What is a merkin?

A merkin used at Burning Man. A merkin is a pubic wig. Merkins were originally worn by prostitutes after shaving their genitalia, and are now used as decorative items, erotic devices, or in films, by both men and women.

How do you apply Merkin to pubic hair?

Place the merkin, glue side down, onto your skin. Position it just above the pubic mound, where the majority of your pubic hair would be. If you need to make any adjustments, do so now. Smooth the merkin down onto your skin, and hold it in place until the spirit gum sets.

How do you put a merkin back on?

Smooth the merkin down onto your skin, and hold it in place until the spirit gum sets. Start smoothing the merkin from the center and move to the edges. Don’t worry if the merkin starts to slip; it’s simply because the spirit gum has not finished setting. Simply hold the merkin in place until it stays still.

What is a merkin wig?

A merkin is a wig made to cover the pubic area. It is typically used by women as a bedroom accessory or as a way to disguise their pubic area in films They can be worn for as little as a few hours to as long as 3 or 4 days. Whatever reason you choose to wear a merkin for, you must take care to apply it properly.