<embarrassed cough> Brazilians! [Archive]

UvaGirl

03-22-2005, 08:01 PM

Okay, this is a slightly weird (and personal) topic, so it it ends up in the Parking Lot, then so be it. But I'm genuinely curious. As I said in my threading post, I've just been to the spa to get my brows done. The same spa offers heaps of different things - the usual massages, facials, waxing, etc - including brazilian waxing. Now, this is pretty new to NZ - not a lot of places offer it. Of course I've read all the articles about how it changed Gwyneth's life, yadda, yadda, but no-one I know has had it done. Anyone know anyone who has? (and feel like sharing?) I'm intrigued, but the thought of the actual practicalities horrifies me. First, it sounds pretty painful. and second, it sounds pretty embarrasing. Does it take ages? Or is it quick? Will I pass out from the pain? Will the therapist look strangely at me if I take out a hipflask part way though and start drinking heavily?

CoasterMatt

03-22-2005, 08:36 PM

What's wrong with having a well manicured playfield?

SacTown Chronic

03-22-2005, 08:39 PM

I've heard it's more embarrasing than painful. But well worth it -- at least from my perspective.

Prudence

03-22-2005, 09:02 PM

Congratulations, UvaGirl, for asking a question I've been dying to know the answer to. An answer from the female perspective. I have no shortage of hetero male opinion.

MerryPrankster

03-22-2005, 09:25 PM

I really want to do it. The actual plan will involve 3 or 4 vodka martinis beforehand. If I'm the guinea pig, I'll report back with the details or possibly just what I remember. Or...maybe I'll just change my screen name to Mrs. Bigglesworth. ;)

http://bennyhills.fortunecity.com/leary/378/bigglesworth0.jpg

Claire

03-23-2005, 12:06 AM

I'll admit it. I want one. Unfortunately, my guy likes a bit of well-maintained grass on the field, so I may never get one. Dammit.

€uroMeinke

03-23-2005, 12:09 AM

wait, is the brazillian the racing stripe, or the prepubescent?

Ghoulish Delight

03-23-2005, 12:11 AM

wait, is the brazillian the racing stripe, or the prepubescent?Refer to Prankster's photo.

Claire

03-23-2005, 12:12 AM

A Brazilian is all bare down there.

MouseWife

03-23-2005, 12:15 AM

Well....so glad I read this thread.... :eek:

I had been wondering about getting EYEBROWS done but didn't want to even go there about the pain on such delicate skin...

I sure do love the descriptions, though. :snap:

Claire

03-23-2005, 12:21 AM

I can't even think about this topic without thinking of the Strangers with Candy episode when Jerri's bacon strip was "sizzlin'." :evil:

libraryvixen

03-23-2005, 12:22 AM

My friend gets them regularly and says that it's not too bad, pain wise. She gets the full kitty waxed. She says the first time is more of an annoying feeling because it's awkward to have other people look at your business. After that, it's not so bad.

Name

03-23-2005, 02:31 AM

mmmmmmmmmmm..........brazilians

Bornieo: Fully Loaded

03-23-2005, 03:05 AM

Now I know what to ask Minnie Mouse next time I'm in the park...

"Hey Minnie, have you heard of a Brazillian?"

Cadaverous Pallor

03-23-2005, 11:33 AM

A Brazilian is all bare down there.I just read an article that says otherwise: http://www.azcentral.com/style/articles/0709brazilian.html

While the definition varies slightly depending on where you go, most aestheticians agree that a Brazilian wax involves removing pubic hair from the front, back and everyplace in between. (A regular bikini wax removes hair around the front of the bikini line only.)
<snip>
"When everything's removed except a tiny little strip in front, that's a Brazilian," Carnahan said, "or all of it, that's also a Brazilian."
In other words (graphic stuff in spoiler)
The difference is that the folds of the labia and "taint" are included. :eek:
Any comments I have on this are probably TMI....but I will say I've never been waxed at all.

Ghoulish Delight

03-23-2005, 11:46 AM

Even guys don't want to be hairy anymore - Wax On Spa does about 10 male Brazilians a week.
Egads!

SacTown Chronic

03-23-2005, 11:54 AM

Say it taint so, Joe.

mousepod

03-23-2005, 11:55 AM

I can't believe I'm posting to this thread. But I have a story. So...

