Lately we seem to have an obsession with our “Betty”, “Southern Girl”, “Little Sister” or whatever special name we give the ”vajayjay” (for the sake of this article we will use Betty). She gets “fried, dyed and laid to the side”. In the good ole days some of us went for the Nair down there, while others just went straight for the razor, prayed for steady hands and hoped for the best. We advanced to bikini waxing, then the radical bikini and finally we said to hell with hair…we go for the Brazilian! Some of us keep “landing strips,” while others maintain a full bush. Somehow, we get bored with it all.
So if we have not fried “Betty” with a laser we now “Be-Dazzle” her with jewels and/or, stencil designs, color her according to the holiday, season or upcoming special event. We will accessorize her with just about anything!
I am definitely an advocate for keeping a well-groomed “Betty,” but Americans seem to have much more free time and money than our ancestors when it comes to the “Betty.” Instead of just scheduling play dates for our kids or ourselves, we now have to schedule time for “Betty,” too.
Today you might find in a woman’s Blackberry or iPhone her appointment for her: Labiaplasty (labia reduction & beautification), Vaginoplasty (rejuvenation of the tightening of the vagina) or Clitoral Underhooding (“hoodectomey”-offering women a heightened sense of sensation & arousal). Certainly the women who require these surgeries for medical reasons are grateful for these advancements. However, I have a sneaking suspicion a substantial number of us are requesting these procedures for cosmetic reasons than medical.
Since many of us will not go the super adventurous route, the following are some simple ways to keep your “Betty” happy:
1.) Treat her like a lady not a sailor. Instead of using harsh soap, try using a body wash that is pH balanced to the skin.
2.) Ask your skin therapist (esthetician) to use high frequency in the bikini area after waxing. It will cut down on the bumps many get post waxing.
3.) If you wax…wax consistently. It cuts down on the trauma to the skin & helps get your hair on a cycle.
4.) Make sure your skin therapist (esthetician) is using a wax that is right for your hair type and skin sensitivity.
5.) Avoid using artificial colors and fragrances in your bath products. They are known skin irritants.
Marilyn Quist is the Owner & Lead Skin Therapist of The Cleanse Spa in Atlanta, GA. Get great skin care tips by contacting her at marilyn@thecleansespa.com. Be sure to visit the website www.thecleansespa.com . Follow on Facebook & Twitter @The Cleanse Spa
