Brazilian Waxing for Men

I’ve always considered myself well-groomed, but over the past couple of years I’ve really gotten into the beauty products that have come out for men. One of the areas that I was not well-groomed in was in pubic hair management. Not that I was growing a forest down there, but I never considered trimming/shaving until very recently (see “Pubic Hair Grooming Styles Roll Call” also in the grooming thread).

Well after hearing what other guys were doing, I decided to shave everything off in January. Since then I have received nothing but compliments from the ladies. They really appreciate a guy who takes it off down there – they will spend a lot more time around your balls if it is hairless.

So then I got to thinking, what about really taking it all off – like a Brazilian Bikini Wax? Do guys in the straight community do this? And if so, where? Well, my question was answered in the premier issue of Cargo magazine, which came out last month. They had an article on how salons were getting requests from guys to get a Brazilian Wax done and there were some salons that had a whole list of treatments specifically for guys.

(Cargo magazine, by-the-way is a great magazine that touts all the latest in everything a guy could/should want. The second issue just hit the stands this week.)

One of the salons featured was Sonya’s Skin Care, on East 29th Street in Manhattan. I checked out their website www.sonyaskincare.com and decided to check it out for myself. I scheduled an appointment for this past Saturday, asking for a Brazilian Bikini Wax and Facial.

I got to the small storefront at 1:30pm Saturday and was nicely greeted by Sonya herself. She’s been in business since 1982 and comes from Brazil. If you believe the press clippings, she is credited with bringing Brazilian Bikini Waxing to New York – she even imports the wax from Brazil.

I’m led to a room and told to completely undress, put on a robe and lay down on the table. She starts with the facial and says she’ll do the wax while the mask is on my face. I’ve had cheap facials done before – I always get them done in Thailand – but this was my first $100 facial and it was in a league of its own. Between the hydrating steam in my face and Sonya popping every blackhead on my nose, the facial was quite uncomfortable. Ahh, the price to be beautiful! After about 45 minutes, the mask was on and I was ready to be waxed.

While laying down on the table, Sonya had me put my heels together with my ankles touching the table and my knees apart – leaving me totally exposed. I’m thankful that I got a facial done too, with the mask on my face I couldn’t see a thing.

Sonya started applying the warm wax and spread it out first over the left side of my groin. She then press the paper into the wax and without warning ripped it off. I think I let out a little yell – it wasn’t really bad, but it wasn’t really good either. The good thing was, there was no lingering pain, just 1 second of being very uncomfortable. Over the next 10 minutes she continued applying wax and removing hair. She then told me she was going to have her assistant come in and “hold my balls” while waxing them – her exact words. I never got to see her assistant, but here I was have two women making my balls hairless. I guess because of the way they were held, this wasn’t painful at all – they weren’t pulled in any direction – something Sonya warned could be very painful. She continued on my shaft and the surrounding area until I was completely hairless. And then it was finished.

The mask came off and I got changed. Price for the waxing was $63. Of course I bought some facial products and my afternoon at Sonya’s wound up costing $300.

Gotta tell you – I like the result. So much so I’m gonna get it done again just before my Thailand trip. Sonya recommends every 5-6 weeks and says it’s easier the second time – the roots aren’t as thick as the original roots and come out much easier. We’ll see if that’s true.

Wallstreet...there's no telling where this might lead. Have you considered the compliments you might get during beijos negros after you get your bunghole bleached, waxed and polished as well?

Actually. . .in the Cargo article it said that the butt is made hairless also. I was a little disappointed when Sonya didn't tell me to turn over. But then I decided I had enough for one day. When I return on May 12, I probably will have my butt done as well.

Cold sweats,
stomach in knots,
sphincter clenched tighter than a fist...

and that's just from READING your story.
brrrr

If you travel to Brazil, you'll have no problem getting your butt done, I suspect. Be sure to stay in Ipanema and cruise the beach wearing Speedos...

Where in Rio can a man get brazilian waxing done?

Wallstreet
If you're going back to Thailand why not do the laser thing and make it permanent ?? No more waxing or shaving. Plenty of Laser clinics there that will fry your balls for you !!

