Shaving underarm hair is still a topic among men. Is pubic hair a source of masculinity and clean-shaven gay men?
Shaving is unsightly and unhygienic, as the pro-shaving camp would surely argue. On the other hand, its opponents would again appeal to nature and the fact that body hair has undeniable functions. Then, of course, there are pure aesthetics and fashion trends. In any case, however, exercising a certain amount of judgement about one's own appearance is one thing, and grooming, which in recent years has taken on the form of a society-wide issue, is another. Is hair really a sign of masculinity? And is a man with shaved underarms (or, heaven forbid, legs) simply gay?
Times are changing...
Shaving pubic hair, and not just in the intimate areas, is truly the #1 male issue. First and foremost, the classic myth that shaving pubic hair is exclusively a woman's issue needs to be debunked. In one fell swoop, then, the claim that men with shaved armpits or shaved legs are effeminate or even gay can be swept off the table. After all, do you feel that a meticulously groomed and hair-free Christiano Ronaldo is an effeminate bimbo?
Regardless, until recently, most men were adamant that getting rid of body hair was not for them. However, it now appears that there has been a change of opinion after all. In an online survey of over 4,000 men, 68% said they shave their armpits thoroughly. The reasons? A full 52% shave for purely aesthetic reasons, while another 16% groom their underarms for sport.
Health above all
While aesthetics is certainly a laudable reason to have a close shave, the truth is that the primary motivation for picking up a razor/shaver should be health, or hygiene. The less armpit hair a person (regardless of gender) has, the less room it gives sweat bacteria to multiply. As a result, people who shave their armpits thoroughly are less smelly, and their sweat stains are less pronounced on their clothes.
Where it came from, it came from - CHLUP
However, there are other scientific investigations related to human body hair than those concerning its modification or complete elimination. While the function of pubic hair in intimate areas is relatively prosaic (protection against the entry of unwanted bacteria), scientists are not so clear about the hair in the armpits. According to Daniel Lieberman, one of Harvard's professors of evolutionary biology, it is possible that armpit hair was once used to "lure" or "attract" others.
The armpits contain countless so-called apocrine glands that produce sweat - which is made up of steroids, lipids, proteins and other chemical components that can communicate certain information. Thus, according to Lieberman, man's ancestors may have used armpit hair to lure a mate - which, of course, no longer works today. On the contrary, one could say that the effect could be quite the opposite. Therefore, shaving the armpits is worth at least considering...
How to shave for the first time?
If you have never shaved your underarms before, the best way to start is with scissors - only after trimming is it advisable to use a razor, otherwise the whole procedure would be painful at best. Before the shave itself, it's not a bad idea to use a loofah or exfoliating body scrub to remove dead skin cells and bacteria. This alone will ensure that your shave is smooth and your skin is free of irritation (not to mention the elimination of ingrown hairs).
Experts recommend shaving (with shaving foam) in the shower, as the warm water softens the hairs and reduces the risk of injury. After the 'treatment', apply an unscented balm to the underarms (avoid alcohol-based ones) and wait a few minutes before applying a moisturising deodorant.
