small mirror will also help you see better.
Shaving while taking a shower, rather than a bath can make things easier because you can prop up legs on side of stall.
If you're daring, you can create pubic hair designs at home.
Shaving only takes hair even with the skin, waxing will keep hair away weeks at a time. You may want to consider a Brazilian wax.