hi beetlebum, i've just come back from my hols and like you i decided to have my first bikini wax before i went, i usually shave but you end up with a rash in the end, so off i went for a wax, it's the best thing i've ever had, it's pretty much painless, take 2 paracetamol before you go and you will be fine, get a brazilian done, you just pull your knickers to one side, make sure you pull the skin tight as this helps it being less painfull, honestly i will never shave again it has lasted for 3 week and only a bit of hair coming back, you won't regret it!! go for it!!!!