Wax On

Dear Doc, Here's one for you about personal care. What's do you do when you need a bikini wax but it's your special lady time. Are waxers used to ignoring the tampon string? Am I gross for even asking or thinking such a thing. Thanks in advance. Sincerely, Frustrated and Fuzzy, Puzzled and Prickly

Dear F&F,P&P,
Surfing the crimson wave, as Cher Horowitz so euphemistically put it, is never much fun; adding the excruciating pain of having your pubic hairs yanked out by an angry Hungarian who recently traded in her neuroscience PhD for a waxing degree from Yonkers Community Cosmetology College rarely improves the situation. That said, when it's time, it's time. Assuming you simply can't wait a few days, go ahead. But keep the following tips in mind:
1. Waxing hurts more during your period, so take a bunch of Aleve or something.
2. Do wear a tampon, but make sure the string is visible (e.g. not the same color as your pubes) and inform your waxer. The mind reels at the horrific thought of said string getting somehow stuck to the wax and being whisked out out you during the pulling-away portion of the procedure. In addition to being awfully unpleasant for you, think about the added insult to your waxer, who, thinking she's certainly seen it all, is shocked to discover that she hasn't. Apologies for the graphic nature of this post, but sometimes a tough look at the truth is the best medicine.