applying shaving cream. Hair conditioner is what’s in those creams sold in adult bookstores specifically for pubic hair shaving, so you can avoid spending the extra money by getting a regular conditioner at the drugstore.
Illustration 7. Shaving
• Lather up well with a shaving cream or gel—a thick gel is recommended.
• Use disposable razors; you might even use two or three in a session.
• Start shaving in the same direction as the hair grows, if you can tell. The idea is to shave with as few strokes as possible. Rinse the razor in warm water after each pass; never dry shave.
• Use a mirror and sit on a towel if you’re by yourself. A chair and a full-length mirror are ideal, but a hand mirror will do nicely.
• To shave the edges of the outer labia safely, stretch them out flat with your hand.
• When finished, rinse off using a gentle soap, pat dry, and apply a scent-fee, hypoallergenic lotion.
• Never powder! If you must dust, only use cornstarch: all powders contain talc, which has been linked directly with cervical cancer.
• If you tend to get ingrown hairs, stay away from waxing, which makes hair split and loop around under the skin’s surface.
• Yes, it can itch like crazy when it grows back in. Instead of wiggling around like an Elvis impersonator while waiting in line for a cup of coffee, excuse yourself and apply hypoallergenic lotion. It won’t make the itching stop forever, but it helps.
The one thing I do find frustrating about cunnilingus is the problem of pubic hair. Pubic hair has such a wiry texture compared to the hair on the head or other body hair, and I HATE having one in the back of my throat or—god forbid!—between my teeth. When I’ve been with smooth-shaven women, I’ve enjoyed cunnilingus much more.
What About Waxing?
Waxing is the procedure in which a warm wax specifically formulated for hair removal is applied to the places you want hair eliminated, then gauze is pressed onto it while still warm. When it’s set, it’s ripped away from the skin, taking the hair with it. It hurts when it’s ripped off and leaves you swollen and red for a day or two, but the women who swear by it say they get used to it, or don’t mind, probably because the offending hair is gone for four to six weeks. Waxing can be done at home, but for the “full monty” of having your entire genital area waxed, you’re better off putting your pussy in the hands of experts.
You’ve got a few options with waxing. You can go for what’s called a bikini line wax, in which just the hair outside the bikini line is waxed. Or you can go all the way and get a Brazilian wax, in which everything is waxed, usually leaving a little racing stripe of hair on the front—or you can have even that removed. Either way, with a Brazilian, they wax it all— anus, outer labia, and even inner labia.
When you go in to get a Brazilian, be prepared to strip down and spread you legs very, very wide—the cosmetologist will probably have you hold your legs over your head. It’s not for the shy. Be sure to go in when you have enough hair to wax off; if you’ve shaved recently, the cosmetologist might tell you to come back when your hair has grown in more. The waxing begins with a dusting of baby powder (you’ll want to shower when you get home to get the talc off your vulva) and continues with a quick slathering of wax. Even more quickly, the wax comes off, and the sensation may make your eyes roll up into your head. Then, a once-over with tweezers, and, well, by then let’s hope the endorphins have kicked in, because you’ll be red, swollen, and sore . But the whole procedure is over in about fifteen minutes—not bad for a month of silky-smooth pussy.
To find a good waxer, hunt around for higher-end salons. You’ll pay more, but it will be worth it to be in expert hands. Talk with the women who work at the salon and find out how long they’ve been in business and how long the person
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