Why do guys prefer not shaving down there?

[theFallenGod]

When one thinks of a female they usually envision a slight woman ... the personification of femininity... that gender specific image does not include the things we often envision with masculinity...

It has to do with society's vision of what is masculine and what is feminine. But honestly... what would you think if you saw a woman with hairy legs, armpits and a moustache?

Also... the clitoris is right in the middle of a hairy spot so shaving it makes a little more sense to shave to spare the other person from having a mouthful of hair whereas on a man the spot where he is most sensitive is approximately 5 inches (more or less) from where he has hair... so the likelihood of getting a mouthful of hair is not as great as with a woman. (unless you're doing something wrong)

 

[Guy89]

I agree its all about what you like. Some like hairy and some like shave. But why is the lack of hair on a man forcibly makes people imagine a young boy but women who do shave are never compared to their 12 year old counterpart? Would you consider a woman who is naturally not hairless but shaves, a 12 year old who should embrace her natural self hairy or smooth? These questions are directed at you but anybody who cares to answer. I'm curious.

I think we view it differently because I think for most of us when we think of a woman's body it's smooth and soft. They shave a majority of their body to achieve that look, so shaving is a pretty normal thing for them. So when they shave down there we might not think much of it. When you think of men and masculinity you see beards, leg hair, chest hair, etc. I think it's just something society instills in us, so it might seem a little weird to think of a man who's basically "shedding" their masculinity.

Not that I think that hairless men or men who shave are less masculine. I don't hold anything against those that shave or are hairless or whatever. I'm just trying to explain another side.

 

[TickTockMan]

But honestly... what would you think if you saw a woman with hairy legs, armpits and a moustache?

Grandma!

 

[craziwranglerman]

i rather see hair than all those little bumps and razor burn...looks like boiled chicken skin...but hey if that turns people on then more power to them

 

[theFallenGod]

i rather see hair than all those little bumps and razor burn...looks like boiled chicken skin...but hey if that turns people on then more power to them

+1

I completely forgot to add that to my list ...

 

[Yooper]

Shaving has advantages if certain accessories are being used.

Just sayin'.

(Ever got a hair caught in a 1 1/2 pound split ring ball stretcher?)

 

[chimbooze]

When one thinks of a female they usually envision a slight woman ... the personification of femininity... that gender specific image does not include the things we often envision with masculinity...

It has to do with society's vision of what is masculine and what is feminine. But honestly... what would you think if you saw a woman with hairy legs, armpits and a moustache?

Also... the clitoris is right in the middle of a hairy spot so shaving it makes a little more sense to shave to spare the other person from having a mouthful of hair whereas on a man the spot where he is most sensitive is approximately 5 inches (more or less) from where he has hair... so the likelihood of getting a mouthful of hair is not as great as with a woman. (unless you're doing something wrong)

Yeah, but the definition of masculinity changes all the time and varies across the globe. There is no set standard on what makes a man masculine. More hair, less hair, more pecs, more abs, less fat, etc....

 

[J-23]

The whole "I like MEN, not BOYS" rationale is such a joke. As if having hair is what makes you a man. Right.

Me, personally? I prefer CLEAN, not DIRTY.

 

[SilverWolf]

When one thinks of a female they usually envision a slight woman ... the personification of femininity... that gender specific image does not include the things we often envision with masculinity...

It has to do with society's vision of what is masculine and what is feminine.

Also... the clitoris is right in the middle of a hairy spot so shaving it makes a little more sense to shave to spare the other person from having a mouthful of hair whereas on a man the spot where he is most sensitive is approximately 5 inches (more or less) from where he has hair... so the likelihood of getting a mouthful of hair is not as great as with a woman. (unless you're doing something wrong)

Ok I understand that. But if society's idea of masculinity had not changed from its original version: beard, body hair, house, slaves, and wives....none of us why would qualify because we are gay or don't fit that criteria. Over time society or rather people have shifted its idea of masculinity a little. If you suck dick, you are still masculine. If you like to bottom, you are still masculine. But the idea of the prized symbol of masculinity being body hair has not changed to so many, and I just find rather weird, that so many would still go by society's definition of masculinity that is engraved in their skull when it changes over time.

Again not attacking anybody who likes body hair.

Personally I hate it and had to many encounters with men who thought society definition of masculinity and body hair gave them the excuse to make my life hell. Which is why I can never go out with a man who has any or fits most criteria of masculinity except for having a dick

 

[hotb0d]

if you're not going to shave, at least trim.

