All you want to know about Brazilian Wax Part 2

So one may ask what is the big deal about Brazilian wax? Why all the controversy?

Well take a few strands of hair from the pubis or the anal area in your hand- and pull then pull out manually- get the idea? It is no piece of cake. Most describe it as painful – excruciating. In addition, once the hair has been removed, the area around the pubis and anus remains hypersensitive- while you may look sexy and have smooth pubis, thoughts of pain are more common than eroticism.

In any case, some women do get this procedure done only once and then stick to another gentler method of hair removal.

The actual technique of Brazilian waxing is the same as waxing anywhere else on the body. Warm wax is applied and covered by cloth. When the wax has settled for a few minutes, the cloth is pulled and the wax pulls out the hair from the roots. Most people scream, some cry, others laugh—but rest assured it is a painful experience. In addition, the pain does not immediately go away. Sometimes the pain lingers on for 3-10 days. Besides pain, there are a few rare complications. Sometimes in individuals with very thin and sensitive skin, small piece of skin come off also, there is redness, blisters and one can even develop an infection- all this so that one can wear a thong.

There are even home kits for Brazilian waxing but the pain is not any less. For women, waxing should be avoided during midcycle, as the vaginal area is very sensitive during this time period. Similarly, women who are pregnant should avoid Brazilian waxing as the pain is magnified many fold.