Poll: Do you shave?

[The Almighty Aardvark]

Nope, stubble is ungodly uncomfortable. I'll do it every now and then before my girlfriend visits (although I've started trimming instead), but if nobody's going to be around that area it's not worth the effort/uncomfortability.

I like to give mine a flat-top, like Guile's haircut. Looks like a Minecraft block.

I swear, you're a robot masquerading as a human, programmed to put weird mental images into my head.

You just failed the Turing test.

Failed.

 

[JohnnyDelRay]

Used to shave, now just trim. Coz it's too much work - you can't just shave partially, it's got to be clean or else it bugs me. But now it's just trim down enough to avoid the stubble phase, but close enough to get that "clean" look and comfort.

 

[FPLOON]

But seriously, that shit has a more consistent afro than my head... I think it knows the term "symmetrical" or some shit because it's poofy enough to be mistaken in the 70's and not evasive enough to where tucking doesn't fuck up the basement follicles in any way, shape, or form...

In other words, no I do not... and I would be lying if I said I did...

 

[Ironman126]

I used to shave, but it became a hassle. Shaving something like a walnut made of jello, only with my second and third favorite body parts in it, was not fun, and if I didn't keep it up, the returning hair was maddening. Now, I trim, or 'manscape.'

Ok. I'll bite, what is your most favorite body part?

OT: I'm basically a bear in human form, so the removal of anything other than my beard would be both inefficient and utterly pointless. Probably also laughable, since I am coated from my hairy hobbit feet to my head in what amounts to fur. I actually disgust myself sometimes because I am so hairy.

 

[KyuubiNoKitsune-Hime]

I don't shave purely because I have had all of the unwanted hair on me removed by a more permanent solution. Because I'm trans, not going for sexual reassignment, but have had orchi, plus usually wear silk soft and usually tight panties, any hair down there would be hellish, just hellish. Though to get permanent hair removal that complete, you really have to trust the person doing it.

 

[Tsun Tzu]

If I think I'm getting any?

Yes.

If I'm not?

Not generally a concern, but I do it from time to time just because I don't like having the amazon in my pants. Plus, it makes my dick look bigger. Just an electric trimmer though. None of that close shave nonsense. Bumps are irritating.

Win win all around.

 

[thewatergamer]

Uhhh....I don't for a variety of reasons, one I am far from what you would call "sexually active" so the only person that ever sees my regions is myself, two, I've had it shaved for surgery, and I hated it, too cold and the stubble was irritating...but too each there own

 

[RedDeadFred]

I tried shaving it before, but it itched too much when it started growing back.

I just trim now.

 

[an annoyed writer]

Body hair in general pretty much grosses me out. I don't shave often because I'm lazy but if anyone else is gonna see me naked, I'm gonna shave thoroughly. It's mostly for my satisfaction rather than hers', but I've been complimented on my smooth legs before and there's nothing better than rubbing smooth legs together.

Generally I just like smoothness. If I could laser all of the body hair from my body I would.

Similar situation here, though I tend to shave relatively often(usually whenever I shower). I can say from experience that laser is OWWWWEEEWOOWWWEEEEWOWWWWWWWWWWW... especially in more sensitive regions ;~;

Seriously though, agreed about rubbing super smooth legs together being utterly sublime c:

 

[an annoyed writer]

I don't shave purely because I have had all of the unwanted hair on me removed by a more permanent solution. Because I'm trans, not going for sexual reassignment, but have had orchi, plus usually wear silk soft and usually tight panties, any hair down there would be hellish, just hellish. Though to get permanent hair removal that complete, you really have to trust the person doing it.

Hoping to get that area handled in a similar fashion. Similar to you I tend to love silky stuff, and it always feels better with less body hair involved ;3

 

[Dan Steele]

I have a neckbeard, I fucking hate it: therefore, I shave

My balls? No, I got 1 ingrown hair down there once, thats enough to convince me to never shave down there

Ever

 

[KyuubiNoKitsune-Hime]

Body hair in general pretty much grosses me out. I don't shave often because I'm lazy but if anyone else is gonna see me naked, I'm gonna shave thoroughly. It's mostly for my satisfaction rather than hers', but I've been complimented on my smooth legs before and there's nothing better than rubbing smooth legs together.

Generally I just like smoothness. If I could laser all of the body hair from my body I would.

Similar situation here, though I tend to shave relatively often(usually whenever I shower). I can say from experience that laser is OWWWWEEEWOOWWWEEEEWOWWWWWWWWWWW... especially in more sensitive regions ;~;

Seriously though, agreed about rubbing super smooth legs together being utterly sublime c:

Agreed about rubbing super smooth legs together myself, and even more so when you get to have satin brushing against those legs. So I'm with both you and Dizzy on that front...

As for the laser part...

I don't shave purely because I have had all of the unwanted hair on me removed by a more permanent solution. Because I'm trans, not going for sexual reassignment, but have had orchi, plus usually wear silk soft and usually tight panties, any hair down there would be hellish, just hellish. Though to get permanent hair removal that complete, you really have to trust the person doing it.

