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Shaving?

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by skiff, Jul 8, 2013.

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Where do you stop shaving?

  1. Face

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  2. Chest

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  3. Groin

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  4. Whole shooting match

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  1. skiff

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    Hi,

    I know it is personal preference but what is the general trend in guys shaving and I not talking faces?

    How much "grooming" is expected?

    From TV ads it appears twinkdom is the goal.

    Sure it's marketing but people buy into it and perceptions and standards change.

    Where do you draw the line on shaving? :eek:

    ---------- Post added 8th Jul 2013 at 05:58 PM ----------

    If my partner wanted the chore, and it is totally a chore to me, they could do as they pleased, but man what a chore.
     
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    There's no "right" answer. Some like their man really hairy, some a bit hairy, some with no hair. I think it's better to go with what "you" (speaking broadly) prefer, rather than what others prefer.

    Personally I shave e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e. I always hated body hair, especially mine. Plus it's fun to rub my smooth skin afterwards. :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
     
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    I shave everywhere.

    On a partner though, I prefer hair. Specifically, hair everywhere.
     
  4. skiff

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    You must be very flexible. What is the trick?
     
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    There are depilatory creams and waxing strips that can be used. Also, some either get it done (and pay for it) and/or get someone to help them out. Some are just really flexible.

    There's also no right answer. Generally speaking, the best thing to do in terms of hair removal is what you're personally happy and comfortable with. If your partner wanted something differently, that'd be worth looking into, perhaps, but as a general rule, being happy with how you look and present yourself is more important.
     
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    I just shave my face, that's it. But I've got a lot of hair on my torso that I hate, so I've tried shaving it off a few times. It didn't go well. It did make the hair less prominent, less noticeable, but after a certain point the hair just stopped coming off. And afterwards it itched like hell and my shirt stuck to my torso like velcro. After that I just gave up shaving it, though at some point I might try using some hair removal products on it.
     
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    At the moment, just the face. I do have a somewhat hairy stomach and chest, but I don't plan on ever shaving it.
     
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    On a partner? I don't care. On me? everything.
     
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    I typically always shave my face but I like to leave so I have a bit of ###### since I find it looks nice on me. As for my body, every once in awhile I shave my chest and abdomen since it feels nice and breezy without all that hair.

    I don't really mind my body hair as I find it looks nice but I have been thinking of getting a razor to trim my*chest and abdomen to be less scruffy and more sleek/organized. As for my legs and arms, I just leave 'em as is. There's no point in shaving them since I think the hair looks aesthetically nice and it feels good. As for my back there is some hair but it's mostly unnoticeable fuzz but I plan on getting rid of it since I am not of fan of it on myself.
     
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    Yeah, I shave my face only. I've shaved my abdomen and some of my treasure trail but I guess the tan went with it and it looked awkward so I just shave my face. I keep my treasure trail because 1) it looks awkward if I shave that area and 2) The guy I'm very fond of, it's one of the things he like about me :grin:
     
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    Don't really need to be super flexible, some parts are done without vision so you've got to rely on touch instead (the ass for example).
     
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    I am very meticulous when it comes to body hair. Anything that is not completely shaved is definitely at least trimmed. I'm fine with leg hair; I just can't stand when the hairs aren't exactly the same size.

    It really isn't that much work. It only takes me 10 minutes once or twice a week.
    You could use a mirror as well.
     
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    I tried that, but the only mirror I have available is above the height of my waist and standing up on the counter to shave my ass doesn't seem like a very interesting prospect. :lol:
     
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    Face. Body hair? Are you kidding? I'd like more of it. Not a lot more, but a little more.
     
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    Aren't you on the shorter side? Because if so, I completely understand! I was going to say something about that, but I didn't think most people would run across that problem. I have a body length mirror on my wall that I just move to the bathroom for these specific occasions.

    ~ShortPeopleProblems. ~_~
     
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    When it comes to mirrors and shaving, I can get VERY creative. :rolle:
     
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    Its very hard to shave haha. I like to shave my legs and my underarms and chest.. about everything except my groin/ass. Purely because of bad experiences from doing that.
     
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    I'm 5'6" so I'm not too short, but I'm not that tall either.

    I've developed my ass-shaving skills so that a mirror is not necessary. :starwars:
     
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    I prefer a shaved groin area and I shave my face regularly. I tend to neglect my groin because I never really have to display it like a trophy or anything like that. I just think that hair gets in the way of things and actually, just today I tried out shaving my lower torso hair. It takes off the tan in that area so it looks like I'm darker on the outside area.
     
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    I shave my face and that's it. I used to shave my groin, but it itched soooooo bad that I quit.