I have two younger sisters. One of them lives here in San Francisco and the other still lives in NYC. My SF sister wrote a humorous adult parody of "Pat the Bunny" called "Pet The *****" (she's still negotiating with publishers, but there will be info etc on petthepussy.com. My sister and artist are using pseudonyms, but for the sake of argument, let's call the artist "Heather". Anyway, there's a page in the book where one of the characters gets a Brazilian wax. In her tastefully smutty drawing, "Heather" left a vertical "landing strip". Everyone thought it was great, and dummy copies of the book started to circulate. A couple of weeks later, my ultra-hip NY sister got to see the book. She immediately called to inform the writing team that they had it wrong: it's more of a horizontal "Hitler moustache". Faces were red. Corrections were made.

It may be trendy, but unlike a Prada bag or Smashbox makeup, most folks still haven't seen it.

Not Afraid

03-23-2005, 11:57 AM

WHen I has my ovarian cyst surgery I was shaved - not waxed. Growing back in felt like I had crabs for weeks. (Nice picture anyone?) Since then, I've occasionally waxed, but I hate the upkeep. I'm lazy and I have enough upkeep going on with my hair getting greyer and greyer. I don't even do my nails any longer. And, I do my eyebrows myself. So, the thought of having another thing to take care of every couple of weeks does not turn me on. It might my husband but, sorry, Charley.

Ghoulish Delight

03-23-2005, 12:03 PM

It might my husband but, sorry, Charley.Charley? Great, another husband?

MerryPrankster

03-23-2005, 12:17 PM

This article is also very imformative: (Warning, contains adult content)

http://archive.salon.com/health/feature/1999/09/03/bikini/

I'm seriously rethinking my stance on the 'brazilian' after reading the article. I started to imagine the upkeep too. It would be a huge pain in more ways than one. As it is, I must have my top hair done every 4 weeks.

Mousepod~ Loved your story. Of course the NYers always know what's going on. :cool:

Claire

03-23-2005, 12:20 PM

It may be trendy, but unlike a Prada bag or Smashbox makeup, most folks still haven't seen it.

I have both a Prada bag and wear Smashbox makeup daily, but have yet to get a full Brazilian. My sister however has a faux Prada bag I bought her on the Upper East Side for $20, wears Almay and has been sporting no hair down there for years. I'm a landing strip girl, myself.

The End.

Cadaverous Pallor

03-23-2005, 12:40 PM

So, the thought of having another thing to take care of every couple of weeks does not turn me on. It might my husband but, sorry, Charley.What I do down there I do for me...makes things more fun. I dislike the upkeep but it's worth it in my mind. Of course I don't paint my nails or dye my hair or wear makeup, so my list is short, making this less of an inconvenience.

Darn UvaGirl for starting this thread and making me post stuff like this! :p

I've never waxed and have kind of a fear of it...but the prospect of up to 6 weeks without shaving (that's at least 21 times!) is starting to lure me in.

libraryvixen

03-23-2005, 01:11 PM

The only thing I've ever waxed were my caterpillar eyebrows. But, like I said, since my friend let the cat out of the bag (har har), my other friends and I have pretty much been tempted to try the nether reigon waxing... but really... are too lazy to do that.

UvaGirl

03-23-2005, 02:00 PM

okay...add the upkeep issue to my reservations about this procedure. If it's painful & embarrassing, I don't want to be doing it every 4 weeks:p Hmmmm....

Moonliner

03-23-2005, 02:23 PM

[Note to self]

Be good. Just keep your mouth shut and move on. Nothing good can come from a post to this thread. Stay strong....

[END - Note to self]

Betty

03-23-2005, 02:27 PM

Maybe you need a merkin for those cold days? ;)

Not Afraid

03-23-2005, 03:13 PM

Really, it's only necessary during baithing suit season.

Cadaverous Pallor

03-23-2005, 03:18 PM

okay...add the upkeep issue to my reservations about this procedure. If it's painful & embarrassing, I don't want to be doing it every 4 weeks:p Hmmmm....Shaving it may not be embarrassing or truly painful, but it can be really itchy and you have to do it way too often.

