OK, GD, I know what you look like--and your wife is an IDIOT!!

My H's chest hair was just in the middle, then a ring-around-the-nipple. Kept getting caught in my teeth (too much info? sorry...)

I agree on the waxing when buff--otherwise you will look like a pre-pubescent. That's why I leave a bit, trimmed and for decor, down there, after waxing. And if you thought the chest and back hurt...

Don't do the tanning bed, especially if you are still pink and sore. The spray-on tan should work very well, and it is much quicker. You have to go back about every week, but you would do that with the tanning bed, all while increasing risks of skin cancer and real burns. Nothing is ickier than peeling--looks like leprosy.

Let me know if you want a review on Walden online for the classes. And way to go on the waxing!!