Poll: Do you shave?

[KyuubiNoKitsune-Hime]

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I did consider getting an electric razor, but there are three things stopping me from doing so...

1) I don't know what I'm looking for... (Circular/straight motion, special features, etc...)

2) The price for any electric shaver is at least $140 AUD... well, for a "name-brand" model anyway...

3) I don't need to shave (my face) often enough for THAT cost to be justifiable... Since, again, I don't know if I need a "special" shaver for the job...

Well to address things in order.

1) I personally found that straight motion, the side to side ones with the single long foil work best. All you need is a single shaver head for the job generally. The only special feature you want is that it's a wet/dry shaver.

2) Look into travel electric shavers, the single head compact ones, they're generally pretty cheap. Go for one that take AA batteries if you can. Rechargeable electric shavers for this purpose are counter productive as the battery won't last long without daily use.

3) It doesn't need to be a "special" electric shaver, but I find women's shavers like these tend to be cheaper and just as good as the men's shavers. Also some people find that they don't want to use a shaving device on their face when they used it on other parts of their bodies. So having an electric shaver for shaving your body, especially your privates, and something else for your face could be an efficient solution there.

But yeah any electric shaver can get the job done, self washing ones kinda don't do a good job self washing, so a wet/dry one is best that way you can wash the blades after use easily, also so you can use it in the shower. Cheaper ones seem to do just as good as the expensive ones. Hope that helps.

Edit: Before laser hair removal I used both a women's and men's single head straight motion travel razor for up keep. Like on my legs, my armpits, and my whole body. Because shaving with my Gillette razors left me with razor burn where I shaved for days. That's a Mach 3 Razor, a Venus Razor, and A Fusion razor, they all were rough on the skin. Though before going to work with an electric you're gonna wanna shorten the hair you wanna shave so that the electric can get it.

 

[SmallHatLogan]

I shave the balls and trim the rest. For me shaving was one of those things where you hear about it and see it in porn but doing it in real life seemed a bit weird. Then I decided to give it a go and turns out I like it, both the way it looks and feels.

 

[Flames66]

Sometimes. Every few months I give Mr Stick-em-up a good trimming, this can include the full shave but not always.

I.. answered the poll before I read your OP. Title tweak called for!

I do keep things trim and ready for action down there but I never go full-baby.

That is not the fault of the poll.

it's a better idea then shaving and that shaving down there is a generally bad idea for impact and head regulation reasons.

I don't understand. Are you in favour of it?

I didn't even realize it was a thing guys did until I was about 21, then I started trimming (NEVER shaving) and have never looked back. The bigger question for me is whether other guys shave or trim chest, armpit, nipple, etc hair? That seems to me to be the more taboo.

I sometimes shave other body hair as well. Sometimes I don't like how it looks, sometimes I just want a change.

 

[maninahat]

The bigger question for me is whether other guys shave or trim chest, armpit, nipple, etc hair? That seems to me to be the more taboo.

If anything, I'd say it's less taboo. Just look at Hollywood's leading men, not a hair to be seen on their chests. I shave mine too, but not as often as my nether regions. Itchy nipples and armpits are about the only discomfort I experience.

It's more taboo in the sense that whilst (sorry for making the assumption) fewer people see a person's never regions, armpits and chests tend to be seen a lot more. For that reason, trimming your junk isn't a big thing, however shaving your chest is more likely to receive push back because it is considered an effeminate thing to do, or is more likely to be challenged on its aesthetics. That applies to movies too - hairless is the standard look for actors these days, but it doesn't stop people commenting on how peculiar they think it looks.

 

[KyuubiNoKitsune-Hime]

The bigger question for me is whether other guys shave or trim chest, armpit, nipple, etc hair? That seems to me to be the more taboo.

If anything, I'd say it's less taboo. Just look at Hollywood's leading men, not a hair to be seen on their chests. I shave mine too, but not as often as my nether regions. Itchy nipples and armpits are about the only discomfort I experience.

It's more taboo in the sense that whilst (sorry for making the assumption) fewer people see a person's never regions, armpits and chests tend to be seen a lot more. For that reason, trimming your junk isn't a big thing, however shaving your chest is more likely to receive push back because it is considered an effeminate thing to do, or is more likely to be challenged on its aesthetics. That applies to movies too - hairless is the standard look for actors these days, but it doesn't stop people commenting on how peculiar they think it looks.

Well remember that body builders shave their entire bodies and generally keep them that way, then they oil up and pose in speedos and that's seen as the peak of masculinity.

 

[freaper]

I trimmed once, but I think even the people around me felt itchy.

