Body hair and attraction is highly subjective, but polls show that plenty of women are drawn to moderate amounts of chest hair. Polls also show that plenty of women find either extreme—very hairy chests, or no hair at all—attractive.
Whether hairy chests are considered gross is subjective and varies by personal preference, cultural norms, and societal trends. Some people find body hair attractive and associate it with masculinity or naturalness, while others may prefer a hairless appearance for aesthetic or comfort reasons.
Yes, it's completely okay for a guy to have no chest hair. Body hair varies widely among individuals due to genetics, hormonal levels, and ethnicity. Some men naturally have little to no chest hair, and this is perfectly normal.
More than 71% of male respondents say they've never been turned off by a partner's pubic or butt hair.
But some women will be completely turned off by even a few scraggly hairs and others will be turned off by a bare chest. It's all up to you and whether you like your chest hair. If you're wanting to shave it, shave it. If it's too much hassle, don't.
A recent study showed that women prefer men with a little chest hair. I'm not talking gorilla hairy, but some hair.
Manual shaving
Wet shaving with a sharp razor can be used anywhere, however it's particularly great for legs, armpits, arms and bikini line. In general, we recommend women shave every one to three days during a shower or bath if the goal is to maintain smooth skin.
The removal of body hair is highly influenced by marketing strategies and media, which paints hair removal as a representation of youth and femininity. Therefore, the primary reason for the male preference for a hairless body is the preconceived expectation towards women regarding youth and femininity.
“Three out of every 10 guys you date would consider breaking up with you because your pubic hair wasn't up to their standards,” or whatever that means to them, says Drucker. “It shows the extent to which men really think their partner should change their pubic hair if they don't like it,” adds Amelia.
Nobody likes a shaggy dog story, or a shaggy pair of balls.
While some guys think that having hairless balls is less attractive than having hairy ones, we respectfully disagree—and so do plenty of women who have told us so (and then they asked us to show them our smooth testicles).
This study examined male preference for hairy and shaved female genitalia. Pubic hair, although still functional in terms of dissipation of phermononal secretions, was perceived by heterosexual males recruited in the university (age range: 19-38 years, N = 96) as much less attractive as shaved female genitalia.
However, shaving and trimming are techniques you can easily master at home. It's also okay to decide not to shave your pubic hair at all! It's quite normal to let it grow out, though you must wash and dry it properly. Otherwise, you can cause itchiness and rashes from dried-out skin or clogged pores.
It is theorized that chest hair was a positive physical attribute thousands of years ago that helped keep your body warm. Chest hair also made it easier to visually spot fleas on the body. It's also believed the reason men have chest hair to this day is due to sexual selection.
Is body hair a sign of high testosterone? Testosterone can cause hair growth but it's not always a sign of high testosterone levels. Testosterone and oestrogen are sex hormones, and they help determine how your hair grows. This means not only where, but also the texture, thickness and colour of that hair.
The lack of love for chest hair specifically is clear, too. In 2021, a study by YouGov Body Image found that only a third of Brits think men look better with “somewhat hairy chests”, while a lowly four percent think men look best with “very hairy” ones.
Chest hair has been perceived in an ever-changing manner throughout history, from off-putting during certain periods to being viewed as a signifier of attractiveness, virility, and dominance in others[4].
A combination of polls shows that 80 to 90 percent of women prefer some amount of grooming for starters. Only 10 to 20 percent prefer guys with a completely unkempt bush; this means that going wild below the waist is not the default look.
According to a 2020 survey of 148 men, 70% prefer women to completely shave or wax their pubic hair, while 27% prefer trimmed or shaped pubic hair, and 3% prefer natural pubic hair. However, only 9% of men would end a date or sex because of a woman's grooming habits.
Q: What are some popular pubic hair styles for men besides the Boyzilian? A: Some popular pubic hair styles for men include the “landing strip” (a narrow strip of hair), the “triangle” (a neat triangular shape), the “natural but neat” (trimmed but not completely removed), and the “completely bare” look.
Doctors, dermatologists, and specialists recommend trimming or sugaring unwanted hairs instead because it's far less invasive than tweezing. Plus, sugaring lasts up to 4-6 weeks, whereas plucked hairs will grow back in less than a week.
H. Harris, publishing in the British Journal of Dermatology in 1947, wrote Native Americans have the least body hair, Han Chinese people and black people have little body hair, white people have more body hair than black people and Ainu have the most body hair.
The removal of armpit and leg hair by American women became a new practice in the early 20th century due to a confluence of multiple factors. One cultural change was the definition of femininity. In the Victorian era, it was based on moral character.
Shaving against the grain – i.e. up the leg – supposedly gives a closer shave, but it also increases the risk of nicks, cuts and bumps. It's best to start by shaving down the leg, in the direction of the hair's growth.
The Bermuda Triangle
In 2021 this style wasn't as popular, but we are now seeing more growth in the pubic region and more trimming! This is a common options to again keep the sides nice and groomed, while leaving hair in the pubic region.
Changes to Your Pubic Hair
Because oestrogen hormone production reduces, there is a predominance of male hormone called testosterone. This may result in a loss of pubic hair so that your pubic hair becomes thinner and more sparse.