Pubic hair removal (Male) : Shaving vs. Waxing , Pros/Cons, Myths/Fears, Amount of hair taken off, and anything else related to male pubic hair removal!

The idea/concept of male pubic waxing, while I know it existed, has started to peak my interest... I have shaved for about 2 years now, and have started to ponder if I should start waxing instead....

With this, I want to start a discussions of your methods and preferences. Pro's and Cons of each, Positive and negative experiences and any other general information or opinion on both or either method.

(Specifically I think that a lot of the fear of waxing for us guys is the unknown.. the process, the possible pain and the like.... I think this discussion can dispell, or confirm some of these "myths".... so do, please share!)

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Contributor: JustYourAverageGuy JustYourAverageGuy
Naturally, statistics speak for themselves, so lets hear what method you prefer!
Answers (private voting - your screen name will NOT appear in the results):
23  (11%)
160  (74%)
15  (7%)
17  (8%)
Total votes: 215
Poll is open
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Contributor: Sir Sir
Definitely shave and trim.
07/29/2010
Contributor: iceman681 iceman681
want to try lazer
09/30/2010
Contributor: thormxt10 thormxt10
I shave and trim.
09/30/2010
Contributor: Moein Moein
I shave always, but for 2 months ago I have alergic symptomps. I thing I will change to chemical shaving materials.
11/29/2010
Contributor: Tidwtrguy Tidwtrguy
Quote:
Originally posted by iceman681
want to try lazer
Lazer works but it is a religious experience. Each burst from the lazer feels like a small electric shock. Until you have it done on your 'junk' it is hard to explain. It really doesn't hurt much on the shaft but when they get to the scrotum….that will definitely wake you up!
12/16/2010
Contributor: nyc cpl nyc cpl
I got brazilian waxing few days back and loving it. This was my first time and it didn't hurt as much as I was expecting
12/24/2010
Contributor: moonch1ld moonch1ld
I do a very close trim/shave down to a fine stubble with a beard trimmer
12/27/2010
Contributor: philz philz
I shave. I am not interested in having my own persona forest in my crotch. Plus I`d feel bad for the ladies too.
12/28/2010
Contributor: That Guy That Guy
Brazilian hurt like a bastard. My skin gets irritated no matter what I do, but at least with waxing it lasts longer.
02/12/2011
Contributor: That Guy That Guy
Quote:
Originally posted by Tidwtrguy
Lazer works but it is a religious experience. Each burst from the lazer feels like a small electric shock. Until you have it done on your 'junk' it is hard to explain. It really doesn't hurt much on the shaft but when they get to the ... more
I wonder what it would cost to just do the shaft.
02/12/2011
Contributor: purplekidney purplekidney
We've been experimenting for a while with what works best and is lowest maintenance. She says stubble scratches too much, so trimming the "upper" pubes and shaving everything else works best for us.
04/01/2011
Contributor: Cedarlooman Cedarlooman
Quote:
Originally posted by purplekidney
We've been experimenting for a while with what works best and is lowest maintenance. She says stubble scratches too much, so trimming the "upper" pubes and shaving everything else works best for us.
That is what I do. I try to shave every day, but can go two before the stubble gets bad. I use a mach 3 and King of Shaves shave gel and it works great. I am scared to death of a wax. I had my eyebrows done once and that hurt bed enough I never want that done to my personal regions!
04/04/2011
Contributor: purplekidney purplekidney
He: Whatever you do, don't wax. You'll rip your nuts off!