Wallstreet,

Fascinating post, you should get a prize for innovative and dangerous reporting!

This aside I find it interesting you have acquired an interest in beauty products for men. As an active participant in the equal (well more than equal) rights for men movement, I have also discovered that being pampered and looking after yourself is not effeminate at all, but one appreciated by women and dammed enjoyable (at most times) as well. I now spend a reasonable amount of hard earned cash on such products and would have treatments more often if they were not so expensive over here. Perhaps that is why I spend a fair amount of time in beauty parlours in LOS.

WW

Oooooooooooow! This whole thread should probably be expunged, for the sake of our fellow hombre's mental health. Poor DG, for instance, will never be the same.

However, about Rio, you can probably go into just about any beauty parlour (there are tons in Copa) and ask for anything you want - most have private rooms in the back for "private grooming". Warning - most Rio beauty salons have a resident gay guy or two and I'll betcha that's who'll be doing your "grooming", not a girl. But as you said, you'll do "anything" to be pampered...

BS

WS, Talk about taking one for the team. Cringe. Intriguing though. I may have to look into it. I get tired of stubble.

KM, How much does the laser treatment cost in Thailand? And does it put you out of commission temporarily? (I'd hate to be put out of commission temporarily while in Thailand)

KM - never thought about the laser idea. But there's something that troubles me when putting laser and my balls in the same sentence.

WW - I've really seen the trend in the past 3-4 years of beauty salons, especially high-end ones, now actively marketing towards straight men. The gay community in New York, especially the Chelsea Boys, have always kept a bunch of salons in business, but it's now not out of place for a guy to get a facial or manicure/pedicure at all.

I used to get up in the morning, take a shower, get dressed and out the door in under 30 minutes. Now my exfoliating process takes almost 30 minutes alone. But you know what? The girls notice and it gives me a sense of confidence - not that I was ever a shrinking violet.

I guess it's a sign of age. What I used to spend on illicit substances, I now spend on beauty products.

Sancho - If you're tired of stubble, I'd give the Brazilian Wax a shot at least once. Talk about silky smooth!

Wallstreet, interesting and topical post. Does CH award purple hearts?

Topical in that the papers in England have been full of stories about David Beckham’s extra-marital affair. One of the recent revelations is that he has had a Brazilian in the nether regions. The upside is you’re at the cutting edge of fashion the downside is that the papers felt that it was very much something favored mainly by gay men.

Would I do it? Not a chance in hell. Two reasons
1) The pain factor. Did any of you ever see the Jackass episode where one of them went for a full body wax? The red welts on his skin were enough to put me off waxing anything.

2) The gay accusation. I’ve discussed this with a couple of garotas in Rio and the consensus was a trim downstairs was fine and indeed desirable, but being bald downstairs was a no-no as it looked gay. YMMV.

BTW, I agree with you about facial treatments. If you have the $ to splurge you and others will notice the difference.

Somehow I hear a voice from my distant past saying "If your friend told you to jump off a bridge would you do that too?" But, I looked and there is of course such a place in San Diego. They even have a $10 off coupon here http://www.braziliaskincare.com/ . Fancy La Jolla address and they do men for $55. So...... I suppose I'll give it a try just before my Vietnam/Cambodia/Thailand trip next month. Not that I would consider having them take it ALL off or anything but I'll let them clear off any area that might be subject to being sucked on or licked.

Ardgneas - As far as the pain factor, it DID hurt, but just for a second. There was no residual pain. Also, I have VERY sensitive skin and I had no lingering marks or redness. I'm told that depends a lot on who the technician is and what kind of wax is used. The more your skin is pulled, the more pain. So if you have a good technician that holds your skin with one hand while pulling off the wax with the other, you'll experience less pain. And I appreciated that Sonya called in her assistant to hold my balls when waxing them - what should have been the most sensitive area actually was the least painful.

