Honestly, the self-consciousness is something almost everyone feels before their first bikini laser appointment, so you're definitely not alone in that. Here's the thing though, professionals who do this work are completely used to it, they see it as just another body area to treat, nothing weird or unusual about it. The pain level in the bikini area is probably the most intense compared to other body parts, mainly because the skin there is sensitive and hair tends to be thicker in that region. But pain is pretty subjective, and most people describe it as uncomfortable rather than actually painful. The sessions are usually quick, maybe twenty to thirty minutes depending on the exact area you want treated, and most clinics use cooling systems to help minimize discomfort during the procedure. The results are absolutely worth any temporary discomfort though.