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Bikini wax during pregnancy

19 replies

purplesquares · 29/10/2017 07:56

Bit of a dilemma. I’ve always been a wuss when it comes to bikini waxing and generally only go to get it done before holidays - which is also the only time I normally go swimming.

However I’ve read that swimming is great gentle exercise for pregnancy and so want to start going once or twice a week.

The issue is that I’m currently pretty “overgrown” (which is obvious in a swimsuit...) but have heard that bikini waxes are even more painful when pregnant. Is that true?? Is it really awful? I guess any pain will be much less than the pain of childbirth but am currently only 21 weeks so trying not to think about that too much at the moment haha!

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Butternutsqoosh · 29/10/2017 07:58

Mine really was that awful! I was about 22 weeks with twins - holy hell, nearly made her stop halfway through but didn’t want to be wonky....be warned!!

snowgirl1 · 29/10/2017 08:02

I used to get regular bikini waxes and continued through pregnancy. I didn't notice any difference in the pain level.

Topsyloulou · 29/10/2017 08:02

I had one yesterday at 38 weeks. It was only more painful over my existing c section scar which is quite tender at the moment because of the position of the baby. Other than that it was no more painful than pre pregnancy. I always have a Lycon wax which is much less painful than a normal wax anyway.

MagicMoneyTree · 29/10/2017 08:02

I had mine done every 4 weeks while pregnant. Didn’t notice any difference. Haven’t been back since I had my baby. Can’t be arsed now!

Tilapia · 29/10/2017 08:06

I’d just go swimming and not worry about the overgrowth! It’s up to you though!

ememem84 · 29/10/2017 08:06

Buy veet.

I had my last wax at about 20 weeks. Ouch.

Also got my eyebrows threaded at 36 weeks. That hurt like a motherfucker. I knew it would and asked the lady to be quick and not to laugh if I cried. She was. She didn’t. I did.

AuntieStella · 29/10/2017 08:09

Yes, they can be more painful.

Could you buy a boyleg swimsuit?

Foggymist · 29/10/2017 08:11

Buy a swimsuit with shorts effect, that's what I did

RavingRoo · 29/10/2017 08:13

Wear a swim skirt under your bump. Not pregnant but I can’t wax down there - the swim skirt over my costume hides any overgrowth and makes me look nice.

eeanne · 29/10/2017 08:18

I’ve been getting them throughout and there’s less pain now because the hair has become lighter. So hard to say as a one off but if you’re very hairy it will hurt more - amount of hair is amount of pain basically!

washingmachinefastwash · 29/10/2017 08:23

Yes it’s true that they’re more painful due to the increase in flood flow to the area.

Is it just the sidelines you want done? It would be over very quickly if it was just that section if you think you could tolerate it.

purplesquares · 29/10/2017 08:48

Thanks for the replies.

Struggle to buy swimsuits as it is (massive boobs - grown even bigger in pregnancy 😳) so new one with legs/skirt not an option and I don’t get on very well with Veet (leaves me with red bumpy skin).

It is just the sides I want doing (purely to avoid swimming pool embarrassment rather than trying to look nice for hubby 😂) so maybe I should just grit my teeth and do it on the basis that it’ll only be a few minutes and then over with!? I’ve had a wax a couple of days before period due before so hoping it’s only about as bad as that...

Wish me luck!

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TerrifyingFeistyCupcake · 29/10/2017 08:53

Or just buy a beard trimmer or get into the sides with a razor? Get your DH to do it if you're struggling to see/reach. It is more painful for a lot of people in pregnancy so if you already hated it, why go there?

MagicMoneyTree · 29/10/2017 08:53

Can’t you just shave/trim to tidy things up a bit?

RavingRoo · 29/10/2017 09:48

You can get swim skirts that button around your existing swimsuit. That’s what I meant.

ScotsLamb · 29/10/2017 12:22

I got mine down when very very overgrown 4 weeks ago (28weeks then). It wasn't any more painful than usual. I went back this week at 32 weeks and there had been a lot less growth than usual and hardly felt it!

BigBaboonBum · 29/10/2017 13:27

I've always been too shy to get a bikini wax . I wouldn't mind the pain but I wouldn't be sure what to do when I got there shaving is really difficult when pregnant, especially later on - I end up looking like I've taken an axe to myself!

JoJoSM2 · 29/10/2017 13:35

I’ve never been able to bear it and have always shaved instead.

MeredithMorgan · 29/10/2017 16:21

It's agony, absolute agony - but worth it. I had the full works before my births and it is really convenient afterwards as there is a lot of blood for a few weeks after you give birth! Also if you need an episiotomy it will mean they don't have to shave you. As well as meaning you can relax before swimming etc. Getting the sides alone done is painful but doesn't hurt anywhere near as much. Try and look for a salon that offers 'lycon' waxes instead of strips, as they hurt less.

I did it for vanity though! And treated myself to a gel pedicure at the same time to balance out the horribleness.

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