Now as far as the gay accusation, that kind of stuff used to bother me in high school. But since I only have sex with women, I know I'm not gay and presumably any woman I screw would also be sure that I'm not gay. If, after a session with me a woman isn't sure whether or not I'm straight, I would think I have bigger problems than having had a Brazilian Wax.

So far no complaints in that department. And New York bitches are tough to please.


Sancho - welcome to the wonderful world of waxing! I checked out the website and it looks like they know what they are doing. Unfortunately the link to "everything you wanted to know about a bikini wax" was broken, but I'm sure you'll be in "good hands". And the girls will love it.

WS,

Interesting post. I had surgery in my groin area last year, not too long before a Rio trip. I decided to do some grooming to even things out. I can confirm that the garotas definately appreciate it and spent considerably more time with their tongue on my balls. Since then I am pretty much hooked on the grooming. Not sure if I am ready for the wax job, though.

Never checked out the prices of laser in Thailand. Never asked because I have blond hair so laser hair removal is much less effective for me . I know Bumrungrad Hospital does it as I'm sure many other clinics. You have a minor sun burn like reaction usually- does not put you out of commission if you can explain the redness you will have for a couple of days.

WS --- BTW are you sure her assistant was a woman ?? You had your mask on after all .Sounds like a gay dude's dream job--- ball holding !!

I would like to interrupt this thread and go back to discussing what you should do when you're cornholing a garota and she shits on your dick.

That is all, please continue with your day.

C

Did anyone have a problem with sensitivity after shaving (or waxing off) the hair between your legs behind your balls and around your asshole? I tried shaving it once, and the skin rubbing against itself made me appreciate that the function of the hairs there is to cushion against rubbing. It was very uncomfortable until the hair grew back.

Maybe I did something wrong. I can appreciate the benefits garota-wise (I continued shaving my shaft and balls), and expect I'd get more beijos negros if I had no hair down there--but I wouldn't do it if it is uncomfortable during the 50% of the time I'm not having sex in Rio (and the 98% back home).

KM - I never did get a look at the assistant and come to think of it, she never spoke. Thanks a lot! As if the waxing wasn't traumatic enough.

Hunterman - I can tell you that I'm now hairless behind my balls between my legs and haven't had any problem with sensitivity - and my skin in general is very sensitive.

I never shaved back there though - don't know if that would've made a difference.

I don't know how it can help your SEXUAL experience better? Do the garrotas spend more time licking your balls or what?

OK, maybe I'll try it again. I suspect that even if at first it's sensitive, you get used to it. The timing is perfect for me, I'll get a wax job first thing next week in Rio and report back in a couple of weeks. If it's too sensitive, I know how to have it cared for, and who can do it just right....

Told you it was topical.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4751816/

Jaro2004: That's exactly it - girls will spend more time down there if they aren't getting pubic hairs stuck in their teeth. I know personally I much prefer going down on a shaved/waxed pussy than some big hairpie - so it makes sense that women feel the same.

Hunterman - good luck! I'm looking forward to your reported results from the field.

Ardgneas - it's nice to be on the "cutting" edge.

Hey guys, I'm just new here but I've been around.

I find that using the hair removers (Neat, Nair)from the local drug store work just as well. Spread it on, wait 8 minutes, shower and your balls are completley hairless. I had my eyebrows waxed once, holy crap that hurt, couldn't imgaine doing that to my balls.
It's true the women really appreciate it and will play their longer.

I was inspired by Wallstreet's bravery (or psychosis) and just finished doing a photo essay titled "pamper yourself". Basically I paid one of my male employees to endure a genital waxing. There was screaming (and blood).

Having once assisted a girlfriend with the waxing of her legs, I can not imagine trying to rip the hair off my balls that way. Any other part of my body, sure, no problem, but the ol' nut sack is just a little too baggy for this operation.

That being said, I find that shaving is quite effective.

Two years ago, not long after I got into this hobby, I started trimming my pubes. You know what? It felt very comfortable, it looked good (not shaggy), neater. After that, I decided to shave my balls. That was even better. Not only was it more comfortable, but when my girl fondles them, I'm in heaven.

