Pre-waxing 

So, before you have a waxing service done, you'll need to make sure you're: 

  • Freshly showered - cleanliness is generally appreciated any time you're going to get naked (To avoid your skin being too sensitive bath or shower in like warm water if the service is to be carried out soon after cleansing) 

  • Dry - but skip the lotion. You won't be doing yourself any favours by having slippery scrotum skin. 

  • Hairy - while this sounds contrary to the task at hand, you'll need at least 1/4-inch of hair to ensure the wax has enough space to firmly grab a hold of before the hair is yanked from its roots. Yes, this means you have to grow a bush before you can experience the wonders of ultra-smooth skin down below. 

  • Comfortable - loose-fitting clothes are a must if you're getting a Brazilian wax on your balls. You'll need to wear loose clothing that won't create (or exacerbate) irritation, itching, and burning. You're going to need all the extra relief life will give you after you've subjected your balls to the type of punishment hot wax inflicts.  

  • Relaxed - this is easier said than done, especially after you figure out what will happen next during your visit with your wax professional.

Aftercare instructions

  • No hot baths or showers for 24 hours (if an absolute must then cool to lukewarm water only) 

  • Avoid exfoliating for at least 48 hours 

  • No saunas, hot tubs, massage or steam treatments for 24 to 48 hours 

  • Wait 24 hours before applying any tanning agents to the skin 

  • No sunbeds for 24 to 48 hours 

  • Avoid exposure to the sun for 24 to 48 hours 

  • Wear loose-fitting clothes immediately after to prevent friction and irritation 

  • Avoid working out at the gym or other sports for at least 24 hours 

  • Avoid scratching or touching the treated area with unwashed hands 

  • Avoid swimming, saunas, and steam rooms for a minimum of 36 to 48 hours 

  • Avoid using fragranced or perfumed products on waxed areas 

  • Avoid sexual activity when having intimate areas waxed for at least 48 hours to avoid the possibility of infections

After wax sensitivities

  • Bumps on your skin after waxing are completely normal and are due to the hair being forced out of the skin, causing stress to the surrounding areas. This is very common and most people who wax will experience mild bumps with some sensitivity on their skin afterward but typically will heal in a day or two. 

  • Bumps after waxing may also be ingrown hairs which may appear about a week after waxing. Ingrown hairs occur when the hair grows and reinserts itself into the hair follicle. In some cases, you may see the trapped hair curled underneath the skin. 

  • Ingrown hairs can be extremely painful and without treatment can become infected. Although in most cases they look like red, raised pimples and can be removed easily on your own at home.