I started waxing fairly young, getting my first ever bikini wax at 14 and getting regular Brazilians at the age of 17. Shaving just seemed like such a hassle and so uncomfortable and I always heard about the benefits of waxing opposed to it, so I figured, why not? But every single awful thing you ever heard about waxing is true. Yes, it is painful as all hell, and YES, those ladies really do get up in there with absolutely no inhibition. No matter how often I've gotten waxed, there's just no getting used to the sensation of a stranger grabbing and prodding your genitals with their cold hands. Here's a list of everything that runs through my mind as I lay down on the table before my lady comes in.

How much is a quarter of an inch anyway?

https://giphy.com/gifs/tape-jerry-measuring-6ZnDM7tOjKTRe

They tell you to trim down to a quarter of an inch before your wax, but who knows what a quarter of an inch really is? Is anyone out there actually measuring this?

Can I put this wax off somehow?

https://giphy.com/gifs/the-hills-lauren-conrad-lc-l41YoRDjZxCSpGrcI

Even though I already paid the subway fare to get here and I'm half-naked on this table that strangely looks like an operating table, seeing the hot wax container is giving me second thoughts...

I wish she did my eyebrows first...

https://giphy.com/gifs/much-pain-eyebrows-l4FGFqP811jnT8cGk

I'm just saying, if she did my eyebrows first I would've been more prepared for the pain. On the other hand, if I'm in shock, maybe the wax will hurt less...

Why do they make it so hot in this room?

https://giphy.com/gifs/obama-michelle-obama-3otPomnNms4FIpUwRq

I don't know about y'all, but my wax lady always cranks the heat up to 90 degrees right before my wax, making the whole experience just that more uncomfortable.

Can my wax lady tell that I'm sweating?

https://giphy.com/gifs/hot-summer-heat-d3MMzsekSkrQWwms

I'm gonna have to take a second shower after this. (Also, yes, they can totally tell.)

I can't believe I still have flesh left after that last one

https://giphy.com/gifs/nbc-the-voice-ouch-H0bMqAdVLj7BfEcVsc

Excuse me, I need a breather just to get my heart rate down.

How much do you tip someone for this anyway?

https://giphy.com/gifs/gf-asks-shopping-j3x5hjUoXIesM

Anything less than $10 seems rude, considering that they were right up in your coochie.

I can't wait to treat myself to some cute panties after this

https://giphy.com/gifs/happy-new-year-years-eve-fashion-8ITO0zswf1vl6

7 for $27 at Victoria's Secret still on? I deserve cute lingerie after this.