I just leave a 'landing strip' I don't find it painful, the first time is the worst and then it can be quite relaxing if you can lie back and go with it.

I'm different to Rosehip Fairy, I make sure to avoid my period time coz it HURTS then! I agree with the plucking thing .. see when you find ur less sensitive and book ur appointment for that bit of your cycle.

I've never used it for waxing, but when I had some laser hair removal on my bikini line & underarms they gave me an ice pack to use to 'numb' things up which worked really well. Not sure if that would work for waxing? Maybe Joeve could tell us? I used to take a gel pack out of the freezer and 'sit' on it on the way to the therapist