 

[Odbarc]

I haven't even shaved my beard because I'm so lazy. All that chore work and your only reward is doing the chore again.

 

[CheshireJess]

Girl, and yes I always shave

 

[FireAza]

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I did consider getting an electric razor, but there are three things stopping me from doing so...

1) I don't know what I'm looking for... (Circular/straight motion, special features, etc...)

2) The price for any electric shaver is at least $140 AUD... well, for a "name-brand" model anyway...

3) I don't need to shave (my face) often enough for THAT cost to be justifiable... Since, again, I don't know if I need a "special" shaver for the job...

Absolutely recommending an electric. Shaving there with a actual razor... *shudder*

1) You really should look at on intended for body hair, they're built differently from ones intended for the face.

2) Have you ever been to The Shaver Shop? They always had stuff on sale when I live in Australia. Here's the first model I used, it's on sale for $34.95:
http://www.shavershop.com.au/online-store/body-groomers/philips-body-groom-bg2024.html

The new model I'm using is also on sale, $79.95:
http://www.shavershop.com.au/online-store/body-groomers/phil-bodygroom-pro.html

Philips is a really good electric razor brand, I've used their stuff for years. They're cheap, but high quality. A lot of the time they're made in the Netherlands instead of China!

3) I switched to electric for my face years ago. It's far better, no razor burn, no cuts, no need for cream, is faster and doesn't need as much maneuvering to get hairs that grow in difficult directions (depending on what kind of electric razor you buy).

Yes, but the physiques of body builders and actors aren't miles apart (that is, it's degrees of the same look) - and shaving the hair allows definition to show on a muscular body; we're kind of used to that. But not so much on other body types - I don't think anyone is expecting Timothy Spall to shave his nips.

Even if you're not a body builder, shaving off the hair on your chest allows for whatever muscle definition you have to show through. Provided you have SOME muscle definition of course.

Girl, and yes I always shave

Must be nice, girls don't have the wrinkles and nooks and crannies of a dude down there. You'd be able to get the job done in like half the time!

 

[Zen Bard]

For a second, I thought the subject was "Do you shave your Neanderthal"!

Of course, the answer is a resounding "No!" I let him be as wild as the Good Lord made him.

Same with me.

There's a reason the word "hirsute" sounds like "hair suite"...

 

[McElroy]

There are parts of me I'd like better smooth, but thus far I've only trimmed my crotch. Though I'll probs try shaving someday. 'Cos everyone gets bored of anything eventually.

 

[Poetic Nova]

I like to keep my body clean from hair pretty much everywhere, but down there is where I haven't done it yet. Will do eventually since body and facial hair is something that I just find gross (on myself anyway).

 

[Chris Moses]

I used to shave everything. You have to be careful otherwise razor burn is a *****. Make sure your razor is reasonably new. A trick I learned was to use conditioner on the area after you shave it. I had no more problems with razor burn after that.

Then, I only shaved my nuts. Personally, I think it's kind of weird looking for a guy to have everything shaved, like a plucked bird or under aged child (yikes).

Now, I only keep myself trimmed short. It became too much trouble for a benefit I don't care to have anymore. I guess you can say I grew out of it.

 

[krystalphoenix]

I tried shaving my bikini line once and the itching after was so bad I vowed never to do it again. (Female here if you couldn't tell from "bikini line")

I do however wax it into a reasonable triangle and then trim what's left. I wax my legs almost every month and my bikini line every other month to allow extra time for a slightly more sensitive area. Once you've got the hang of pulling at the right angle, it's a pretty quick process. I can do both legs and bikini line in less than an hour. And I get nice smoothness for up to a month! And less regrowth!

I also wax my arms and top lip from time to time. I have a lot of fine, but dark hair.

I guess the only place I actually shave is my underarms, because I sweat too much in that area for the wax to stick properly.

 

[FireAza]

I like to keep my body clean from hair pretty much everywhere, but down there is where I haven't done it yet. Will do eventually since body and facial hair is something that I just find gross (on myself anyway).

I'd recommend giving it a shot! Get a decent electric razor intended for body hair and just take your time. Should be fine!

 

[Eddie the head]

Well I grow hair right in my ass crack and it's and it's a (literal) pain in the ass to shit otherwise. So Yes, yes I do. Even shaving as often as I do I'm hairier then most guys. It fucking sucks.

 

[Reasonable Atheist]

Ahem.... my partner is too petite to achieve a depth of oral penetration that it would be an issue....

So no i do not disturb the shrubbery, if i had another partner with a weaker gag reflex, i would certainly entertain requests.

In my younger days I tried it once out of curiosity, the stubble achieved an unimaginable amount of tugging against the fabric of my underwear