I have the best dermatologist in Atlanta. At least she is the best for me. A lovely French woman, about my age, she is the epitome of class and taste.
"Mrs. XXXXX, you look very young for your age," she complains every time I see her.
At that point, I whip out the most recent photos of my seventy five year old mother, a study in glowing pink and white, smooth skin with nary a wrinkle. She's an earthy Italian woman complete with quirks and affinities. Dr. De Peau shook her head with mock envy.
"What brings you here today? Surely it is not your face," she said wryly.
Slightly embarrassed, I looked at her and hesitated. She tilted her head and patiently waited, as if she knew I was broaching a delicate subject.
"I have umm, some ingrown hairs, down there, and they need your attention." I blurted. "Regular shaving to keep the stubble down has caused an unpleasant situation. "
As an athletic female with a hormonally improved sex life, smoothness is a daily turn on and therefore, a must. Yes, it gets very abrasive when the coarse hairs grow out, especially when I have to skip a day.
"Well, let's have a look."
She took me with all seriousness and didn't need to call the nurse in. After all, it was just us girls.
"We all go through this, dear." SHE called ME dear. I sighed. It's the price of being a woman."
"Yeah? I'm not the only one?"
Dr. De Peau smiled indulgently and patted me on the arm.