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tman_ndsu08 · Dec 6, 2005, 03:27 pm

It seems like it's becoming more popular for men to remove their body hair, esp. their pubic hair, something that seemly has been standard for women for quite some time (maybe not as true for pubic hair).

So what do you prefer on your woman or man?

This is your hypothetical ideal preference, mind you. Not what your current partner currently has.

Critter · Dec 6, 2005, 03:35 pm

I don't choose a man based on his body hair, so it really doesn't matter to me.

**Chris** · Dec 6, 2005, 03:43 pm

SO I take it you dont mind back hair?

tman_ndsu08 · Dec 6, 2005, 03:44 pm

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I don't choose a man based on his body hair, so it really doesn't matter to me.

Doh.

I didn't mean for this poll to be about choosing men. In fact I was thinking mostly guys would respond on here about their preference for women.

EDIT: wait a minute you're a chick aren't you. The poll wasn't about choosing a partner exclusively based on body hair. Obviously that isn't that case. It's about your ideal preference.

Critter · Dec 6, 2005, 03:45 pm

I don't prefer women, so I'll just bow out of this thread now. Have a nice day.

Edit: I don't have an ideal preference, because it's not my top priority. And yes, I'm a chick.

Osborn F Enready · Dec 6, 2005, 03:46 pm

I don't like body hair, on myself or my significant other.

When I was actively pursuing powerlifting/bodybuilding, I actually shaved or defollicled regularly for two reasons.... vanity to a degree, and the fact that I just plain don't like hair as opposed to smooth, supple skin.

I also noticed a big thing in women when I did that. Some women are EXTREMELY turned on by the lack of hair. Some are EXTREMELY turned off by it. They seemed to be either very hot or very cold, almost none I dated "didn't care" either way.

I always chuckled at the term "Metro-Sexual", because in so many ways there are some truths to the label, but many myths also, as with most labels applied in the form of massive generalization.

I think if people take pride in their body, it shows, and when I went to great lengths to take care of it, I showed it in that way also.

I don't shave bare anymore, but I do trim, and couldn't imagine what I would look like if I didn't. (eeek)
Some people are just naturally hairy man.

Who finds a guy that has back hair so thick it makes their t-shirt look padded attractive? Even more, how about a woman who shares the same predicament if left to nature?

Neither sounds attractive to me......

Why is it ok for a man to shave his face, but nothing else? Another interesting culturally imposed normalcy question.....

tman_ndsu08 · Dec 6, 2005, 03:48 pm

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Why is it ok for a man to shave his face, but nothing else? Another interesting culturally imposed normalcy question.....

Because it's a pain in the ass. Do you know how freakin' long that would take?

If there was an easy way, sure, I'd get rid of all my body hair. But as far as I know there isn't.

tman_ndsu08 · Dec 6, 2005, 03:50 pm

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Edit: I don't have an ideal preference, because it's not my top priority.

A lie.

If you don't want to tell us because you're scared that your partner will find out that you prefer something that he doesn't have, fine.

shield772 · Dec 6, 2005, 03:55 pm

I don't like hair on myself, men or women.

Critter · Dec 6, 2005, 04:00 pm

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A lie.

If you don't want to tell us because you're scared that your partner will find out that you prefer something that he doesn't have, fine.

Pssshhhttt. What partner?

Okay, fine then. if he doesn't look like he's wearing a sweater when he's shirtless, he's doing all right.

Protostar · Dec 6, 2005, 04:22 pm

I haven't shaved in about two weeks. I don't feel I should have to. My dad keeps saying that girls don't want a hairy man, but if they can't see past my hair and look at the kind of person I am, then I want nothing to do with them.

Critter · Dec 6, 2005, 04:31 pm

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I haven't shaved in about two weeks. I don't feel I should have to. My dad keeps saying that girls don't want a hairy man, but if they can't see past my hair and look at the kind of person I am, then I want nothing to do with them.

