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What can I do to prevent pain from waxing?

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What can I do to prevent pain from waxing?

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Waxing can be a very painful experience, but there are a few things women can do to make it easier to take. Women's health specialist Yael Varnado, MD, explains how caffeine and your menstrual cycle can impact your next waxing session.

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