Shaving is now a regular part of my shower routine. A quick lather up with the soap, a few swipes with the razor, and I'm good to go. I've had no trouble with itching and no in-grown hairs.

Guys, I regret to say that I chickened out of the wax job. When I informed my namorada upon arrival that I was considering it, she said that the hairs were too short where I had shaved them recently. There were still some areas where I still had long enough hair, but Tereza wasn't all that excited at my idea (I'm generally well-groomed down there). So I bailed, and after reading Gcl's post, am glad I did.

Gcl--where can we see this photo-essay (without paying you, if possible)--can you post some of the pictures? Blood and screaming? Is there an audio track?

Backdraft--Nair sounds easier then shaving, even. I think I'll try it.

Hunter,I will have them up on my website soon. Inbox me if you dont know the URL. My site is free. Trust me it was grueling to watch.

How long does Nair last before the hair grows back?

Anybody ever have any skin irritation from using Nair?

Oh, and for heavens' sake don't post anything about adult circumcisions lest we 'inspire' GCL further.

DG
While Nair and the others are effective you cannot use them very often. The bottle says cannot re use within 24 hours, but I tried to re use once after about 7 days and it was like I had used a flamethrower to remove hair. Little Willie and the boys were beet red and on fire for 3 days. Also I find I get a badass rash about 1-2 days after using regardless of the time between applications. Perhaps I am just sensitive to the product but I think it is irritating to everyone from what I hear. At least the hair regrows much softer than when shaved. Not such a coarse stubble.

I surely have no actual knowledge about this topic so I'm just trying to put two and two together and ask a question.

Let's say Nail was originally developed and marketed to eliminate hair painlessly from female legs, and female mustaches and jaw lines (can we say that?).

In one of these threads some time back somebody who was either a medical person or sounded like they knew what they were talking about suggested that the scrotal sac is specially delicate tissue and of course it provides cover for testicular matter - a far more vulnerable and precious part than say a femur or a jawbone. The suggestion was (and perhaps even in the context of discussing the use of Nair as a scrotal hair remover), that whatever toxins may be contained in a product that will melt away hair follicles from your skin, could be easily and unhappily absorbed by the testicles.

So, if Nair is a good answer to comfortable crotch coiffure, why do so many women turn to painful and expensive waxing to clean their own bikini lines, and they haven't even got any goddamn balls to protect - at least not most of them?

It sounds like it may be one of those too good to be true solutions to a problem. I hope I'm wrong cause I'm ready to apply it as soon as I get medical clearance.

Btw Gcl, I don't have access to an inbox on this site. Would you mind sending your URL to my email? El_tecolote85@hotmail.com

KM/Sancho/WS

I've been one to take the laser route. The first treatment was MURDER, but if you keep up with them they get better and better. I'm to the stage where I only need brief "touchups" now and then.

I had the procedure done here and it's not cheap. I bled money for Jim, The Twins and the South 40 to be brought to a state of perpetual, shorn readiness, but now I have that choirboy look 24/7.

Worth noting - some people have reactions to the numbing creams. The first time it was used I had some redness. Each time I got a bit more red, but nothing "roosterlike" (so appropriate for my cock, eh?) until I got a MUCH stronger solution from the doc on my last trip. After the last full treatment, the local wore off. Instead of the dull ache of a mild sunburn I felt like my cock was soaking in sulfuric acid!! Many hours spent sitting in the shower with cold water running over the whole affected area!! Ended up with a nasty allergic reaction giving me a WICKED chemical burn. Peeling dick is NOT appealing when you're on a 14 hour flight to Asia!! Of course the twig and berries are all better now, but I don't use the numbing cream and just cringe a bit more when that laser roams the vittles for those touchup runs.

E

PS: Don't know the price in Thailand, but PIH on Soi 4 in Pattaya also has those treatments as well. Nice hotel located right across the street if you don't mind that every other guest is smoking...

I pulled a hamstring years ago and while using a little rubbing alcohol on it, a little bit of alcohol got on my right nut and I thought I was going to fucking die from the sensation! I was burning like crazy for about a half hour, it seemed, and that was with rubbing alcohol.