I can see the pros & cons on both sides.

alphabassettgrrl

03-23-2005, 04:19 PM

I just started getting my legs waxed, and I had the bikini line done this last time. Not so bad, actually the gal doing it yelped more than I did.

I don't know about the whole shebang though- I don't think I want to look prepubescent. And I just got a really nasty mental picture... I won't share. Give you all nightmares. And by the time I get back I will have forgotten it. I hope.

A friend of mine has hers done, totally. She likes it. I just know that with my skin being weird, shaving is out of the question. Nair, or waxing, or electrolysis.

**hugs**
-kerry

Baileykat

03-23-2005, 05:11 PM

Shaving is such a pain..literally! Ouch!

Does it itch less with waxing vs shaving? Hmmm....

I'm sure after giving birth to two children...it can't be anymore embarassing!

UvaGirl

03-23-2005, 05:20 PM

I'm sure after giving birth to two children...it can't be anymore embarassing!

Good point Baileykat!

alphabassettgrrl

03-23-2005, 05:20 PM

Oh, the itch factor is *substantially* reduced with waxing. When I shave, I will scratch like nobody's business, and literally damage myself. The girl that did my legs noticed this time, I wasn't all scraped up. Waxing, it itches a little bit for a day or two, but that's it. Shaving, my skin pretty much freaks out.

Not Afraid

03-23-2005, 06:28 PM

See, skaving my legs, plucking my eyebrows - no problem. Shaving my kitty is NOT a good thing. Kitty hates it.

Yes, I'm talking about Scoundrel here - really. ;)

Cadaverous Pallor

03-23-2005, 06:45 PM

I never wanted to shave it. I'm au natural in most other things (hair color etc), why do that down there? But then I was asked to try it, so I gave it a whirl.

It made quite a difference and an impact. I'll never look back. :cool: Ok, maybe I'll stop when I'm like really old and stuff. Like how grandmas get their implants taken out. :p

Not Afraid

03-23-2005, 07:28 PM

Prudence

03-23-2005, 07:53 PM

I haven't shaved my legs in probably a year. I so don't want to get back into that habit again. With anything. I used to, and it was too much damn work.

MickeyD

03-23-2005, 07:56 PM

Now, if things were different, I'd be waxing and stripping non-stop.

So if you were more hairy, you'd be a waxed stripper? :D :p

blueerica

03-23-2005, 08:49 PM

I've always wanted to try waxing, but am among those that have not.

I don't have much more to add about it. Most of what I would have said is above. Umm. Yeah. ;)

Eliza Hodgkins 1812

03-24-2005, 12:49 PM

I’ve been waxed once, and it was just a bit of light grooming. And I wanted to beat up the woman who performed what I considered to be a SURGICAL PROCEDURE.

It was only after she worked her magic and I was BLEEDING that she said, “You should really do this when the hair is shorter, or trim first.”

Trim first? I thought that was HER job, which made me blush even more as I could not believe I was paying another person to style my Down There Hair. It felt like hiring someone to peel my skin after a sunburn. Or pop a boil. I felt embarrassed for her.

And murderous towards her, who inflicted such pain on my person.

I bled. BLED.

If you’re supposed to trim first – if the hair should be at a certain length to minimize the pain – they should have told me first. God.

Now, my understanding about Brazilian waxes, and it’s probably already been stated, is that it’s not just the prepubescent wax. It’s not just a bare vagina. You’re a$$ hair goes too.

I say again, your a$$ hair goes too.

I’d consider the nubile teenager look, even though I’m horrified at the idea of a youthful blossom of a vagina being surrounded by a body being prematurely ravaged by gravity. That’s leading myself up to become a bad rap song: “Just roll her in dough and aim for the wet spot.”

Little girl vagina / Maturing woman’s body. I think I would stare at myself in a mirror and become very confused and possibly I might begin to cry for my mommy.

But if a sexual partner I really cared about really, really, really desired it, I’d consider it.

But my a$$ hair? Not if it was my one true love’s most secret heart’s desire! Not for all the orgies in Rome! Not for a chance to make out with Gerard Butler! Not if got my parents’ souls out of purgatory! Not for world peace!

