The talk of castrated pre-pubescent boys in another thread got me thinking... is it possible to prevent beard and body hair growth in teenage boys, without resorting to something as drastic as castration? If there's a relatively easy way to stop body hair growth before it starts, I think this could be considerably beneficial to the boy:

- No need to waste time shaving.

- Improved hygiene.

- If he turns out to be a M2F TG, no need to spend $10,000+ on electrolysis.

I'd say the only advantage of having body hair is if one wants to look "older", or more "manly", etc.

And such a procedure, if it can be done without other side effects, may well be ethical to use even on a minor.

Originally posted by happousai

happousai (imported) wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2002 4:40 am ... is it possible to prevent beard and body hair growth in teenage boys, without resorting to something as drastic as castration? If there's a relatively easy way to stop body hair growth before it starts, I think this could be considerably beneficial to the boy: ...

Boys are conditioned to look forward to beard and body hair growth. However, they soon discover that it is not such a great thing. I wish that it had been possible for me to have prevented the growth of both facial and body hair. I do not like it either!

Mac (imported) wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2002 5:14 am Boys are conditioned to look forward to beard and body hair growth. However, they soon discover that it is not such a great thing. I wish that it had been possible for me to have prevented the growth of both facial and body hair. I do not like

either!

perhaps you need a close shave?

Well the problem I have with shaving is how often I need to shave to get the desired look.

I have no issues with shaving face, but usually am too lazy to do it more than once or twice a week. :tongueout The problem I have is shaving chest, belly and pubic area takes way to long, and I always end up getting lots of ingrown hairs afterwards.

I actually figured out a neat trick, quite by accident of course.

I was rebuilding the carbs on my outboard Mariner one summer, and it was hot as shit. So, I ended up buttass neked, working in the garage.

Well, I was scrubbing the little parts and using the screwdriver as required. I was also using B12 carb cleaner in an areosol can. The more you spray, the better. So it was all over my neked body and you guessed it, the cherry from my marlboro ignited that shit and

POOF

hairless I was.

Boy it hurt- so next time I got good and drunk first. Kinda took the edge off.

The old lady sure likes it too, sez I smell better.

Close Shave (imported) wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2002 11:55 am I actually figured out a neat trick, quite by accident of course.

I was rebuilding the carbs on my outboard Mariner one summer, and it was hot as shit. So, I ended up buttass neked, working in the garage.

Well, I was scrubbing the little parts and using the screwdriver as required. I was also using B12 carb cleaner in an areosol can. The more you spray, the better. So it was all over my neked body and you guessed it, the cherry from my marlboro ignited that shit and

POOF

hairless I was.

Boy it hurt- so next time I got good and drunk first. Kinda took the edge off.

The old lady sure likes it too, sez I smell better.

RACK

RACK

Rack?

What the hell does that mean?

Oh, nothing. I was thinking of ways to make myself longer in the frontal region. You know, maybe hooking it up to one of those medievil devices would do me some good. I musta just spewed out what was on my mind

Close Shave (imported) wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2002 11:55 am I actually figured out a neat trick, quite by accident of course.

I was rebuilding the carbs on my outboard Mariner one summer, and it was hot as shit. So, I ended up buttass neked, working in the garage.

Well, I was scrubbing the little parts and using the screwdriver as required. I was also using B12 carb cleaner in an areosol can. The more you spray, the better. So it was all over my neked body and you guessed it, the cherry from my marlboro ignited that shit and

POOF

hairless I was.

Boy it hurt- so next time I got good and drunk first. Kinda took the edge off.

The old lady sure likes it too, sez I smell better.

yah, that b12's some nasty stuff. gotta be the most flammable stuff know to man, well next to my ass after some of momma's chili.

personally, I like brake cleaner. don't need no flames, just spray it on, wait a few minutes and wipe it off with a shop rag. make sure you scrub up well with some of that orange cleaner after though. otherwise you'll rash up something fierce.

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Mac (imported) wrote: Fri Jun 14, 2002 5:14 am Boys are conditioned to look forward to beard and body

> hair growth. However, they soon discover that it is not

> such a great thing.

I don't remember being conditioned like that when I was young. I knew my father shaved, but it seemed just to be a necessity (like going to the bathroom).

I recall in my Personal Development class (sort of like Sex Education, I guess), there was a comic with a teenage boy looking at his arms that were starting to grow hair, and saying "I'm turning into a monster!". I'm guessing that it is well known that boys may well not like their hair growth.

(On the other side of a coin, some presumably do like to look older. I remember one "Letter to the Editor" in a kids magazine from a boy who lamented that his voice was squeaky and it embarassed him, and he asked if his voice would get not squeaky after puberty.)

...Back to the original question, hmm... does anyone know a free online service where I can ask a pediatrician questions? I'm thinking of saying something like "My son is ten years old. He is dreading having to start shaving. Is there a way he can prevent his beard from starting to grow as he enters puberty?"