I've never been able to get at-home wax to work on my pubic area - neither the tub type you warm up nor the strips. They work fine on my legs, so I'm using them correctly. But in the pubic area the hair grows in different directions, so it's a lot harder to just zip it off in the direction of hair growth. I also find it harder to hold the skin taut as needed for a clean pull because the curves down there just don't cooperate well.

I wish I could wax my pubic area. I love how wax works on my legs & such, being so long lasting & whatnot, but it's just one of those skills I am incapable of, apparently. I always end up having to go over an area multiple times & end up sore & still hairy.

I recently got an epilator & am a total convert. I've discussed it in some other threads if you want to see my comments on that.

As far as the pain level of pubic waxing, I can't really give an accurate answer as I always give up before I get far. I don't find it painful on my legs, though. I'd totally rather have a little wax yanking periodically than the evil pointy ingrown hairs from shaving.