Not Afraid

03-24-2005, 01:37 PM

So if you were more hairy, you'd be a waxed stripper? :D :p

Now THERE'S an idea for a future career!;) :p

Cadaverous Pallor

03-24-2005, 03:33 PM

I guess it depends on how "hairy" and dark you are. Me, well, that's not an issue. I barely shave my legs more than twice a week. Armpits, every other day. I'm just not that hairy of a person. Now, if things were different, I'd be waxing and stripping non-stop.Aye, there's the rub. ;)I haven't shaved my legs in probably a year. As a teen I'd go all winter without shaving. That's just fine if you don't have to get naked in front of someone. When I got a boyfriend I realized those days were over.

I wouldn't mind growing it - if no one ever had to see it.

Not Afraid

03-24-2005, 08:46 PM

See, I wouldn't mind growing it except for my ankles. They're a bit hairier than other parts. Otherwise, I'd just let it grow if it wasn't so smelly (armpits).

Baileykat

03-24-2005, 10:20 PM

Can't stand not to shave my legs...of course I'm not lucky enough to be able to go one day in between...must shave everyday! bleck!

Cadaverous Pallor

03-24-2005, 11:19 PM

See, I wouldn't mind growing it except for my ankles. They're a bit hairier than other parts. *now envisioning hair cuffs on your ankles*

Mr. Fusion

03-25-2005, 08:29 AM

I haven't shaved my legs in probably a year.
As a teen I'd go all winter without shaving.
See, I wouldn't mind growing it except for my ankles. They're a bit hairier than other parts.
I don't know about anyone else, but all this talk about hair and shaving makes me think of this:

http://www.angelfire.com/weird/mrbiades/chewbacca.jpg

MickeyLumbo

03-25-2005, 08:57 AM

how in the hell did i get sucked into this thread?

nonetheless, i was inspired and now have a bald three legged cat with a hitler mustache.

Prudence

03-25-2005, 01:05 PM

I'm lucky, as I barely have any discerable leg hair at all. The very front of my legs from ankles to about 2/3 of the way to my knee has some hair, but it's very light. If the light doesn't catch it you might never notice.

I do tend to the armpits more often, but that's out of habit, since I used to have to strap myself into leotard and tights several times a week.

LSPoorEeyorick

03-25-2005, 02:09 PM

Shaving: itchy.
Baldness: felt like part of me was gone.
Scalp massages: do not feel as extraordinary without coiffure. You follow?

Cadaverous Pallor

03-26-2005, 12:19 AM

Shaving: itchy.
Baldness: felt like part of me was gone.
Scalp massages: do not feel as extraordinary without coiffure. You follow?Heehee! :)

Kevy Baby

03-26-2005, 01:53 PM

GusGus got her first Brazilian a few weeks ago. Kevy no see for a couple of days because of bleeding. Kevy see. Kevy like. No grow-back stubble.

Mr. Fusion

03-26-2005, 02:09 PM

Excuse me while I try posting this again, this time with a working image:

I haven't shaved my legs in probably a year.
As a teen I'd go all winter without shaving.

See, I wouldn't mind growing it except for my ankles. They're a bit hairier than other parts.

I don't know about anyone else, but all this talk about hair and shaving makes me think of this:

http://24.165.93.214/test/chewbacca.jpg

MickeyLumbo

03-26-2005, 04:03 PM

GusGus got her first Brazilian a few weeks ago. Kevy no see for a couple of days because of bleeding. Kevy see. Kevy like. No grow-back stubble.

kevy very very naughty. kevy needs a 'pankin.;)

Gn2Dlnd

03-26-2005, 04:05 PM

http://www.t-shirthumor.com/Merchant2/graphics/fullsize/beav_lg.gif

'M(ahem)Nuff said.

Prudence

03-26-2005, 05:14 PM

http://www.t-shirthumor.com/Merchant2/graphics/fullsize/beav_lg.gif

'M(ahem)Nuff said.

