There is a double standard between men and women, particularly when it comes to grooming standards. They have invented everything under the sun to get rid of “unwanted facial or body hair” on women including shaving, waxing, electrolysis, “Smooth Away,” creams, ointments, lasering just to name a few.
If women have a few extra stray hairs in a visible area, men run for the hills. What about men? Men can go for days or even weeks without shaving their face and no one blinks an eye. If he doesn’t trim his armpit hair for months and it creeps its way out so everyone can see he’s truly a man, no one comments.
This is announcement that women everywhere will not tolerate unkempt body hair on men any longer. After some in-depth research I have found something positive: men are curious as to how women prefer a man’s body hair. Given their concern I have taken it upon myself to inquire how women would like to see his body hair.
Starting at the top, a man’s face is the first thing she will see. Now, if you have a body like Mark Wahlberg or LL Cool J, the face may come second, but it still counts. A small percentage of women may prefer a beard, but the consensus is clean shaven or the 5-o-clock shadow at most. If you plan on waiting a day or two to shave make sure it is cut even and clean. This small move could make you look like you drank way too much last night—or you’re ready to have a good night tonight.
Next up is chest hair. Full disclosure: I am not a fan of burly, hairy-chested men. Older women seem to prefer more chest hair than the 20-somethings. If you are graced with an abundance of chest hair keep it trimmed. Shaving, or as some refer to as Bic-ing, your chest is a no-no. The stubble is a sign to her that you are trying too hard and may have some self-confidence issues. For the perfect chest hair please refer to Hugh Jackman in Australia or Wolverine.
Moving down the body to the stomach, happy trail and pubic area. I have grouped them together for a reason: if she can see your stomach hair, she has a pretty good idea of what is going on below the belt. I recommend keeping your stomach and happy trail very trimmed, don’t try to cover up the beer belly with another layer of hair. Women are in agreement that back and ass hair have no place on a man no matter how good looking.
Now for the finale: pubic hair. Think about her position during oral sex, her face is about four to six inches away from your body; do you think she wants to inhale a mouthful of hair? Let me tell you that answer is NO; keep the bush trimmed. A completely shaven pubic area makes a man, who doesn’t have a six pack, look like a little boy. I believe there are attachments to beard trimmers that cut close enough to keep it well-kept, but not shaved to the skin.
I know life can get in the way and the last thing on your mind is your overgrown body hair. If you have more body hair than most men you may need to spend some extra time in the shower. Keeping a regular routine of body hair grooming will help to avoid any awkward mid-sex realizations that you haven’t touched it in over a month. A rule of thumb for your body hair: if you can run your fingers or a comb through it, it is too long. Men: if you expect her to take care of her situation, I suggest you do the same.
Do you agree to these grooming standards for men? What is your preference on his body hair?
You mean men trim their armpits?? I never knew this.
back hair is particularily disgusting in my opinion as well as ear and nose hair yuck!
A co-worker asked me this very question on the way to back from lunch one day. There was no escape so I had to answer. I explained it like this… “ever buy a house? When you were looking at houses did you want to see the house that had a neatly manicured yard with nice hedges and such OR the one that was overgrown with weeds?” Women feel the same way. He had no further questions.
Finally! I 115% agree w/ the “trimmed” below regions on a man. I cannot stand shaved male parts, it reminds me of a little boy! Huge huge huge turn off.
Now, I am weak in the knees for the stubble on the face.
As a webmaster (and a hairy guy) who sees 1,000′s of personal descriptions and preferences, I am always amused with the stereotypical description “dirty, hairy, smelly men”. “Hello, I’m Hairy – and these pungent gents are my friends Dirty and Smelly.” lol
I agree with most of the posted advice and comments but would like to point out that it really comes down to personal preferences. I am not offended if a woman is turned off by my chest hair, because I know there are other women who do enjoy it. Emm and Allie don’t like shaved male parts, but other women go (ahem1) NUTS for them.
A guy could go crazy trying to figure out which is the “right” way to have it. I say, be yourself – some will like it and others will not. That will not change whether you shave yourself completely smooth, trim nicely or let it grow like Sasquatch.
Cheers,
Danno
No mention of the arm shaving phenomenon? I see it all the time. Used to do it in fact, but got complaints about stubble and it was hard to keep up with.