pain after waxing?

[Reba67]

I had a bit of a waxing disaster last night while doing the bikini line. I'm really pretty sore from it. Any suggestions for what I can use to sooth the area that won't irritate the vagina? I don't think I would need to do anything on the labia since I hadn't waxed any of that.

If it matters, I was only going to do the triangle on top, but only got as far as one strip on each side before I accidentally adhered my thighs to my pubes. So, my upper thighs and edges of my pubes is what hurts.

 

[fire_breeze]

I had a bit of a waxing disaster last night while doing the bikini line. I'm really pretty sore from it. Any suggestions for what I can use to sooth the area that won't irritate the vagina? I don't think I would need to do anything on the labia since I hadn't waxed any of that.

If it matters, I was only going to do the triangle on top, but only got as far as one strip on each side before I accidentally adhered my thighs to my pubes. So, my upper thighs and edges of my pubes is what hurts.

Oh hun! You have my sympathies, I know how much that can hurt.

I find that a good, non-scented aloe vera cream helps to soothe the skin and takes the sting away. Some of my friends swear by skin-soothing lotion designed for light burns (Aveeno, or something similar). Another acquaintance of mine says that she lets cool water run on her skin and apply non-scented moisturisers. For what it's worth, the pain should go away within 48 hours.

I don't know if this is your first foray waxing alone or not, but often, keeping the skin pulled taut or having it done professionally the first two times helps. And sometimes, it just happens you have had a bad waxing day.

Good luck

 

[Reba67]

No, it wasn't my first time doing the bikini on my own. I got distracted and let go of of the skin and suddenly realized I had way more hair than I wanted all stuck together combined with the thigh stuck to that. I got a lot of it it off with baby oil before I even tried to remove it, but I did end up having to rip most of a strip off each side.

 

[Valleyl81]

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[Ladythunder]

Err scratch that bit of advice. Stop itch is great after shaving for razor rash and regrowth itch for those of us with sensitive nether regions but it would likely not be a good idea for the particular affliction you are currently suffering from (stinging etc sensations, I believe the idea is to lessen pain not increase it?)

I will leave the product info up, but consider using with caution.

The product 'stop itch' works very well also, it can be found beside the magic shave stuff in the ethnic hair care section at walmart

I believe the stop itch is intended for the guys that shave their heads and/or have heavy 5 o'clock shadow but it works wonders down under! A staple in my bathroom cabinet lol.

 

[romantic_always]

Bikini Zone is the best, or maybe try something that's used for rashes. It sounds gross, but I believe Preperation-H does wonders because it's a cooling cream, so it should feel pretty good!

 

[Weird Harold]

You can also try Bikini Zone or something similar. The active ingredient in that is lidocaine, a topical anesthetic, so while it will probably sting going on, it should numb the pain a bit after that. And it's designed to be used in that area, so it shouldn't irritate (don't use it if you may be allergic, of course... I'm not related to the medical field at all, but if you're allergic to any -caine anesthetic, you probably shouldn't use it).

Solarcaine, Orajel, and Neosporin(tm) 'Pain Relief Formula' are all good remedies for minor irritations and painful rashes. I prefer the Solarcaine aloe gel, but the spray is often better for injuries painful to touch.

Orajel is marketed as a teething pain remedy, but because it's inteneded for use inside the mouth, it is water/sweat proof and a good choice for areas that collect moisture or sweat heavily -- like the bikini line.

Preperation-H is a topical cortisone product, but it would be of limited effectiveness for 'trauma induced' pain; it might help, but probably not as much as Solarcaine or other topical anesthetic.

 

[Valleyl81]

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[Weird Harold]

Solarcaine would probably work well; it's similar to Bikini Zone in its active ingredient, and probably cheaper. It's usually used for sunburn relief, and I don't know how it would react with a sensitive area. Personally, I've tried Orajel for things like razor burn, and it makes me break out (but I do have really sensitive skin). Plus, it comes in a really small bottle, so if you think you'll use a lot, it may be better to go for something else.

I haven't seen Orajel in a bottle for years. I have a couple of 0.25 oz tubes of the gel/ointment that I use for things like blisters and scrapes -- the active ingredient is 10% benzocaine so a very little bit goes a long way towards numbing minor injuries. The tube I keep in the medicine cabinet I purchased at Disneyland ten years ago and it's still half full despite being used to sooth a significant sunburn on my arms the day I bought it and being used for minor injuries ever since. (Tip for tourists: many theme parks don't sell sunburn remedies, but almost all of them stock "baby supplies" under the counters; which includes Orajel or some other "teething pain" product)

The only problem I have with Orajel as far as breakouts is that the ointment is greasy so it clogs pores if it's left too long before washing.

Many Pharmacies also sell spray-on topical anesthetics that aren't marketed as remedies for specific ailments; You may need to ask the pharmacist for them, but they shouldn't require a prescription.

 

[SweetErika]

I've used anesthetic sprays (lanacane, etc.) before and after waxing. I recently asked my doc to write a script for generic EMLA cream (a benzocaine/prilocaine combo, IIRC) so I have it for waxing very sensitive areas and minor injuries. It works very well, and with the way the prescription was written, it's actually cheaper than OTC anesthetics for me.

If there's any inflammation, cortisone cream is probably a good idea, too. I buy cortisone w/ aloe at Costco because it's inexpensive and very handy for itching, rashes and inflammation.

I'd also do ice/cold compresses periodically for this kind of thing. A bag of frozen peas, corn or beans wrapped in a dish towel would work well for that area. Maybe try 15-20 mins of cold every hour or two when you're home, then do the anesthetic and cortisone in between and when you're out.

 

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