I *HAVE* this t-shirt. No foolin'. Got it many years ago -- more than five. But I still have it! :evil:

Kevy Baby

03-26-2005, 06:04 PM

kevy needs a 'pankin.;)I wish

Gn2Dlnd

03-26-2005, 06:13 PM

kevy very very naughty. kevy needs a 'pankin.;)

Did you mean: pancake (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&newwindow=1&safe=off&q=pancake&spell=1)

Not Afraid

03-26-2005, 06:43 PM

I always pictured me looking like the guy here:

http://www.gigharbor.com/africandancer.jpg

Only not as colorful. ;)

Ghoulish Delight

03-26-2005, 06:59 PM

I always pictured me looking like the guy here:

http://www.gigharbor.com/africandancer.jpg

Only not as colorful. ;)I thought it was your ankles, not your....oh, the one on the right. Gotchya.

Not Afraid

03-26-2005, 07:03 PM

Some imagination, huh?:p

MickeyLumbo

03-29-2005, 08:31 AM

Did you mean: pancake (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&newwindow=1&safe=off&q=pancake&spell=1)

('pankin = Spanking) bare bottom spanking for kevy!:evil:

€uroMeinke

10-14-2005, 08:23 PM

Lately I've been seeing women wearing "No Fur" Buttons - considering how hot it's been here in So Cal lately, I can't seriously think they are refering to people actually wearing fur - this leads me to conclude that they must really be advocating Brazillians.

Prudence

10-14-2005, 08:46 PM

It's a game! Who can revive the oldest thread! ;)

Personally, I've been growing my winter coat.

blueerica

11-17-2005, 10:03 AM

Hmmm...

Cadaverous Pallor

11-17-2005, 11:05 AM

Hmmm...Let us know how it goes! I still consider this every time I get out of the shower. Shaving sucks.

AllyOops!

11-17-2005, 04:47 PM

I live by this very simple advice: If you're going to f*ck, then kindly pluck.

:D :p ;)

In all seriousness, I begin with my eyebrows traveling down south (with wax or a razor of course, but I use tweezerman tweezers to capture every stray.) :blush:

Blame it on Rio, blame it on my bluntness. I personally could not get my swerve successfully on if I thought for one second my partner thought he might be boning Sasquatch. Or, since it's the holiday season, a Bumble.

http://www.merlinnj.com/shop/media/bumble-yukon.jpg

The above picture is of me being captured and pulled into the salon by my yukon dreamboat. My hair is so lusciously alpine for a natural brunette!

I haven't posted in forever, and when I do, I contribute with this. Nice. :rolleyes:

Alex

11-17-2005, 07:05 PM

Pluck. You get used to it, it's free, same grow back rate as waxing, and gives you something to do while watching TV in the evening.

Me, I shave what hair I don't want and didn't care for waxing when I tried it.

Cadaverous Pallor

11-17-2005, 07:36 PM

Ohmyfreakingod Iwishihadn'treadthat

blueerica

11-17-2005, 07:37 PM

puuuuulluuuck!!

Eeek!

Nah, I was just revisiting the waxing conversation with a friend, so figured I'd revisit this thread. Not planning on doing it, hehe... at least not any time soon. LMAO. It seems interesting, at least... heh

Not Afraid

11-17-2005, 11:14 PM

Plucking is for eyebrows.

I'm so grateful I'm not hirsute.

Alex

11-18-2005, 12:28 AM

Everybody is so resistant to radical solutions.

€uroMeinke

11-18-2005, 01:06 AM

Everybody is so resistant to radical solutions.

I thought waxing was the radical solution as it is, in all actuality a mega-pluck.

Kevy Baby

11-18-2005, 08:19 AM

I thought waxing was the radical solution as it is, in all actuality a mega-pluck.Plucking doesn't cause bleeding (I think - I have only third-party exposure to either process). Also, Alex is too cheap to pay for someone else to wax and prefers to torture himself with plucking to "manscape."

Let's all revisit the image of Alex sitting naked on his couch, watching TV while plcuking those random hairs around his twig and berries.

Alex

11-18-2005, 10:56 AM

I made no claim to plucking that area. No need as the area doesn't need hair removed, just controlled.

For me, plucking is limited to the eyebrows, nose, ears, edge of the mustache, and stray hairs on the shoulders and back between shavings in those areas.

I've just known several women over the years who pluck as their preferred method for maintaining the groinal area and they all liked it better than shaving or waxing (and I imagine it is more plausible for the less hirsute than the excessively so).