QFT.

underbear1 · Dec 6, 2005, 06:34 pm

I wouldn't select a partner solely on body hair, I've had partners that were very hairy, and others with almost no body hair.
Body hair is a nice BONUS on an otherwise compatable partner, not a deal breaker for those without body hair. The gay community has developed a group of hirsute and large men.....BEARS, but there are also those who like sleek hairless bodies, different strokes!

tman_ndsu08 · Dec 6, 2005, 06:49 pm

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I haven't shaved in about two weeks. I don't feel I should have to. My dad keeps saying that girls don't want a hairy man, but if they can't see past my hair and look at the kind of person I am, then I want nothing to do with them.

You give people too much credit to supress their own natural instincts.

Almost all people judge on first site.

If you're going to be a giant dirtball then no one is going to even bother to try and get to know you because they're going to automatically perceive you to be a bum and not want to even approach you in the first place. And it's your fault for not at least putting the minimal effort out there to be approachable.

**Jack** · Dec 6, 2005, 11:05 pm

My only thought on the subject is that if you can braid the hair under your arms, perhaps it's time to shave.

Lilith · Dec 8, 2005, 12:34 pm

I've seen some furry men before that would make you think that thier mothers mated with Bigfoot, thought they were kind of cute actually. But I like my men "rough" like that. A fall back to the caveman days, some secret recess of my brain hasen't forgotten that bygone era. :)

RickSp · Dec 8, 2005, 12:44 pm

I grew a beard when I was 18. I considered shaving it off when in my thirties I went to grad school, but thought better of it. My wife has never seen my naked face. Shaving might scare her away.

Now that I am achieving old-fartdom, I have been told that my salt and pepper bear looks distinquished.

Ish, it never occurred to me to even try braiding the hair under my arms. Is it fun?

underbear1 · Dec 9, 2005, 12:03 pm

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man that made me get a cold chill

i prefer if a chick shaves....its because i wish i could shave there......

I suggest a real steady hand, and at least buy her dinner first.

The hairy male partners are also good protection against a cold chill

G. Adams · Dec 9, 2005, 01:24 pm

I prefer it if a woman shaves, but frankly I don't care that much. If she's confident and sexy generally, I'll see right past the hair. As for pubic hair, by the time I've got a chance to see it my mind's usually onto other things.

Spartacus · Dec 31, 2005, 03:49 am

I personally don't shave at all anywhere. I haven't for years. The woman I am with doesn't care because I keep clean and that is the key to all of this for both of us. I don't care whether she shaves or not but change can be fun sometimes. Don't believe in haircuts either.

View Poll Results: What is your preference?
Natural body hair	5	25.00%
trimmed body hair but not hairless	4	20.00%
as hairless as possible	9	45.00%
other please explain	2	10.00%
Voters: 20. You may not vote

Dec 6, 2005, 03:27 pm	#1 (permalink) (top)
tman_ndsu08 BANNED Posts: 5,021	Body Hair It seems like it's becoming more popular for men to remove their body hair, esp. their pubic hair, something that seemly has been standard for women for quite some time (maybe not as true for pubic hair). So what do you prefer on your woman or man? This is your hypothetical ideal preference, mind you. Not what your current partner currently has. Last edited by tman_ndsu08; Dec 6, 2005 at 03:46 pm.

Dec 6, 2005, 03:35 pm	#2 (permalink) (top)
Critter Bullets & Bracelets Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 658	I don't choose a man based on his body hair, so it really doesn't matter to me. Making people go, "WTF?!?!?" since 1979.

Dec 6, 2005, 03:43 pm	#3 (permalink) (top)
Chris Gamma-ray burst Location: Nashville Posts: 6,281	SO I take it you dont mind back hair? Delusion- A persistent false belief held in the face of strong contradictory evidence. (i.e. religion) Shared via G reader Blog

Dec 6, 2005, 03:45 pm	#5 (permalink) (top)
Critter Bullets & Bracelets Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 658	I don't prefer women, so I'll just bow out of this thread now. Have a nice day. Edit: I don't have an ideal preference, because it's not my top priority. And yes, I'm a chick. Making people go, "WTF?!?!?" since 1979.