I agree with Ader, I think putting Nair on your nads is probably a bad idea.

I guess using Nair is kinda a user beware type product. A few years back my sister used it before going on her honeymoon, she said she got a burn around her bikini lines that lasted her entire honeymoon. On the other hand, I’ve never had a problem with a burn, rash, any of those things. I don’t like wearing underwear so I think that toughens up the sensitive skin issue. It usually lasts a good 2 weeks for me.
As far as the chemicals affecting my balls, I’ve put them through hell to this point (One or two scary women in the morning type thing) should I worry about it? Not really…..

Lightheaded, dizzy, somewhat nauseated, sweaty, and having difficulty concentrating. If those are my symptoms after reading about hair removal, perhaps I should simply resign myself to being a hairy-assed gringo.

One of the reasons to pay for sex is so that you don't have to do crazy shit like this to get it!

Bwana_Dik: “One of the reasons to pay for sex is so that you don't have to do crazy shit like this to get it!”

If it doesn’t matter to you are you saying it doesn’t matter what her appearance is like. So does this mean that you would still pay for a woman even if she was a hairy Sasquatch with poor personal hygiene?
Personal experience tells me that if the working conditions are good the worker is happy doing their job, thus putting more pride into a job well-done…………

Her appearance makes all the difference in the world to me; I pay her to look good. She, on the other hand, doesn't pay me. The garotas always seem happy with the bargain we strike, and never once has one complained about the hair on my ass and balls. Given that, I'm not going to subject myself to torture so I can look more like a garota.

I don’t know; I’ve worked on both sides of the fence and I’ve heard females talk about “dates” and they mention how hygiene impacts their effort to please during the deed, that’s where my viewpoint’s coming from.

Although, I find that even when not paying for sex, women in general appreciate a good hygiene regiment. I guess it’s all how you view things, thru their eyes or yours alone. Personal thing I guess.

Back draft
If you were going to pity Bwanas 'dates', surely it could be for more than having to endure his wolly mammoth.
I could fill a page or two with additional reasons to empathize with these poor garotas, but I won't out of respect for the legend that is Bwana.
Deeg

Deeg,
What a pal!

I must admit that I don't know how burning or plucking the hair off of one's nads and ass has reached the level of standard hygiene. I mean, I wash my ass really well before I ask a garota to give me a beijo negra. All that hair is clean and nicely scented...so what's the problem?

Hey dude if "hairy" is what you’re into knock yourself out. I'm not going to argue with ya, they're your balls.

By the way, I said "good hygiene regiment" not "standard hygiene" there’s a difference, ones a personal attention to detail and the other suggests lack of cleanliness. I wasn’t suggesting that you didn’t wash you’re nuts. I may be new here but I’m far from new.


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I do it for me, not the woman. Nothing feels better than the sensation of smooth, bare, skin on skin. It's especially enjoyable when goin' deep. Any kind of licking or sucking is certainly more intense in the absence of a bunch of extra hair.

I do it for both me and the woman. I can tell you on this last trip I noticed a substantially longer time was spent licking my balls and shaft than on previous trips.

I chalk this up to the fact that I'm smooth down there.

And waxing the second time was nothing compared to the first. So to me, a 20 minute procedure every six weeks is well worth the results.

I tried the laser treatment that Epi mentioned. I did it on my face since I hate to shave. It worked but you have to go for updates all the time.

Epi, the hair will grow back. Thinner but it will grow back.

I must say that I've not had any hair grow back since my last treatment. I just gotta go in for a few stragglers - maybe the next time in Pattaya.

E

You are lucky. I completely wasted my money. I've gone through 6 excrutiating treatments and now I have to shave more. The growth is uneven and spotty so if I don't shave, I look terrible.

Before the removal process, I might look a little haggard if I didn't shave. Now I just look rediculous. I made a big mistake.

I also did my shoulders and back. That also grew back but not as thick or as spotty as my face.

I might try the shaving thing to see if I can do it. I just trim now and that seems to keep most happy.

