Hairy Houdini

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Registered: 05-05-2007
Hairy Houdini
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Sat, 05-05-2007 - 1:09am
Hair - everywhere! Who said a woman loves a hairy man?!? There's just too much hair - everywhere. From his chest to the end of his legs. It's disgusting and a big turn-off for me. I've suggested that he shave some of it but he will not even consider that. Does anyone out there have this problem? How did you solve it? Do most men think this is sexy?

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Registered: 12-12-2006
In reply to: loosy_loo
Sat, 05-05-2007 - 1:36am
Men are born hairy, or not hairy....would you honestly expect him to shave his whole body? If it's a turn off, then he's not for you.
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Registered: 05-05-2007
In reply to: loosy_loo
Sat, 05-05-2007 - 2:00am
i think after 20+ years of marriage that i would have to disagree with you about him not being for me. obviously there are numerous other things i do love about him, the hair just isn't one of them.
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Registered: 10-28-2006
In reply to: loosy_loo
Sat, 05-05-2007 - 3:33am

Hey girl I understand you. I don't care for hairy men ether.
(No offense to any guys) I think your husband might be put off on shaving
because it's a lot of work and it might hurt his feeling that you don't like it.
It may not. He may just like his hair. What if (you) shaved it off and you both got
naked while you did it and then had great sex afterwards. He might like that.
That might give him motivation to shave it. Shoot that would work for my DH he
likes for me to shave him down stairs. Just a thought.

Kareese

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Registered: 12-12-2006
In reply to: loosy_loo
Sat, 05-05-2007 - 8:23am
Sorry about that! You didn't SAY it was your husband of 20+ years......it sounded like someone you'd just met, or someone you were dating. Obviously, he must have other redeeming qualities.
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Registered: 03-31-2007
In reply to: loosy_loo
Sat, 05-05-2007 - 8:52am

Welcome to the board loosy_loo.

He may not want to keep up with the maintenance of shaving. Shaving would probably require that he does that pretty often, which can also take a lot of time. The hair will be stubbly when it grows back, and that won't be fun for either of you.

A couple of options that might work for you is to have him trim his hair (like a guy does a beard). He can cut it close, but it will still be soft. That, I would think he might go along with for pubic hair.

As far as other hair, maybe you could get him to get his chest (and back if needed) waxed. He could choose to leave some of the hair that way. Also, the waxing is quicker and lasts longer. If he doesn't want to go to a salon, you can get wax to use at home. Although, he may like the idea of going to the salon ;-)

Do you have any plans to go to the beach this Summer? Hang out at a public pool? Maybe you can find a look that you like while there. If he sees someone with the look you want, maybe he will be more likely to try it.

I don't know if most men think it's sexy, I think they are just born that way. The hair works well to capture sweat, and they probably don't want to put time (and energy) into maintaining it. As they age, the hair does seem to multiply. As they get older, it grays and gets coarser. I personally love a guy with hair, but not too much hair. I dated a guy once that was so hairy, and the hair was relatively straight and long. This guys back looked like a shag rug!



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Registered: 05-05-2007
In reply to: loosy_loo
Sat, 05-05-2007 - 10:30am
Great idea! i especially like the part of me shaving him and then celebrating afterwards!!! we're talking high maintenance, but heck.....all the more chances to play!
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Registered: 05-05-2007
In reply to: loosy_loo
Sat, 05-05-2007 - 10:44am

Thanks, Misty. I totally agree about the shaving; too high maintenance and uncomfortable between shaves. I've mentioned clipping to him....just haven't won him over yet. But I feel certain that will come. Then maybe he'll concede to some waxing.

I, too like some hair and have found it true that as he ages, the hair is coarser.

Thanks for the great ideas and options. I think he'd love going to the salon. Since his birthday is in a couple of months, I think a gift certificate to a salon would be a great gift!!

loosy_loo

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Registered: 03-08-2004
In reply to: loosy_loo
Sat, 05-05-2007 - 3:53pm

I don't have a problem with Dh's body hair at all.

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Registered: 01-04-2007
In reply to: loosy_loo
Sat, 05-05-2007 - 4:51pm

Haha my guy would NEVER EVER go to a salon. For any reason. Lol. He isn't hairy at all though so it's all good...just a tiny bit of soft chest hair which I love.

I just have a question for you loosy_loo....If you've been married for 20+ years now, why do you want him to shave or wax NOW? Or have you ALWAYS been on him to do it and he just never has ??

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Registered: 02-20-2007
In reply to: loosy_loo
Sat, 05-05-2007 - 6:32pm
Maybe he'll wax it.


Edited 5/5/2007 6:37 pm ET by kendenrayne
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