Dec 6, 2005, 03:46 pm	#6 (permalink) (top)
Osborn F Enready Principled Observer Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 13,873	I don't like body hair, on myself or my significant other. When I was actively pursuing powerlifting/bodybuilding, I actually shaved or defollicled regularly for two reasons.... vanity to a degree, and the fact that I just plain don't like hair as opposed to smooth, supple skin. I also noticed a big thing in women when I did that. Some women are EXTREMELY turned on by the lack of hair. Some are EXTREMELY turned off by it. They seemed to be either very hot or very cold, almost none I dated "didn't care" either way. I always chuckled at the term "Metro-Sexual", because in so many ways there are some truths to the label, but many myths also, as with most labels applied in the form of massive generalization. I think if people take pride in their body, it shows, and when I went to great lengths to take care of it, I showed it in that way also. I don't shave bare anymore, but I do trim, and couldn't imagine what I would look like if I didn't. (eeek) Some people are just naturally hairy man. Who finds a guy that has back hair so thick it makes their t-shirt look padded attractive? Even more, how about a woman who shares the same predicament if left to nature? Neither sounds attractive to me...... Why is it ok for a man to shave his face, but nothing else? Another interesting culturally imposed normalcy question..... Petition of Redress of Grievances: http://www.givemeliberty.org/default.htm Canadian Lawsuit Against Their National Banks: http://www.freewebs.com/classaction/ Osborn F. Enready

Dec 6, 2005, 03:55 pm	#9 (permalink) (top)
shield772 57 Dead LEO's in 08 Location: Washington, WV Posts: 1,757	I don't like hair on myself, men or women. Republican Liberty Caucus Moderate Republican Officer Down Memorial Page

Dec 6, 2005, 04:22 pm	#11 (permalink) (top)
Protostar Hardcore Capitalist Location: North Carolina Posts: 759	I haven't shaved in about two weeks. I don't feel I should have to. My dad keeps saying that girls don't want a hairy man, but if they can't see past my hair and look at the kind of person I am, then I want nothing to do with them. "I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires." . . . Susan B. Anthony

Dec 6, 2005, 06:34 pm	#13 (permalink) (top)
underbear1 BANNED Posts: 2,630	I wouldn't select a partner solely on body hair, I've had partners that were very hairy, and others with almost no body hair. Body hair is a nice BONUS on an otherwise compatable partner, not a deal breaker for those without body hair. The gay community has developed a group of hirsute and large men.....BEARS, but there are also those who like sleek hairless bodies, different strokes!

Dec 6, 2005, 11:05 pm	#15 (permalink) (top)
Jack formerly Isherwood Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 13,001	My only thought on the subject is that if you can braid the hair under your arms, perhaps it's time to shave. The Forum Rules Radical Atheist Heathen Queer Let's agree to respect each others views, no matter how wrong yours may be. (Ashleigh Brilliant)

Dec 8, 2005, 12:34 pm	#16 (permalink) (top)
Lilith It's my life Location: Texas Posts: 532	I've seen some furry men before that would make you think that thier mothers mated with Bigfoot, thought they were kind of cute actually. But I like my men "rough" like that. A fall back to the caveman days, some secret recess of my brain hasen't forgotten that bygone era. :) If you want the country to go to hell in a handbasket, then vote for the one who can drive you there blindfolded.

Dec 8, 2005, 12:44 pm	#17 (permalink) (top)
RickSp Volcanic Erupter Posts: 9,491	I grew a beard when I was 18. I considered shaving it off when in my thirties I went to grad school, but thought better of it. My wife has never seen my naked face. Shaving might scare her away. Now that I am achieving old-fartdom, I have been told that my salt and pepper bear looks distinquished. Ish, it never occurred to me to even try braiding the hair under my arms. Is it fun? Rick "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." Sinclair Lewis

Dec 9, 2005, 01:24 pm	#19 (permalink) (top)
G. Adams Fyrdman Location: Middlesbrough UK Posts: 4,152	I prefer it if a woman shaves, but frankly I don't care that much. If she's confident and sexy generally, I'll see right past the hair. As for pubic hair, by the time I've got a chance to see it my mind's usually onto other things. Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. Winston Churchill

Dec 31, 2005, 03:49 am	#20 (permalink) (top)
Spartacus voyager Location: where I am free Posts: 111	I personally don't shave at all anywhere. I haven't for years. The woman I am with doesn't care because I keep clean and that is the key to all of this for both of us. I don't care whether she shaves or not but change can be fun sometimes. Don't believe in haircuts either.