I'm hairy all over, unfortunately. I've always liked it that way, though. I have long hair and, even though I originally despised them, I've grown a beard and mustache. I generally don't like the way I look and I'm too lazy to change it, so when I go out to a beach or a pool, I wear a white shirt. Also, I'm a wuss and burn like a cricket under a magnifying glass when I'm in the sun, so I generally prefer to stay covered.
Don't get me wrong, after working at UPS I'm not in terrible shape, though not good shape either. However, I usually have a few ingrown hairs on my chest and stomach. But, I wouldn't shave it off because someone told me too. If you like it,and you want to keep it, don't listen to all the people that try to tell you what to do with your body.