I am dealing with some issues with regard to self consciousness that I could use advice on.
I’m a male in my 30’s. For years, I was self conscious about my chest hair. It’s not that I had a lot but I never felt it looked that good. After shaving for a couple of years, I tried to get it waxed a few times. My skin was way too sensitive and that didn’t work.
Then, I got a good deal on a laser package - and after about seven or eight treatments over 18 months, we had success. That gave me a smooth chest that I now feel more comfortable with.
However, the challenge I have now is what to do about the rest of my body hair. I’m not overly hairy by any stretch - but I like the comfort of being clean.
The first issue was my arms. I tried shaving my arms and I preferred the clean look. I also thought it looked more consistent to have the chest and the arms smooth - so the bare chest didn’t look so obviously shaved or waxed.
However, I’ve been told my a few people that men should have some hair on my arms. The dilemma is I prefer being smooth and have been regularly getting my arms waxed.
While getting my arms waxed, I’ve had one aesthetician recommend also removing the underarm hair as she said bushy underarms with a smooth chest and/or arms didn’t look good. Basically, I was now facing being completely bare on my upper body. I went and tried it and it’s definitely more comfortable.
The question is - have I gone too far. Being smooth and clean doesn’t bother me personally - but I get worried that may be a turn off to others.
What I’d like to hear from women is their opinion of guys who have smooth bodies. I’d like to hear from men who have done so and what the reaction (if any) they’ve had from friends, family, and significant others.
Is just doing the chest ok? Can I do other areas (legs, etc.)
This has been hard for me - and even though I’ve had my arms (and underarms) waxed several times, I still get self conscious when I go to do it.