Ass waxing 101

We recently heard from a reader who “loves [having her] ass licked” but worries that the area around her anus isn’t as hair-free as the sphynxes she sees in pornos. (And really, whose is? Other than Brüno’s?)

Shaving and lasering are always options, but we’re more partial to Brazilian waxing. If you’re already waxing your bikini line, ask that the technician “go all the way back” the next time. And remember: You’re paying to have hot wax ripped off your skin; you should point, describe, recite the “Fuzzy Wuzzy” poem or do whatever it takes to get that arse to your preferred level of silkiness.

Fortunately, getting your bum ready for the spotlight shouldn’t be prohibitively expensive (ballpark $20–$60, more if you need the cheeks waxed, too). For women, we like the Randee Elaine Spa & NY Laser Center (180 Seventh Ave South between Perry and W 11th Sts; 212-229-0399, randeeelainesalon.com; daily 10am–10pm) for its nonjudgmental waxers and walk-ins-welcome policy. For dudes, we dig both locations of the Why Not Men Spa (235 W 19th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves, 212-337-9880; 174 W 4th St at Jones St, 212-337-8551, whynotmenspa.com). The service is affordable ($35–$58, depending on your hirsuteness) and the experience is thoroughly shame-free.

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