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Fri Jun 29, 2007 9:56 am  |
And I thought our thread was funny 
I bought some Magic Cream last night...now lets see if I can get up the courage to try it  |
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Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:13 am |
Haven't checked here in a while...but Melanie H., I never said I shaved it ALL off, I don't. Just around the girlie bits, bikini line, etc, the pubic pad area I just trim. I just think it's a personal preference. And I was with one guy who shaved his entire body, something fairly common among body-building buffs; his skin was so smooth, and first I noticed no chest-hair, and then ... no hair anywhere else, either! It seemed, well, a tad odd, but frankly I liked the smooth skin, being able to touch a man and actually feel his SKIN, not just skin-through-hair. Call me weird. He had skin like rose petals...all over ... Ahem! back to reality.
I used to feel weird about other people knowing I shaved, the first few gyn exams I had I would nervously announced to my dr, "now, don't be surprised, but I shave ... down there " and she's like oh honey, everyone does nowadays. Certain cultures have shaved their bodies (Japanese comes to mind) regularly, both sexes. If people shave or don't, head/face/body, it's up to everyone to decide, and it's not a permanent decision.
back atcha Guapagirl 
Never had my DH do the honors though he's offered, that would make me nervous!! |
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Fri Jun 29, 2007 10:56 am |
| guapagirl, your skin is obviously thicker than mine |
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Fri Jun 29, 2007 1:57 pm |
i tried shaving, but eek! ITCH!! i only did the top part, maybe the top inch to test how I'd be with the whole process.
I've been exfolating, but some of the ingrowns are getting red 
Would getting it professionally waxed help prevent the ingrowns a bit better? I've only had my eyebrows waxed once, but it ended up leaving me pink and sore for a week (not the couple hours the woman promised!). I'm not sure whether it was just her or my skin. My sis has had a bikini wax with no problem, but her eyebrows didn't cause problems either...
I've got the number of a woman who comes highly recommended by friends, but i'm a wimp! |
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Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:18 pm |
| I've been shaving it all off for 6 years and the first few times, I was itchy when the hair grew back. Now, it never itches even if I don't shave for a week. I feel much cleaner this way. I guess it's a matter of taste! |
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Fri Jun 29, 2007 4:17 pm |
| I think I should make it clear that after the epilady incident guapaboy has not been near any sensitive parts! |
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Fri Jun 29, 2007 6:13 pm |
I shaved for years until I got an actual bikini wax about a month ago. So fewer ingrowns, it was amazing.
Will I do it again? It's more expensive, but for the vacation fun, absolutely. |
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Fri Jun 29, 2007 9:22 pm |
Interesting thread...as I've been putting off my "personal grooming"...just lazy!
I have no "standard" for my girly parts...sometimes I just leave it, sometimes I take part of it off, and sometimes all of it. Just depends on what I feel like. Recently out of a relationship, so am just enjoying being single. My guy didn't really have a preference...whatever I liked was fine. (But hairy underarms totally grossed him out!) I've waxed, shaved, and used depilatories. My experiences with all 3...
Waxing...liked the results but HURT LIKE HELL! I think I do have a relatively low pain threshold...but even with 3 advil...just couldn't stand it.
Shaving...I got red bumps after I shaved. But, found a few solutions. OTC cortisone cream worked very well. I just gently dried the area and put that on...no problems. I've also found a fabulous shaving cream. It's called "Coochy Cream". When I use that...don't even have to use the cortisone...and no problems. I originally bought it at a friend's "naughty" party. It's sold online and at stores that sell...um....toys, etc... OK...now I'm blushing  But there are stores that aren't creepy or sleazy that sell skimpy lingerie, stuff for bachelorette parlors and...toys. OOPS, said it again! I live in the Chicago area and we have one called Lovers Lane. Very decent place with lots of interesting stuff.
Depilatories - worked well for me. I just put it on there...sides, top and a bit closer to the "magic button"...but don't put it on there or below in the most sensitive areas. Just where the hair grows...then I've used both a washcloth to remove it and the Veet hair remover tool (looks like a razor, but has no blades)...helps get the hair off. But, have to be very careful to not use too much pressure. There is also a new cream by Epi-something...that you use on the depilatoried area...it's a gel that's pink...and turns white when all the chemical is gone...so it gets rid of the smell.
So...I usually use a depilatory (lasts longer than shaving) or shave (easier and quicker than depilatories).
I've never really had a problem w/ingrown hairs...as long as I've used cortisone cream or coochy cream. But, I do exfoliate...so I'm sure that helps.
Happy hair free days to you all! |
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Sat Jun 30, 2007 1:35 pm |
Thanks Geminiwoman for all the info -- I had no clue. I was going to blame my naivete on my "wholesome Midwestern upbringing," but I see you're from Chicago too!
Years ago, I had electrolysis done down there (hated shaving, itching, constant upkeep), but nothing more than the bikini line. Don't know if I would want to go through the pain and expense again for the whole area.
