Ok - So I don't want to come off as a bitch about this.
I know that body hair is genetic.
You don't chose to have it, or not to.
I get it.
That being said....
If you have it,
DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
I am going to make this post two fold. I will do an extra-small literature review (sorry, no APA citations!) and then give my honest opinion.
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DEFINITION:
Hypertrichosis (also called Ambras syndrome) is an abnormal amount of hair growth on the body; extensive cases of hypertrichosis have informally been called werewolf syndrome.
The two distinct types of hypertrichosis are generalized
hypertrichosis, which occurs over the entire body, and localized
hypertrichosis, which is restricted to a certain area. Hypertrichosis can be either congenital (present at birth) or acquired later in life. The excess growth of hair occurs in areas of the skin with the exception of androgen-dependent hair of the pubic area, face, and axillary regions. (Wikipedia, 2012)
OK OK OK! I am blowing things out of proportion. This condition is really rare. In all honesty, I am not talking about Hypertrichosis (Jesus help them!). I am just talking about those people (men) who are hairy and choose to do NOTHING about it. Being hairy is a really, really, really big turn off, and, could be a real mood killer.
A Little Personal History:
I can really be a hardcore bitch sometimes, and for this I am truly sorry (this too is genetic)! Way back when (circa 2011)- I evilly, (but humorously,) shouted out a (really nice, good) guy for not being manscaped. Looking back on it - it is a personal choice, and in all honesty, if it's not ruining "your game" it is probably something you don't need to address; and, it's definitely not my place to shout you out. Regardless, I am not sure why it bothered me so much. I have seen porn for the 70's... body hair (e.g., bushes) were really in.... even a desired, sexy trait! I don't know exactly how, or when it happened, but now (2000's +) being sexy is being extremely manscaped, or hairless (ladies too!). I don't know if this is just a genetic (innate) preference I have, or it is something I acquired, but it ruins it for me. (i.e., if I was a guy, and I saw a hairy body, I'd lose my stiffy).
TO ME nothing is more unattractive than meeting a nice (attractive) guy in a v-neck, and then looking at his chest and wondering "is he wearing a sweater under there?" "Maybe he's growing it out for locks-for-love?" or "I wonder if his birthday's coming up so I could buy him a "no-no" or a weed wacker?" (Don't judge me... you have thought it too, but you're too shy (beta-style) to say anything!)
Furthermore: body hair gives me the 'heebee jeebee's'). It is 2012 people! We have sent people to the moon, we can clone shit, and you're telling me you never heard of LASER HAIR REMOVAL? NAIR? What about a razor? I know you have one ( chances are you're not rocking a hassidic beard!) Please get more shaving cream (or ask me, I will get it for you!), and do the rest of your body! Oh, or wait, you don't want to shave off your natural body heater because you're worried you won't look so manly?!? Not to worry, that's why G-d invented trimmers (and scissors)! Please take care of your shit, and I will take care of mine. DONE DEAL.
Sadly (or awesomely), My hatred of body hair has gone so far -I have waxed guy's chests. Trust me, (and if you don't you can ask my friends), I have gone out, spent my own money, have taken time out of my busy day (eh, not really so busy) to come over, allow you to talk to me about your day (like I actually gave a shit), and then become your personal estheician! For FREE! Just so I wouldn't have to see the Man-FUR. This is a serious problem, but thankfully not an epidemic!
Thinking more in-depth about this, I wonder how many opportunities I have 'passed up' because 'he' was a hairy dude. I am sure in some karmatic way I will end up marrying a hairy man, or have hairy kids, or when I start going through menopause I'll start growing un-slightly hair. (FML!)
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That being said, I am not going to leave people in the dark about this issue. If you are a sufferer, (sorry your genetic makeup sucks) here are a few things you can do:
Hair removal treatments are categorized into two principal subdivisions: temporary removal and permanent removal.Treatment may have adverse effects by causing scarring, dermatitis, or hypersensitivity.
Temporary hair removal may last from several hours to several weeks,
depending on the method used. These procedures are purely cosmetic. Depilation methods, such as trimming, shaving, and depilatories, remove hair to the level of the skin and produce results that last several hours to several days. Epilation methods, such as plucking, electrology, waxing, sugaring, threading, remove the entire hair from the root, the results lasting several days to several weeks.
Permanent hair removal uses chemicals, energy of various types, or a combination to target the areas that regulate hair growth. Laser hair removal is the most effective method of long-term hair removal. Electrolysis (electrology) is also used for permanent hair removal.
Medication to reduce production of hair is currently under testing.
One medicinal option suppresses testosterone by increasing the sex
hormone-binding globulin. Another controls the overproduction of hair through the regulation of a luteinizing hormone.(Wikipedia, 2012).
In Closing: --- IF THIS WILL HELP CHANGE THE LIFE OF A MAN WITH MAN-FUR, I HAVE DONE MY PART!
P.S. - If you are an attractive (single?) male, and/or an already established friend, and you'd like to become manscapped, or hairless, give me a call! I'll hook you up! :)
Xo.
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