https://nypost.com/2019/07/18/more-than ... body-hair/

Over half of men admit to feeling “embarrassed” about their body hair, new research has found.

The fascinating statistic emerged in a survey of 2,000 men that found that 55 percent of all respondents said they felt ashamed of their body hair, with one in five saying they feel this way “often.”

The new study, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of BAKblade, also revealed that this embarrassment may cause some men hesitation when it comes to certain activities.

For example, nearly one-third of men surveyed (31 percent) said they’ve avoided swimming out of embarrassment over their body hair, while another one in four (27 percent) said they’ve avoided the gym.

Startlingly, men are so unconfident in their body hair, nearly one in five feel it’s had a negative impact on their sex life.

And while the average man was found to shave every seven days, according to the results, that doesn’t mean they’re as on top of their grooming routine as they’d like to be.

In fact, nearly half of the respondents (48 percent) admitted that their grooming habits weren’t the best, and another 43 percent said they weren’t confident in their own grooming abilities.

This is readily apparent in the results of the study, which also found that six in 10 men have put off shaving their face out of dread or laziness, and 63 percent of those men say their own appearance suffered for it.

So why aren’t men as on top of it as they should be? For starters, 44 percent of the men surveyed consider it “unmanly” for men to practice good grooming habits.

“When most men think of having better ‘grooming habits,’ they often think of going into a salon and waiting for their name to be called for their waxing session. Who wants that? BAKblade strives to ‘keep it in the bathroom’ and allow men to manage the issues themselves,” said Matt Dryfhout, CEO and founder of BAKblade.

“Our back and body shavers allow men to continue to feel ‘manly’ and keep their dignity while managing the problem in the privacy of their homes.”

The survey also found that men aren’t too keen on shaving anything but their face, with 62 percent saying they’ve never shaved their back, and 53 percent saying they’ve never shaved their legs.

Over half of men (56 percent) also agree that men should only shave their face.

This apathy could be due to the fact that 54 percent of men feel there is a societal stigma attached to men caring about grooming habits — and even skincare habits.

But the study showed that men are definitely curious, as 43 percent of men surveyed said they’ve secretly used a partner’s grooming product, whether it’s a moisturizer, face wash, etc.

And their habits could be changing for the better, as the average man spends $35.11 on grooming and hair care products a month, but, according to the results, 47 percent say this is more than they spent just five years ago.

“While men, overall, are getting more curious in the area of grooming, it is the millennials that are showing the most curiosity,” continued Dryfhout.

“The biggest hurdle has been showing men options available to them while at the same time letting them know how easy it can be. ”

never had any to be embarrased about.

but $35.11 a month on hygiene products....(that's the hook.) I don't spend that a year, on ivory soap and secret deodorant.

I'm not buying it....

chilli

As I only shave my face once or twice a week, I found that shaving my armpits reduced my antiperspirant use by 1 stick a month, adding up to about $50/year, with no appreciable wear on razors.

I HATE going down that HBA aisle (health-beauty aids), because you know it's gonna be about $50 every time you do.

Paolo wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 2:07 pm I HATE going down that HBA aisle (health-beauty aids), because you know it's gonna be about $50 every time you do.

OMG, you are such a hater! A mere $50 so others can have a breath of fresh air.

for $50 I could outfit a whole subsaharan tribe with ivory and secret.

solving global strife 1 village at a time!

chilli

Count me as one who hates body hair, mine or my SO's. I'm not one of those guys that had much anyway. I truly feel sorry for those gorillas out there who dislike it. I've been shaving my legs, arms, pits and pubic area (plus whatever else I can reach) for about 5 years now, ever since I decided it's nobody's business but mine. Plus I don't give a s__t what others think. Now that I'm T free and taking E, it has diminished quite a bit. And I'm l loving it.

I don't know if its an age thing or artificial testosterone but body hair is thinning.

I was pretty wooly all over but now all my body hair has migrated to my beard.

I don't shave so its a stick of deodorant every now and then.

I was into a certain amount of man scaping a few years back but only mild grooming now.

GordonGG (imported) wrote: Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:53 pm Count me as one who hates body hair, mine or my SO's. I'm not one of those guys that had much anyway. I truly feel sorry for those gorillas out there who dislike it. I've been shaving my legs, arms, pits and pubic area (plus whatever else I can reach) for about 5 years now, ever since I decided it's nobody's business but mine. Plus I don't give a s__t what others think. Now that I'm T free and taking E, it has diminished quite a bit. And I'm l loving it.

I'm so much with you on that entire comment. I hate body hair on me. (It's not so bad on others, if not a bit appealing) And it's so........NOBODY'S business whether or not I have body hair. I find myself much more comfortable without it on myself. But I've got to admit I sort of enjoy running my fingers through it on a guys chest. And that bush that so many guys have is just tantalizing. And a nice beard running between my legs is so reassuring that he's in control of what's to follow. In fact it's sending warm quivers up my groin just thinking about it.

