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cynnacent1 -> RE: Depilation (1/18/2005 6:35:21 AM)
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i wouldn't recommend wax as a method of hair removal for the testicles, especially not by someone using wax at home for the first time ( just my professional opinion though [;)] )
In waxing, the two most important things to be careful of would be burns, and ripping off a layer of skin or two. The skin on most mens' balls is very loose. Even a professional who is experienced with waxing and takes all of the precautionary measures into concideration could rip the skin right off the balls. That's gonna hurt, of course. Infection might then become a concern. Even in waxing other areas of the body where the skin is not so loose the problem can still occur if one is not experienced in waxing, and even sometimes with those who 'claim' to be experienced. This is an area which calls for extreme caution when involving the wax method for hair removal.
A proper waxing technique involves pulling the skin taunt and holding it taunt as the strip of wax is pulled off. The direction in which the wax is pulled is also important. The wax strip should be pulled against the direction of hair growth, while keeping the hand as close to the skin as possible (meaning don't pull UPWARDS & away from the skin).
Of course, it would all depend upon how loose the skin of the balls is. *i* wouldn't attempt to do it though, unless i can be certain that i know exactly what i am doing. [;)]
Aside from that, more food for thought which i feel obligated to mention in case anyone out there hasn't already thought of the possibility: Once wax is applied to testicles, whatever you do, DON'T let go of them !!! They could very well become glued to your thigh, or anus depending on how 'loose' they are. [;)] Go ahead and laugh! It can happen. Same message of caution should apply to any female who may decide to wax their southern regions as well. NO fun at all when those delicate folds of flesh become fused together accidentally.
The type of wax generally used in professional salons is almost impossible to wash off of the skin. Once that type of wax is on the skin there's not much room left for changing your mind about going through with it. There are other forms of wax which are much easier to remove, IE: sugaring wax. Sugaring waxes are water soluable. Unfortunately they do not adhere to thicker, coarse hairs (such as those found in the pubic regions) well enough. What happens in most cases is the wax strip is pulled, the pain is experienced, most of the hair is left intact (requires waxing the same area over & over again, not good for the skin & more likely for skin to be yanked off).
Not much more information or tips that i can think to offer on the subject of wax, other than if you do wax regularly over a long period of time, the hair follicles can suffer damage resulting in the hair not growing back, or at least those that do may be a bit finer in consistancy.
Regardless of my experience with the wax method of hair removal, i've not had a whole lot of success with waxing my southern regions entirely. i do wax the bikini area duirng the summer months, and reserve the rest of the area for shaving. Even with professional strength waxes, most times too many hairs end up left behind. i have always ended up having to 'reapply and repeat' numerous times. i'd rather shave with a razor. And of course, there are superior methods for doing that as well, and that's another thread.
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