She: Oh. My. God. I married him, folks.
04/09/2011
Contributor: MontereyJak MontereyJak
Long time shaved but really interested in waxing though. A close friend wants to wax me.
04/09/2011
Contributor: Steve of Eden Steve of Eden
I say shave(and trim)... but I like some hair... sooo yeah... I am sure you could trim with waxing... though it would be harder I would think...
07/03/2011
Contributor: Beck Beck
I finally got my old man to shave! I am so glad he did just makes things better for me. A lot less hair in my throat now.
08/01/2011
Contributor: Lucky21 Lucky21
I waxed once. Didn't mind the discomfort, but didn't really care for the feeling. So now I do a combination of shaving/trimming and if I need to get "wax like" close, I'll use something like Nair/Veet.
08/01/2011
Contributor: Sex'и'Violence Sex'и'Violence
I shave regularly but have never waxed before so I can't really make that call.. I want to give waxing a shot one of these days.
08/01/2011
Contributor: unfulfilled unfulfilled
I do both though waxing doesn't leave the stupid razor bumps.
12/08/2011
Contributor: Blooddragon Blooddragon
Quote:
Originally posted by JustYourAverageGuy
Naturally, statistics speak for themselves, so lets hear what method you prefer!
Shave and trim
12/09/2011
Contributor: HannahPanda HannahPanda
I shave mostly, or trim when I'm just not feeling up to it.
12/21/2011
Contributor: Sublime Sublime
I shave and trim. Had a girlfriend years ago wax my legs with that home microwave stuff and it was an interesting experience.
12/25/2011
Contributor: Undead Undead
Quote:
Originally posted by JustYourAverageGuy
Naturally, statistics speak for themselves, so lets hear what method you prefer!
Shave.
01/08/2012
Contributor: spineyogurt spineyogurt
I want to start waxing but i shave
02/26/2012
Contributor: GirlOnGirl GirlOnGirl
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02/26/2012
Contributor: ECU Pirate ECU Pirate
you could use chemicals like veet. its nice for about a day before its spikey. I usually prefer to just trim.
02/27/2012
Contributor: Stinkytofu10 Stinkytofu10
Quote:
Originally posted by Tidwtrguy
Lazer works but it is a religious experience. Each burst from the lazer feels like a small electric shock. Until you have it done on your 'junk' it is hard to explain. It really doesn't hurt much on the shaft but when they get to the ... more
thanks for the heads up.
03/05/2012
Contributor: Stinkytofu10 Stinkytofu10
I trim and shave.
03/05/2012
Contributor: woofcub woofcub
shave and trim, the idea of waxing down there just seems painful to me.
03/09/2012
Contributor: Trepier Trepier
Waxing just seems like a more painful alternative.
03/10/2012
Contributor: cepl5869 cepl5869
shave and trim
04/03/2012
Contributor: Clubbinseals Clubbinseals
usually just trim to avoid stubble
04/21/2012
Contributor: SkinFlute SkinFlute
I like trimmed, but the occasional wax for special occasions.
05/26/2012
Contributor: mmmmm mmmmm
Shave and trim
05/28/2012
Contributor: Missmarc Missmarc
Quote:
Originally posted by JustYourAverageGuy
Naturally, statistics speak for themselves, so lets hear what method you prefer!
I prefer to shave.
06/12/2012
Contributor: wicked weasel wicked weasel
Hurts like hell especially if its long, but after awhile
you get use to it after every 2 months.
06/17/2012
Contributor: iabicpl09 iabicpl09
Shave and trim
06/24/2012
Contributor: srval69 srval69
my husband shaves every now and then but i wish he would more often it just seems nicer and less hair in the mouth possibly
06/27/2012
Contributor: Trysexual Trysexual
I use electric clippers. Don't want shave bumps and too cheap to go get waxed. I've tried nair in places too. I trim though and clip bikini line, not full wax/shave.
09/22/2012
Contributor: The Majikat The Majikat
just trim
10/23/2012
Contributor: falalena falalena
Quote:
Originally posted by JustYourAverageGuy
Naturally, statistics speak for themselves, so lets hear what method you prefer!
i shave, but one time i did go get a wax. it was amazing, but i hate you have to let it grow out between waxes.
12/20/2012
Contributor: Kirill1171 Kirill1171
Shaving
02/23/2013
Contributor: tunacan75 tunacan75
Waxing just sounds so...feminine!
02/28/2013
Contributor: karenm karenm
He and I both shave every day or two. I've thought about waxing though.
03/05/2013
Contributor: Boyfriend Boyfriend
shaving
03/09/2013
Contributor: Scythe Scythe
Quote:
Originally posted by Sir
Definitely shave and trim.
I use some beard clippers and remove the majority of hair down there.
05/24/2013
Contributor: UsArmyGuy UsArmyGuy
just switched from nair to waxing, wife likes it
05/26/2013
Contributor: Gr8pumpkin Gr8pumpkin
Quote:
Originally posted by JustYourAverageGuy
Naturally, statistics speak for themselves, so lets hear what method you prefer!
Started with trimming the thatch nicely, have moved on to shaving just the shaft most of the way down, nearly every day, nice and smooth ! I wonder who you would get to lazer the hair ? Not sure I would want a woman to handle my junk, and zap it , on the other hand, I am not that keen on having a fella doing it either...conundrum.
05/27/2013
Contributor: SexScienceAndFood SexScienceAndFood
I don't shave, just trim short. I have shaved before. In truth, I hate body hair and would wax it all off if it wasn't a constant hassle and expense.
07/09/2014
Contributor: OH&W, Lovebears OH&W, Lovebears
I have found if I go totally bare and if she is also, that while in the missionary position our skin since wet with body fluids sticks to each other. That causes painful suction between our bodies. Also leaves me with a rash. So trim is my vote.