Begoneboy (imported) wrote: Sun Jul 21, 2019 6:56 am I'm so much with you on that entire comment. I hate body hair on me. (It's not so bad on others, if not a bit appealing) And it's so........NOBODY'S business whether or not I have body hair. I find myself much more comfortable without it on myself. But I've got to admit I sort of enjoy running my fingers through it on a guys chest. And that bush that so many guys have is just tantalizing. And a nice beard running between my legs is so reassuring that he's in control of what's to follow. In fact it's sending warm quivers up my groin just thinking about it.

So many filthy curs in this world...any other grooming pointers you might suggest?

BTW if you ever open a beauty school Im totally in!

chilli

Well, I'll admit, I shave my lower legs (below the cuff of the shorts) about once a month, as my leg hair is patchy, and resembles the look of a dog coming down with mange!

On another note about male grooming, my good friend is high up in a construction union. Sometimes literally! Pretty much, what he says - goes. Some years ago, he noticed an unusual number of call-ins and absences due to foot related issues with the work crew. Now, keep in mind, these are "manly men doing manly things" - and to be politically incorrect, basically a herd of stereotypical American Rednecks. Jeff Foxworthy should probably study these guys for more of his comedy materials.

Well, "John" soon found out the hard way what was going on, when he experienced the same problems: peeling, cracking, some cases of Athlete's Foot, beginnings of toenail fungus, redness, inflammation, you name it, they all had it. After a few rounds of this, I offered him some advice, as I don't have foot problems, but for the callouses that have to be sanded off about every two weeks.

I do a lot of stuff outside, and with the exception of mowing, I do it barefoot. With Type-2 diabetes under control, I don't have foot problems but for the occasional pain when I overdo something. I told him, "You might think it's gay, but you need to go to one of those nail salons with "Cheryl" and have your feet professionally done, after seeing the podiatrist." Well, he thought it was "gay". OK, fine with me - suffer, then, and put up with all these call-ins and downtime on the job site.

To shorten the tale, we talked him into it. The ladies on duty were shocked. One of them came out with something that looked like a chainsaw! It took the whole staff a couple of hours to do the job. The results made him a believer. After some creative paperwork, and insurance filings, he ordered the whole crew to undergo the same procedure. It wasn't pretty, but it worked.

The moral of the story is that grooming, and taking care of yourself in general, isn't "gay". It's common sense. Never mind that anyone who cited a foot problem for a call-in, from there on out, would be taken off the job if they didn't go and have some care done. They had to learn the hard way (for them) but it worked.

Paolo wrote: Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:22 am Well, I'll admit, I shave my lower legs (below the cuff of the shorts) about once a month, as my leg hair is patchy, and resembles the look of a dog coming down with mange!

On another note about male grooming, my good friend is high up in a construction union. Sometimes literally! Pretty much, what he says - goes. Some years ago, he noticed an unusual number of call-ins and absences due to foot related issues with the work crew. Now, keep in mind, these are "manly men doing manly things" - and to be politically incorrect, basically a herd of stereotypical American Rednecks. Jeff Foxworthy should probably study these guys for more of his comedy materials.

Well, "John" soon found out the hard way what was going on, when he experienced the same problems: peeling, cracking, some cases of Athlete's Foot, beginnings of toenail fungus, redness, inflammation, you name it, they all had it. After a few rounds of this, I offered him some advice, as I don't have foot problems, but for the callouses that have to be sanded off about every two weeks.

I do a lot of stuff outside, and with the exception of mowing, I do it barefoot. With Type-2 diabetes under control, I don't have foot problems but for the occasional pain when I overdo something. I told him, "You might think it's gay, but you need to go to one of those nail salons with "Cheryl" and have your feet professionally done, after seeing the podiatrist." Well, he thought it was "gay". OK, fine with me - suffer, then, and put up with all these call-ins and downtime on the job site.

To shorten the tale, we talked him into it. The ladies on duty were shocked. One of them came out with something that looked like a chainsaw! It took the whole staff a couple of hours to do the job. The results made him a believer. After some creative paperwork, and insurance filings, he ordered the whole crew to undergo the same procedure. It wasn't pretty, but it worked.

The moral of the story is that grooming, and taking care of yourself in general, isn't "gay". It's common sense. Never mind that anyone who cited a foot problem for a call-in, from there on out, would be taken off the job if they didn't go and have some care done. They had to learn the hard way (for them) but it worked.

I was wondering what to do today! Ill skate board over there and get a pedi! The gals get theirs done before the weekend so it shouldn't be to busy.