Brazilian Wax: Do It For You, Not For Him!
It’s self-love, it’s therapeutic, it’s happiness, and it’s love at first touch!
The first time I went to a wax esthetician for a Brazilian, I was scared and my anxiety was through the roof! Since I was a teenager I had either relied on shaving or staying wild. The concept of Brazilian wax was foreign to me back in my home country, when I started working is when I knew something like this existed! However, the very idea of someone invading my most private parts, ripping out hair, while tugging at my vertical lips seemed overwhelming and unacceptable — until it didn’t.
“I am very sensitive, please do it with a lot of patience. I have had weight loss surgery so I have loose skin, please be gentle. I only shave, and I have coarse hair so please take care. This is my first time, and I am very scared of the pain.” - Just a few of the things I said to my esthetician before the appointment.
The appointment lasted for just over 30 minutes, it came with a fair share of pain, muffled screams, and surprises! I for one did not know that Brazilian and Bikini are two different things, when the esthetician asked to turn on my stomach and bend over, I was ready to grab my pants and make a run for it. Yet, I stayed and believed in the process; And I am so glad I did! Brazilian wax changed my life, it changed the way I looked at myself, it made me feel beautiful and sexy at the same time.
I fell in love — with myself!
After that I fell in love with my own self, I had much more respect and appreciation for my body. I saw myself in a different light when I looked at the mirror.
I wore my prettiest underwear the next day to work, it was red, it was lacy, and it was sexy! Even though nobody else could see it, the entire day I strutted around the workplace feeling like a Queen — all I needed was a crown!
The experience in itself was therapeutic!
I went to the appointment scared, nervous, and anxious. The night before I could barely speak since I was too busy coming up with worst-case scenarios and imaging the pain. I went to the salon with very low expectations, unsure of what I really wanted.
I stepped out feeling rejuvenated, heard, and happy — much like one does after a good therapy session. Being overweight I have always had infamous darkened inner thighs, however, Brazilian wax proved to be cathartic for my self-doubts even in that regard!
I stepped out of the salon feeling happy!
As unexpected as it was, I came from the appointment much more happy and chirpy than I was before! Much like a spa day, it made me feel fresh, clean, hygienic, and completed detoxed. Is that normal? Or maybe it was just me. My family couldn’t figure out why I was so elated after getting my brows done, alas they didn’t know my secret (winks).
Waxing is way better than shaving — fact!
As someone who had shaved on and off for many years, I had all the common problems — inner hair growth, red bumps, dark and prickly hair growth. Also, shaving needed precision, new tools, and the results lasted for barely a day or two.
Since I have transitioned to waxing, not only have I felt better but I have seen improvement in the physical concerns as well as hygiene imbalance that shaving caused. I had always heard, and read that waxing is better than shaving scientifically, now I believe it too.
I was excited to show off!
While I had taken this step purely from a hygiene perspective, after stepping out I was pumped and could not wait to show off this beautiful new part of me to my partner! As excited as I was, I wanted to see his reaction and more so possibly get his validation?
We all know, all of us watch porn. All of us know that the women shown there are voluptuous, slutty, and have bald pussies! Even though I only could cater to the latter criteria, I was yet excited to show off.
All of these, and so many more reasons are why a Brazilian (or if you want to start small, maybe a Bikini) is amazing! This is not an act you undergo solely for him/her/ they, this is something that one should get done for oneself. Believe me, it is worth it. Self-love and prioritizing your own happiness over others’ is key to happiness!
Xo, Aakriti.
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