I just got my first bare wax job.

I love it, but for the first few days afterward, having sex made me feel raw. Is there anything I can do, or should I forego sex for a few days next time? — W.H., Tennessee

Pubic hair is designed to protect your sensitive areas from dirt and chafing. It acts as a cushion and keeps bacteria out, similar to the way nose hair keeps germs out of your nose. When you remove that cushion, you’re going to feel raw.

You had hot wax poured on your delicate lady skin and then the hair was ripped out from the root. That’s traumatic! But waxing gets easier when you do it regularly. Not only will your skin get used to it, but it’ll also get more used to being exposed to the elements.

Taking ibuprofen 30 minutes before your appointment can help ease inflammation.

Waxing can lead to ingrown hairs, and they are not sexy. I recommend a product called PFB Vanish. It is not oral sex-friendly, so you’ll need to wash your pussy before someone eats you out, but it does the best job of treating ingrown hairs and erasing those little red bumps that appear after waxing or shaving. 

I quit waxing when I realized that no one cares if my pussy is hair-free.

I rock a full bush and still get head.

I was further encouraged to take my vagina back to the ‘70s when I read a report by the Centers for Disease Control stating that areas that are shaved before surgery are significantly more likely to get infected than areas that are not shaved.

Any depilation creates microscopic tears in your skin, making your more susceptible to infection.

This column doesn’t constitute medical or professional advice. Always consult a qualified health care professional for your medical, psychological, or relationship problems.