So you're about to get raunchy. Doing your sexy dance and strippin' off your sexy pants, and then it hits you: My junk isn't pretty enough. I must make my junk pretty.
Personally, we've never dealt with this dilemma, but obviously someone else did. And the result? Vajazzling.
"What is vajazzling?," you might ask. Well, according to Vajazzling.com, the official vajazzling website, vajazzling is "the act of applying glitter and jewels to a woman's nether regions for aesthetic purposes." Basically, it's the newest way to glam up your naughty zone and the newest business opportunity for Swarovski crystals. Yes … Swarovski.
Vajazzling isn't like crystallizing your pink bits. The rhinestones are glued to the pubic area directly after it is waxed or shaved. Interested? Well if you are, here are some things you should know.
First of all, this isn't a joke. People really are doing this and perpetuating this glittering trend. It's been discussed in the Huffington Post, Time Magazine and other really legit blogs and news sources! It is typically done in a salon that also does waxing so that they can do the prep work, plus they're already trained to deal with your private area. Just get Googling and you can find spas in your area that will bejewel your bits — or you can buy a DIY home kit!
Second, how much does this whole thing cost? The DIY home kits are much cheaper, but then you will have to depend on your own crafting skills to stick the suckers on. At a spa, vajazzling can cost anywhere from the average cost of a waxing to over $100. The quality of crystals, the size of the pattern and the spa you are getting it done at will all factor into the price.
Third, once it's done you have to know how to take care of them. To ensure longevity, make sure they were applied properly on dry, clean skin with skin−safe adhesive. Also, tight clothes will rub the crystals off, so loose pants are recommended to make sure the adhesives last the full few days.
And let's remember, who are you vajazzling for? If it's for yourself, it's time to get buck wild in front of the mirror and admire you shimmering shenanigans. If it's for your partner, it's time to get buck wild with them and allow them to admire your glowing goodies. And don't worry, although sexual activities can result in jewels stuck to both partners and generally everywhere, no vajazzling injuries of the partner have been reported … so far. The biggest potential danger would probably just be an allergic reaction to the glue.
We asked around campus and have decided to include some of the best student responses to vajazzling:
"You put what? Where!? No way … yeah I'd like to see that."
"Oh my God! I didn't know people knew about it here! I'm from New York City and it's getting really big there! My mom and I got it done together this summer for bonding!"
"No way! I'm not letting anyone do arts and crafts on my tunnel of love!"
"I mean, if your junk is that ugly it might be a good distraction. Personally, I think if my girlfriend dropped her panties and I was blinded by sparkles? I'd be a little confused to say the least."
"That should be a booth at WinterFest!"
So, enjoy. If you want to try it, go for it. We're definitely fans of the glitter−free bikini zone, but no judgment from us if you want to give it a shot. After all, we write a sex column. We have no right to judge.
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Alison Williams is a sophomore majoring in English, and Sarah Gottlieb is a sophomore majoring in psychology. Williams can be reached at Alison.Williams@tufts.edu, and Gottlieb can be reached at Sarah.Gottlieb@tufts.edu.
