I haver bought an epilator. It comes with an ice pack to numb the skin. I found it slightly uncomfortable the first time I used it but then it was totally pain free after that. It lasts for about 4 weeks
Ach, those Silkymit things hurt so bad! I found that - though obviously it's painless while you're doing it - the pain of showering all the horrid white skindust off afterwards was excrutiating. I am quite a sensitive little flower though i suppose...