Can You Have Sex After Laser Hair Removal?

One of the biggest benefits of laser hair removal is that it can boost your confidence during intimate moments. But when can you have sex after laser hair removal?

Getting intimate too soon after your appointment increases your risk of skin irritation. The treatment area and type of activity can make a difference, but generally, you’ll want to avoid sexual activity for 1-3 days post-treatment. In this guide, we explain why that is, exactly how long you need to wait, and even cover the benefits of laser hair removal for boosting your sexual confidence. 

Benefits of Laser Hair Removal for Intimacy 

If having smooth skin helps you feel more confident during sexual activities, nothing beats laser hair removal, especially if other hair removal methods leave your skin irritated or prone to chafing. 

Laser hair removal is a treatment that uses a powerful beam of light to target melanin in the hair follicle, damaging its ability to produce new hair. With a series of treatments, you can achieve long-lasting, stubble-free smoothness. 

The benefits of laser hair removal for those intimate moments include: 

Increased comfort: Laser hair removal helps reduce ingrown hairs and prevent shaving irritation, which can get in the way of comfort during sex. It also helps prevent friction or tugging from body hair during intimacy.  

Increased confidence: While research is mixed on whether having pubic hair in general affects sexual satisfaction, when it comes to laser hair removal, studies suggest that treatment makes a notable, positive difference. 

What Laser Hair Removal Doesn’t Do for Intimacy

Unfortunately, there are many myths around hygiene and body hair. In reality, there is nothing wrong or unhygienic about having hair anywhere on your body, including the pubic area. If you feel good about your body hair and are confident in your skin regardless, you don’t need to undergo any type of hair removal to enjoy a satisfying sex life. 

How Long to Wait for Sex After Laser Hair Removal

After laser hair removal, wait at least 24 to 72 hours before having sex. 

The friction, heat, and sweat created by intimate activities can worsen or prolong any skin sensitivity from laser hair removal. For these same reasons, you also need to avoid intense physical exercise, jacuzzis, saunas, hot showers, and even wearing tight clothes after laser hair removal. 

To figure out exactly how long you should wait, pay attention to your body. Your skin will typically get a little red or feel a little warm after a laser hair removal session. These side effects can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days. 

If your side effects subside soon after your treatment, you can wait just a day. If they take a little longer, wait the full 72 hours. If your side effects last even longer than that, get in touch with your laser hair removal provider for advice. 

What About Sex After Brazilian Laser Hair Removal? 

Brazilian laser hair removal targets unwanted hair around the genitals and mons pubis. It’s a unisex treatment, although Brazilians for men are sometimes referred to as “Manzilians.”  

You’ll definitely want to wait at least a day before participating in most sexual activities after Brazilian laser hair removal. 

Other Considerations 

There’s always nuance, especially when it comes to physical intimacy, so here are some other factors you should consider. 

Intensity & Type of Activity

There are no rules or clear-cut definitions as to what constitutes “sex”, which means that not all sexual activity will lead to friction or increase your body temperature. Use your best judgment, or ask your provider if you’re unsure. 

Treated Area 

Most laser hair removal pre and post-care guidelines only apply to the treated area. Most clients are curious about sexual activity after Brazilian laser hair removal, but with other body parts, you may not need to wait much or at all. 

Your Response to Treatment

For some people, laser hair removal side effects dissipate within minutes of treatment, while for others it can take several days. Evaluate how your skin is recovering post-treatment, and take that into account when deciding how long to wait. 

Get Confident With Laser Hair Removal

If you think laser hair removal will help you boost your confidence in or out of the bedroom, we’d love to help you get there. It’s all about making sure you feel powerful in every facet of your life. Never having to worry about ingrown hair or shaving irritation can certainly help with that. 

At SEV, no matter your reason for getting treated, we don’t judge — we just provide a comfortable, uplifting laser hair removal experience. You can try your first session at no charge and without commitment. It’s a little gift from us. If you’re curious to get started, go ahead and book an appointment at your nearest SEV location.