I used some grapeseed oil (available in most middle-eastern grocery stores, and some plain'ol supermarkets as well, it's just a flavorless cooking oil) the first ~three days after I got Brazilians to avoid ingrown hairs, because that's what my lady recommended.

For me, it was only slightly painful, except for the labial V around and over the clit itself---that hurt a lot, but it was only two strips' worth. My lady typically did from the furthest corners and then down, avoiding that spot, then getting the labia majora (which was practically painless), and then finishing off the front with those two that hurt. Take a deep breath and they'll be over soon. Luckily the pain fades almost immediately. Then you flip over to get the few perianal hairs, which is the least painful part of all, you just barely feel a tickle.

The only other things I can think of to say---if it's your first time, tell your waxer and ask questions, and they'll be glad to help. I used to see a lady who had a little license and a home practice. If you can find someone like that it's all the better.

I don't get them anymore because I moved away, and my first experience in my new city, the lady reused the strips to apply the wax. That's a health risk and it squicked me out. I asked around to see if anybody knew of any place where they get a fresh strip each time (like my home practice lady did), and nobody knew of one, so it seems like the climate in my new city is to not care about spreading herpes (?). So, my final bit of advice is, read google reviews or ask friends to see whether the place you've booked your appointment follows good health habits. less

I used some grapeseed oil (available in most middle-eastern grocery stores, and some plain'ol supermarkets as well, it's just a flavorless cooking oil) the first ~three days after I got Brazilians to avoid ingrown hairs, because that's what my lady recommended.

For me, it was only slightly painful, except for the labial V around and over the clit itself---that hurt a lot, but it was only two strips' worth. My lady typically did from the furthest corners and then down, avoiding that spot, then getting the labia majora (which was practically painless), and then finishing off the front with those two that hurt. Take a deep breath and they'll be over soon. Luckily the pain fades almost immediately. Then you flip over to get the few perianal hairs, which is the least painful part of all, you just barely feel a tickle.

The only other things I can think of to say---if it's your first time, tell your waxer and ask questions, and they'll be glad to help. I used to see a lady who had a little license and a home practice. If you can find someone like that it's all the better.

I don't get them anymore because I moved away, and my first experience in my new city, the lady reused the strips to apply the wax. That's a health risk and it squicked me out. I asked around to see if anybody knew of any place where they get a fresh strip each time (like my home practice lady did), and nobody knew of one, so it seems like the climate in my new city is to not care about spreading herpes (?). So, my final bit of advice is, read google reviews or ask friends to see whether the place you've booked your appointment follows good health habits. less

I'm not an expert at waxing, but I do work at a spa so maybe I can help.

I think as long as they aren't re-using the sticks there shouldn't be a contamination problem. They generally dip a wooden stick in the wax, spread the wax on, then put a cloth or paper strip on, and pull. So the strips should really only be touching you and are thrown away at the end (at least where I work) So I think since they are only touching one person, that's why they will sometimes use the same strip for more than one pull. They definitely should be using a new stick each time they dip into the wax though.

Also, you can usually either buy a cream or be given one to put on after the wax to make it not be as tender afterwards. The one we sell is called finipil, but I'm sure there are others. less