Hoping to get that area handled in a similar fashion. Similar to you I tend to love silky stuff, and it always feels better with less body hair involved ;3

Well I did laser, that was very unpleasant to say the least, but short term suffering is a small price to pay for not having to shave on sensitive skin, on a regular basis no less.

 

[TheMann]

Oh, uh, I didn't read the OP. Yeah I shave my face, but that is off topic so...

OT: No, generally not. I know it's a lot more prevalent for women but, let's face it ladies, it's (relatively) easier for you. Us guys have a certain area down there that's, well let's just say is very hard to navigate with a razor without risk of serious damage. I've done it a couple of times on special request but, ya know, let's just not go there.

 

[an annoyed writer]

Similar situation here, though I tend to shave relatively often(usually whenever I shower). I can say from experience that laser is OWWWWEEEWOOWWWEEEEWOWWWWWWWWWWW... especially in more sensitive regions ;~;

Seriously though, agreed about rubbing super smooth legs together being utterly sublime c:

Agreed about rubbing super smooth legs together myself, and even more so when you get to have satin brushing against those legs. So I'm with both you and Dizzy on that front...

OOOOH yeah. Totally with you on the satin there. Curled up in one of my satin nylon Olga gowns as I'm typing this, as a matter of fact :3

As for the laser part...

Hoping to get that area handled in a similar fashion. Similar to you I tend to love silky stuff, and it always feels better with less body hair involved ;3

Well I did laser, that was very unpleasant to say the least, but short term suffering is a small price to pay for not having to shave on sensitive skin, on a regular basis no less.

Also not kidding there. At least I know of a good place that does excellent work(actually recommended by my doctor!) and they won't charge an arm and a leg for it. Going there tomorrow, coincidentally. Still, owwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

 

[KyuubiNoKitsune-Hime]

OOOOH yeah. Totally with you on the satin there. Curled up in one of my satin nylon Olga gowns as I'm typing this, as a matter of fact :3

Great minds think alike I've been lounging all day in satin lined fleece pajamas. Double softness, silky on the inside cuddly on the outside.

Also not kidding there. At least I know of a good place that does excellent work(actually recommended by my doctor!) and they won't charge an arm and a leg for it. Going there tomorrow, coincidentally. Still, owwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

That's a good starting point, I found that expensive places generally don't aren't as good as more reasonably priced ones, oddly enough. But yeah it's always a bit painful, but being a redhead who forgets sunscreen exists, well a epic bad sunburn is still a lot worse.

 

[Loonyyy]

Yeah.

There's no real good reason, it's just a personal preference.

It is kind of a nuisance in some ways on both sides. If you don't shave often, and you decide to shave it all off (Which is a bit drastic), you'll itch a lot, and that's not nice. But if you do it fairly regularly, it won't itch nearly as much. Shave with the grain, whenever you shave anywhere, otherwise you're just asking for ingrown hairs. Yeah, you can get a closer shave going against it, but it isn't worth it. Trimming's the easier option, trim the thicket, and prune around it. Just don't shave the part between your pelvis and leg bare, that valley between the mound and the front of the thigh. That's going to hurt, a lot.

 

[FireAza]

The bigger question for me is whether other guys shave or trim chest, armpit, nipple, etc hair? That seems to me to be the more taboo.

If anything, I'd say it's less taboo. Just look at Hollywood's leading men, not a hair to be seen on their chests. I shave mine too, but not as often as my nether regions. Itchy nipples and armpits are about the only discomfort I experience.

 

[not_you]

I actually revisited this thought a week back myself... Normally, no, I don't shave there, and I re-affirmed my thoughts the other day...

I don't know how people manage it, but the regrowth causes me quite a bit of discomfort under any form of underwear, so, if there's a way to keep *that* in check (besides waxing or removal cream, because none of that stuff is going THERE!) I might consider keeping it clean... Otherwise, I ain't touching it unless a partner has a problem with it...

 

[KyuubiNoKitsune-Hime]

I actually revisited this thought a week back myself... Normally, no, I don't shave there, and I re-affirmed my thoughts the other day...

I don't know how people manage it, but the regrowth causes me quite a bit of discomfort under any form of underwear, so, if there's a way to keep *that* in check (besides waxing or removal cream, because none of that stuff is going THERE!) I might consider keeping it clean... Otherwise, I ain't touching it unless a partner has a problem with it...

Electric shavers are a good option for keeping the stubble down. I had a couple for body hair before I had laser hair removal, one womens and one mens. Best advice there is that womens electric shavers tend to be cheaper, but the same as men's ones, at least that's what I've found, also get a wet/dry shaver, because the shower is the best place to do shaving. Also don't use anything like "Lectric Shave" electric razor preshaving stuff on your crotch... I know a some people who've made that mistake of both sexes, they say it's like lighting your crotch on fire.

 

[not_you]

snip

I did consider getting an electric razor, but there are three things stopping me from doing so...

1) I don't know what I'm looking for... (Circular/straight motion, special features, etc...)

2) The price for any electric shaver is at least $140 AUD... well, for a "name-brand" model anyway...

3) I don't need to shave (my face) often enough for THAT cost to be justifiable... Since, again, I don't know if I need a "special" shaver for the job...