after years of waxing, i bought this epilator... and it works great. the rechargeable battery that lasts a long time. it does a great job getting everything. does it hurt? well, yes, you're pulling out all of your hairs. but it gets better over time as your hairs grow back thinner and less rooted. i recommend using a topical numbing spray to take away the sting such as Gigi Numbing Spray GiGi Anesthetic Numbing Spray. it doesn't numb your legs entirely but makes the experience quick and a lot more tolerable.