I'm still trying to get over the fact that someone had the guts to name their product Coochy Cream . Straight and to the point, just not as repressed as many of us ..... (ok, me!) |
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Sat Jun 30, 2007 11:25 pm |
LilLoco...
Yeah, I was freaked out when I first heard of it! But now...It really doesn't bother me, because it works. Still hilarious though! When I've told one of my friends...I always have to "whisper" the name!!! |
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Sun Jul 01, 2007 9:28 am |
OK, I'll jump the wagon and add my 2 cents.
I've been shaving/waxing for good 15-18 years (off and on). I love it and my hubby loves it! I have to say I feel much sexier when I'm "clean". I think my hubby agrees  .
I don't think my "vajejey" looks perfect and, like everybody else, after giving birth my 42 year-old nether parts are probably not a magazine cover material - but I don't care!!!
My hubby likes it the way it is, and that's all that counts.
Oh, yes - if you can find a good waxer (is this a word?? ) - go with waxing. I prefer it to shaving. Lasts longer, skin is softer, and it itches less. |
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Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:29 am |
| thestepfordwife wrote: |
And I thought our thread was funny
I bought some Magic Cream last night...now lets see if I can get up the courage to try it |
OK, I'm lazy, but what is this stuff and does it work! |
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Mon Jul 02, 2007 8:27 pm |
| guapagirl wrote: |
OK, I'm lazy, but what is this stuff and does it work! |
I'm curious too! I checked out the thread, but still wasn't quite sure I understood. Is it like a depilatory cream??? And, what is that forum for? Wierd name that I wasn't quite sure of. People that grow lots of hair??? I thought that was hirsuitism (not sure if I spelled that right...) |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 2:11 am |
| The Magic Powder needs to be mixed with water into a paste, so it's a little messy - and smells awful. However, it does actually work. |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:07 am |
| majorb wrote: |
| The Magic Powder needs to be mixed with water into a paste, so it's a little messy - and smells awful. However, it does actually work. |
But what do you do with it? shave with it? exfoliate? |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:32 am |
| I have braided mine and added some ribbons and bells. It looks very pretty and I can hear myself coming and going. |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:24 am |
| guapagirl wrote: |
| majorb wrote: |
| The Magic Powder needs to be mixed with water into a paste, so it's a little messy - and smells awful. However, it does actually work. |
But what do you do with it? shave with it? exfoliate? |
it's a depilatory product that's a powder you mix into a cream.
BTW, soulcysters is a site for women who have Polycystic Ovarian syndrome and one of the manifestations is excess facial and or body hair.... hence the thread on hair removal on various body parts... |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 9:46 am |
| loopylori wrote: |
| I have braided mine and added some ribbons and bells. It looks very pretty and I can hear myself coming and going. |
hahahaha! |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:03 am |
| guapagirl wrote: |
| majorb wrote: |
| The Magic Powder needs to be mixed with water into a paste, so it's a little messy - and smells awful. However, it does actually work. |
But what do you do with it? shave with it? exfoliate? |
You just apply, wait, then scrape - they recommend an old credit card. American Express will do nicely. |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:05 am |
| loopylori wrote: |
| I have braided mine and added some ribbons and bells. It looks very pretty and I can hear myself coming and going. |
Glad to see someone has a sense of humor regarding this topic. My day job sometimes can be quite stressful and I find reading this topic brings me some of relief. I love the humor on EDS in this topic as well as others. Now I am just waiting for the before and afters.  |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:24 am |
| loopylori wrote: |
| I have braided mine and added some ribbons and bells. It looks very pretty and I can hear myself coming and going. |
fnar fnar ...you said coming |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:34 am |
| guapagirl wrote: |
| skinchat, do you shave down there or are you talking about facial shaving? |
I do indeed shave "it" all off, as the threat title implies. For the very reasons I mentioned in my previous post regarding why men do it. I would have thought that would have clued you gals in to the fact that I'm of the pointy sort. |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:34 am |
L L ok *wipes eyes* all I can think about now is "she has rings on her fingers and bells on her toes"!!
I've thrown my back out...but as soon as it's a little better (or I can at least bend over that far) I'm gonna try that Magic cream and report back. |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:31 pm |
| loopylori wrote: |
| I have braided mine and added some ribbons and bells. It looks very pretty and I can hear myself coming and going. |
But doesn't that mean you tinkle a little in your pants whenever you go for a walk? |
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Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:33 pm |
| skinchat wrote: |
| guapagirl wrote: |
| skinchat, do you shave down there or are you talking about facial shaving? |
I do indeed shave "it" all off, as the threat title implies. For the very reasons I mentioned in my previous post regarding why men do it. I would have thought that would have clued you gals in to the fact that I'm of the pointy sort. |
Had no idea you were pointy at all!
excellent shaving advice not withstanding, I still think guys shave their pubes to give the appearance of a longer shlong |
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