Wondering what are the pros and cons of manscaping?
Maybe some guys in your environment are into it. Or, male celebrities with smooth and toned bodies have persuaded you on controlling the hair length on some parts of your body.
But you also heard that there are downsides to manscaping.
So, as a smart man, before giving it a try, you want to find a fair view of the do's and don'ts of body hair removal. This may determine whether you want to continue, to give it a try, or, after trying it, you are done with it. Read below the pros and cons of manscaping that you should be aware of.
The pro's of manscaping
1. Reduced body odor
Trimming the hair in the armpits and the pubic area reduces the odor release. That improves your hygiene and your sexual life.
Why does that happen?
The armpits and the pubic area are high in humidity, which makes these areas on the body favorable for bacteria thriving.
The sweat is absorbed by the hair. Bacteria break down the sweat particles, which releases body odor.
So, by removing the hair in these areas, you decrease the chances of releasing body odors and improve your hygiene as man.
In essence, manscaping in this area is a sign of good personal hygiene.
2. Easier body cleaning
When the body is hairless, while showering, it is much easier to clean it.
This is an additional point for good personal hygiene.
3. A good feeling when touching the body
The personal feeling of how some types of underwear sit on your body is better.
At the same time, your romantic partner may like the feeling of touching your soft and smooth body.
4. Confidently wear any type of clothes you want
The hairy upper back, stomach, or chest may make some men refuse to wear clothes where the hair sticks out.
Trimming out this body hair allows you to easily wear a T-shirt or vest.
If you go to a swimming pool or the beach, trimming your pub hair makes your swimwear look better than having hair sticking out.
5. People perceive you as an organized person
Being well-groomed, people perceive you as an efficient and organized person.
Shaving or trimming your body hair takes time. Finding time for this process requires being organized with your daily tasks.
If you manage to meet all the deadlines on your tasks and you find the time to take care of yourself.
6. It increases muscle visibility
If you work out, you may want to watch how your body gets toned. In this case, the hair on your chest, on your back, or your hands may diminish the visibility of your muscles.
By trimming your body hair, your muscles look bigger and you may enjoy looking at your body in the mirror.
7. It makes your body more sexually appealing
More hairless men appear in the media, which receive more and more attention from women.
A hairy chest was considered sexy before but this trend has switched. Today, a bigger part of women are into hairless men.
Even though women don't want to see men completely shaven, they still prefer them to be well-groomed.
The con's of manscaping
1. The unpleasant stubble
The stubble that grows back after a clean shave is unpleasant.
For men, the growing stubble is an itchy and uncomfortable process. While, for women, it can get painful to touch or kiss that area because the stubble is hard.
2. Manscaping takes time
Controlling the length of the body hair requires regularity because it grows back.
It takes time to maintain a constant smooth look of your hands, chest, or back. This, of course, depends on how quickly your hair grows.
3. Manscaping tools may hurt your gentle skin
When shaving or trimming you may give yourself some nicks. This is especially true when you shave down there where the skin is so gentle.
It can be painful and can cause bleeding.
4. Possible itching and irritations
You may experience itching and irritations when hair grows back. This is especially true when you shave your pubic area.
These kinds of skin irritations could be caused by the blade, razor burn, or ingrown hairs.
5. Unmanly perception
Some people don't care much to be well-groomed.
Maybe they work less with people or maybe their goal is smaller. That is perfectly fine. That is their choice.
These people may call you unmanly enough.
But, if you are not affected by occasional sneering remarks on manscaping, you are fine.
6. It can be costly
Hair removal products cost money.
If you want a comfortable shave, it's not a good idea to choose cheap trimming products. Razors, shavers, and trimmers cost money and vary greatly in price.
Cheap products might not have enough moisture on their blades or the sharpness of the blades is not good. This increases the chances of itching and burns.
Conclusion
So, now you have the pros and cons of manscaping.
What will you do?
Did it help you get closer to a decision about buying your next body groomer?
The good thing is that if you don’t like it, the hair will soon grow back again and no one will notice anything.
Do whatever you think is right for you.
But if you decide to give it a try, make sure to shave carefully to not hurt yourself.
