I did not know about this thread before tonight.

As for me, I can't shave it all. Too irritating when it grows back, not to mention the ingrown and bumps it was creating. Which I'd scratch until it was bleeding! I could not sit or walk normally because of itching. I used to use Nair everywhere (thanks to Vaseline to protect what needed protection, etc. Nair was awesome. Left everything smooth. But it is riskier. So one day I took the plunge and went for intense pulsed light treatments. I started with my underarms to see if it would work since I am blondier than black (and IPL is not that great on blonde hair). It worked for that, so I went for 1/2 legs. Worked. Why not try bikini now. Well bikini was not enough and I asked to have it done all the way to the big lips. It's been 5 treatments (I always stop from May-Sept not to be exposed to sun (and pool chlorine, etc.) and half of hair is gone. Starting a next round in 2 weeks. In that so sensitive part of the body, I can tell you I do not like the zapping at all. Even if I she cools the area before each zap. Every zap I jerk (from short quick pain). I sweat and I'm glad the 10 minute is over for another 6-8 weeks. I hope to be done in another 4-6 sessions. For my underarms and legs I only need a quick wax every 4-6 weeks and nothing really shows much. It is sooo light I only notice. My husband sees nothing. Best investment I did on me (beside breast reduction but that is another topic. haha)