 

[CudDULL]

Not everyone gets body hair. I dont have hair on my ass, I don't have hair on my chest, I don't have hair on my back. I don't even have a treasure trail, btw those look horrible on people that shave.

I just don't see how hair makes a man. If I had more hair it wouldn't make me any more masculine, and I kinda have more feminine mannerisms.

 

[BRIOHAZARD]

Because I prefer to look like a man and not a 12-year-old boy.

I get what you're saying, and I personally like my men with hair.


But since when did 12-year-old boys look like this?

*his name is Michael Biserta*

 

[NW007]

I'm an older guy, and frankly when I'm going down on, or rimming another guy (regardless of age), I like them "shaved."

I'm really not interested in having "tongue" sex with someone where it feels like I'm giving a cat a "fur bath."

But at the same time, if the other guy has completely shaved, I feel like "I'm doing nasty things" to the "naughty bits" of someone who hasn't entered into High School!

*shudder*

Shave your balls, trim around the base of your cock, AND then STOP!

If you find a guy that isn't "smooth," then explain that you prefer "shaved" over whatever.

I agree totally with these thoughts. You have summed up my feelings exactly. Something we can agree upon, since we aren't posting in the CE&P on this topic.

 

[SilverWolf]

Not everyone gets body hair. I dont have hair on my ass, I don't have hair on my chest, I don't have hair on my back. I don't even have a treasure trail, btw those look horrible on people that shave.

I just don't see how hair makes a man. If I had more hair it wouldn't make me any more masculine, and I kinda have more feminine mannerisms.

If that's you in your avatar you looks sexy as hell without body hair

 

[MindBlast]

The whole "I like MEN, not BOYS" rationale is such a joke. As if having hair is what makes you a man. Right.

Me, personally? I prefer CLEAN, not DIRTY.

And yet, you made an assumption that hair = dirty. Clearly your flawless logic has won over the forum community and is irrefutable.

Personally, I trim "wild" pubes to about 50% length for neatness' sake, but otherwise I leave them alone. I get ingrown hairs really badly, thus I will not shave my body hair.

 

[J-23]

And yet, you made an assumption that hair = dirty. Clearly your flawless logic has won over the forum community and is irrefutable.

I'm not assuming anything, and of course hair doesn't equal dirty. I'm just saying that wild, unruly body hair doesn't scream "masculinity" to me -- it screams "disregard for physical appearance" and "questionable hygiene."

 

[SilverWolf]

I'm not assuming anything, and of course hair doesn't equal dirty. I'm just saying that wild, unruly body hair doesn't scream "masculinity" to me -- it screams "disregard for physical appearance" and "questionable hygiene."

I second this

 

[MindBlast]

I'm not assuming anything, and of course hair doesn't equal dirty. I'm just saying that wild, unruly body hair doesn't scream "masculinity" to me -- it screams "disregard for physical appearance" and "questionable hygiene."

Then why even mention the concepts of clean and dirty if hair has nothing to do with it.

Wild and unruly body hair MAY correlate with a disregard for appearance, but it in no way correlates with hygiene. People try and make the same argument against foreskin and how it's inherently less clean. The answer I give is "only if the guy doesn't know how to take a shower and wash there."

 

[G-Lexington]

I've always liked bodies how they come. If there's not much hair, that's great. If they've got some hair, excellent.

I'm in the latter category. I wouldn't be surprised to find I've got some Wookiee somewhere in my family tree. And some would say I don't care about my looks because I don't do any trimming or "manscaping". To which I say "bingo". I don't care. This is the factory default on me, and I really have no interest in fighting it. If anybody finds it a turn-off that I won't reduce my body hair to their specs, somehow I'll soldier on.

Lex

 

[J-23]

Then why even mention the concepts of clean and dirty if hair has nothing to do with it.

Wild and unruly body hair MAY correlate with a disregard for appearance, but it in no way correlates with hygiene. People try and make the same argument against foreskin and how it's inherently less clean. The answer I give is "only if the guy doesn't know how to take a shower and wash there."

The difference is that hair is optional.

If a guy deems self-maintenance unimportant when it comes in the form of taking a few seconds to glide a razor over his body, why should I believe that he doesn't feel the same way about showering, a considerably more arduous task? Or washing his hair? Or brushing his teeth?