Another vote for the epilator. I used to wax, I used the Nair microwaveable, but then they changed the papers and it didn't work so well anymore, plus I was tired of the mess. If you've waxed before, then the epilator is no big deal in terms of pain. If you're worried about pain, a couple of stiff drinks before the deed eases it considerably Shaving is too time consuming, also messy with the gel getting all over the tub, and I get in-growns no matter how much I exfoliate. BTW, I couldn't find an epilator locally, I ordered it online from Target.