I do agree, if you are clean shaven down there you will have more attention by girls down there. I've thought about the nair thing, sounds like it may be a problem as well.

UPDATE: I had a brazilian wax yesterday. OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!

My ass looks good though.

I get Brasilians at J Sisters International in New York City. Great place, the aesthetician's name is Carlos. You gotta get over the whole thing about a dude manipulating your privates, but I guess it's like going to the doctor or whatever.

Hurt like hell the first time or two, but gets better after that.

Their web site is www.jsisters.com.

LM

Dude, it is absolutly NOTHING like going to the doctor

Cato,

You don't mean to tell us that your doctor doesn't fondle your privates and give 'em a little tug before telling you to cough?

Why do you think so many men support coed medical schools?

You need a better doctor.

Dem Medicated Gnomes

I've been traveling to Orlando quite a bit for business, and found a place there where I can get a brasilian wax. The name is Exclusive Body Wax Co & Salon (http://www.exclusivebodywaxsalon.com).

I like this place very much. First, they use a stripless wax that hurt a lot less than the honey wax, and also left my skin in better shape (i.e. no bumps or redness afterwards). Also, the staff was very professional and courteous. Good place which I recommend.

I go hairless because I also find that the girls spend more time performing oral than when I have growth. It's worth the 15 - 20 minutes of pain.

LM

Was considering getting this procedure. Anyone tried it lately?
http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?ei=UTF-8&p=loirinha&b=0&oid=8ce0bfd8f8b924b4&rurl=www.archive.org&vdone=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.yahoo.com%2Fvideo%2Fsearch%3Fei%3DUTF-8%26p%3Dloirinha

No -- but love the fuckin video !!

I now have a new professional goal in life (for ladies only).

Irishrover
Love that video . thinking about a career change!

I was in Rio and wanted my back and neck waxed. I had done it before in the US, as I consider it proper grooming for a guy.

The place I went to was called "Pelo Zero" and located in Ipanema, right next to the Aipo/Aipim buffet style restaurant. It was located on Visconde de Piraja.

Anyway, this is a UniSex place and quite honesty the receptionist and attendants were attractive women. A back wax is called "Costas" and I was pleasantly surprised the cost was just 15R. The female attendant did the entire back, the neck, the upper part of the shoulders. This normally would have cost $50 in the US.
Though I have done this before, I have to say the wax they use is absolutely painless. I thought the girldid a better job than I ever had in the US. No bumbs, redness, or pimples afterwards.

As I paid the bill, the receptionist asked if I would be coming back for anything else. I was curious what she meant, and she said a lot of men come there for a real "brazilian-wax" -- crotch/ass wax. My perverted mind set in naturally, and I imagined this cute receptionist playing with my balls. Though, that fantasy lasted about 1 second when the thought of her ripping my pubic hair out had me grimacing quickly. In any case, the full treatment she said was 30R.

After reading all this I have discovered another method for hair removal: duct tape! Just apply to those areas in need, wait a minute or so and then pull it quickly off. The results are pretty much the same.

Does duct tape work on your blond (grey?) hairs? Curious minds want to know? - Hemp

Hemp,

We all know you have a thing for blonds but we didn't realize that you were also "curious" about CFK.

CFK,

Maybe you could introduce a new service down there where they dye all your hair blonde - including ass, pubic, armpit and back hair in addition to that rapidly-thinning gray hair you have on your head. You can call it "estilo da raça golden".

CFK-

You did NOT discover the duct tape method. Senior CH members all know the legend of Duct Tape Billy. Duct Tape, as he's known by his close friends, developed a groin rash while bodyboarding at Arpoador. He decided that wrapping his groin and balls in duct tape would be a great way to protect against further chaffing. He was wrong, but a great deal of hair was removed.

Pelo Zero is great...and R$15 for the entire back is a great deal. The weird thing is that if you want your top shoulders done as well, it will cost an additional R$10....very strange, considering how small the shoulder is in relationship to the back. In my wildest dreams, however, I just cannot imagine having my chest done as well...ouch!!!

Every 10th waxing is free by the way.