Guys’ bizarre grooming habits; are you ready for the newest male maintenance craze? They’re prettifying their hair … down there! Cosmo got to the bottom of this shear lunacy. (The Cosmo Scoop).(Brief Article)

Cosmopolitan June 1, 2002 | Haber, Heather * It seems the easy-upkeep guy–brush teeth, wet down rogue cowlick with saliva, and go–may be an endangered species. A few guys have already started stealing our moisturizers and fancy shampoos. Now, some of them have begun to ape our pube pruning and are sprucing up their own private parts. Will guys jump on the Brazilian bandwagon? God, we hope not. Here’s what they’re up to down there.

uh-huh, they really groom their groins There’s no denying that the buzz on male pube maintenance is getting louder. On Cosmopolitan.com’s message boards, men have been posting notes revealing explicit details of where and how they perform the task, and readers have been asking us how to persuade their guys to prune their bushes. Experts also agree that guy crotch care is au courant: Philippe Dumont, owner of Nickel Spa, a men-only salon in New York City, says, “We have definitely seen more men grooming their pubic area, a service we don’t offer.” where they get bare How much they take off–and where–varies from guy to guy. Some cue balls take it all off (we’re talking totally bald). But most guys keep their pubic triangle intact –just a bit more downsized and polished with some trimming and subtle shaving. (These more conservative guys don’t even enter the ballpark.) how they clear the crops Men tend to perform their own shearing rituals in the privacy of home. There are few men-only salons, and not only do unisex salons rarely offer bikini waxing for guys, but frankly, how many guys do you know who’d risk being seen at a beauty parlor? The fellas we spoke to agreed that manicure scissors or an electric beard trimmer works best for basic coiffing. But the guys who go the distance for totally-nude twins report they use a razor … and a very steady hand. site beard trimmer

why they clear the The main reason guys say they go for southern exposure is the theory that less hair on them equals a more pleasant oral-sex experience for you (and therefore, he prays, more frequent). Not only does it cut down on the chances of you getting icky hairs stuck in your mouth, but they also claim the lack of an overrun, odor-trapping forest makes the whole area more appealing and inviting. Guys also swear that a hairless package is more sensitive. “I couldn’t believe the difference,” says Stan *, 29. “After shaving, even soaping myself in the shower was erotic as hell.” Shorter hair is also less likely to get caught in the zippers of commando advocates or in a condom. “I shave my balls and my `condom zone,’” explains Jeremy, 25. “It hurts when long hairs get caught in the rolled end of a rubber.” And last but certainly not least, these smooth operators prize the instant-growth illusion–they claim that trimming the hair at the base of their penises makes them look as much as one inch longer. in our site beard trimmer

the shortcomings Pubic regrowth is no fun for anyone, but men who shave their balls have it the worst. Because a guy’s testicles tend to rub against his legs, stubble there can cause serious chafing. Fortunately, applying talcum powder or lotion to the area can make itchiness less of a problem. But then again, guys do love to scratch down there.

* Names have been changed.

Ladies, do you have any experience with a supergroomed guy? And guys, if you’re reading this, we want you to reveal your hair-removal routine. Spill all the dirt in the Guys Uncensored message board at Cosmopolitan.com.

Haber, Heather