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By Elizabeth Narins For Men's Life Today
You’re sitting across the table from a girl who’s so hot even you can’t believe she agreed to go out with you. Things are going well... that is, until you slip your hand beneath the table to graze her leg and find your fingers tangled in the forest of her straggly, overgrown leg hair.
Horrified? Fair enough. But have you ever considered how she might respond to your unkempt underbrush? In the interest of fairness, we asked our no-holds-barred Men’s Life Today Girl Panel™ to share their real feelings about your head-to-toe topiary. We think you’ll find the results enlightening.
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| Samantha, 21 | Danielle, 23 | Veronica, 24 | Stacey, 24 | Aditi, 30 | Natalia, 25 |
Chest Fur
“Unless you’re a professional swimmer and must rid yourself of all body hair, there is no excuse for taking it off. I like a hairy chest. Nothing too insane, though. I'm trying to date within my species.” -- Veronica
“Hair on men is sexy, but only if the guy keeps it clean. That said, I've also gone for men without hairy chests.” -- Aditi
“Very curly chest hair is not attractive.” -- Samantha
“Trimming to make it less ‘mountain man’ is OK -- but straight razor shaving is not.” – Stacey
Untamed Tummy
“No garden, please. I like to find the bellybutton. Keep hair the same length as the chest so it looks uniform.” -- Stacey
“If hair consumes the stomach to the point that we don’t know what he’s hiding under there, I say it’s time to trim, boys! Put the clippers to work. Show me what you’re working with. Let me see those abs!” – Danielle
“Tummy hair can look sexy, but it depends on size - of the hair and tummy! “ -- Aditi
Plush Pits
“I hate armpit hair in both men and women” -- Aditi
“You Tarzan, me Jane. All men should have armpit hair, but I can’t imagine it ever being a deal breaker [if someone doesn’t].” -- Danielle
“Just shower.” -- Stacey
Fuzzy Forearms
“You should always have hair here... unless people are mistaking you for Teen Wolf, in which case I would recommend you make some changes.” -- Danielle
“Do not shave your arms. Ever. In the words of [30 Rock’s] Liz Lemon, ‘That's a deal breaker, ladies.’ As long as I can still see some actual arm it's not a problem.” -- Veronica
Back Blanket
“Ew. Do whatever it takes to make it all disappear!” -- Danielle
“Back hair is gross and unattractive.” -- Samantha
“Back hair is never -- I repeat, never -- sexy. If it looks like a bear rug is peeking out from behind your collar, please take it off. All of it.” -- Aditi
“A hairy back beats bacne, I guess.” -- Natalia
Below-the-belt Brush
“If you expect me to maintain, don't think you can slack off. Clean it up a little, but be wary of stubble if your lady friend keeps it bare below the belt. It could cause some uncomfortable stubble burn.” -- Veronica
“If you cut an inch, you can ‘grow’ an inch... if you know what I mean.” -- Stacey
“If it’s a jungle down there, let’s just be friends.” -- Danielle
“As long as it doesn't tickle too much and smells good!” -- Aditi
Long-haired Legs
“Hair? Yes, please. Let it be.” -- Stacey
“If you’re a woolly mammoth everywhere else, the legs are the last thing you have to worry about.” -- Natalia
“I’m the only one that’s supposed to be smooth!” -- Danielle
“They better be hairy or I'll wake up and think I'm spooning my best friend.” -- Veronica
Bottom Line:
“Be comfortable in your own hairy/hairless skin. Some ladies like a hairy man, some like it less so. But trust me, we aren't climbing in bed with you because your armpit hair is perfectly groomed or we can see our reflection in your waxed chest. If you ever end up dating a girl that makes specific body grooming requests, she isn't worth your time.” --Veronica
“Hair on a guy represents his manly side (in my opinion) but too much hair makes the guy look like a Neanderthal.” -- Samantha
“Just keep a clean face and you’re golden.” -- Natalia
Photo Credit: @iStockphoto.com/ntmw
Elizabeth Narins is group editor of Men’s Life Today and Style and Tech for Men at Studio One Networks. The former YourTango.com Love Buzz blogger upholds a strict no-tolerance policy towards male back hair.