WW, how's that for one long terribly written sentence. Sorry .
07/09/2014
Contributor: Wicked Wahine Wicked Wahine
Quote:
Originally posted by OH&W, Lovebears
I have found if I go totally bare and if she is also, that while in the missionary position our skin since wet with body fluids sticks to each other. That causes painful suction between our bodies. Also leaves me with a rash. So trim is my ... more
@OH&W: Hey, cut it out, man! You're giving people the impression that I am a grammar Nazi! I understood what you said just fine and you don't owe me any apologies. Please, let people know I don't hound you about what you write!

Anyway, I thought you made an interesting point that I hadn't heard or thought of before.
07/10/2014
Contributor: OH&W, Lovebears OH&W, Lovebears
Quote:
Originally posted by Wicked Wahine
@OH&W: Hey, cut it out, man! You're giving people the impression that I am a grammar Nazi! I understood what you said just fine and you don't owe me any apologies. Please, let people know I don't hound you about what you write! ... more
Sorry WW, You do know I was just funning around right ? Everybody knows your are one of the most helpful if not "d" most helpful member on EF.
07/10/2014
Contributor: Wicked Wahine Wicked Wahine
Quote:
Originally posted by OH&W, Lovebears
Sorry WW, You do know I was just funning around right ? Everybody knows your are one of the most helpful if not "d" most helpful member on EF.
Thanks, OH&W! Of course I knew you were kidding, but what I meant is that other people might not know it and to them it may look like I am a grammar Nazi. (In fact, it's already happened.)
07/11/2014
Contributor: toysforall toysforall
I cut it short using a beard trimmer.
08/30/2014
Contributor: Inquisitor Inquisitor
Has anyone used a depilatory cream? If so, what should you stay away from and what works? As a guy, I've considered hair removal, but, the thought of a razor blade anywhere remotely close to the guys is off putting to say the least . Most probably the only way anyone is getting a razor in that area is if I'm heavily sedated and tied down.

Luckily, my partner seems to like the hairy look and hasn't requested a hair cut .
05/21/2015
Contributor: OH&W, Lovebears OH&W, Lovebears
Quote:
Originally posted by Inquisitor
Has anyone used a depilatory cream? If so, what should you stay away from and what works? As a guy, I've considered hair removal, but, the thought of a razor blade anywhere remotely close to the guys is off putting to say the least . Most ... more
I read the dc can cause rashes in some cases. Yep, nicks and cut do hurt, but the little bleeding doesn't last long. Just stings like heck for few seconds.
05/21/2015
Contributor: Vnessa Vnessa
Quote:
Originally posted by Inquisitor
Has anyone used a depilatory cream? If so, what should you stay away from and what works? As a guy, I've considered hair removal, but, the thought of a razor blade anywhere remotely close to the guys is off putting to say the least . Most ... more
I don't use them, but you can try one for bikini areas. Do a patch test on a small area of skin before going all "balls out" though. Most creams are a bit harsh So be careful.

I would consider a Brazilian. If you find a good person, they will be very quick and efficient. You want someone that is good with "hard" wax. It takes less time.
05/21/2015
Contributor: Lvstoplay Lvstoplay
Quote:
Originally posted by Vnessa
I don't use them, but you can try one for bikini areas. Do a patch test on a small area of skin before going all "balls out" though. Most creams are a bit harsh So be careful.

I would consider a Brazilian. If you find a good ... more
I've used Nair, which seems to be ok. I hate having to wait the like 10 - 15 minutes though before I can wash it off, I don't usually have enough time when I head in for a shower. Also most of them smell weird. The clay type does seem to work a little better though.
05/22/2015
Contributor: Amber1319 Amber1319
Quote:
Originally posted by JustYourAverageGuy
Naturally, statistics speak for themselves, so lets hear what method you prefer!
Always Shave
05/27/2015
Contributor: TheToyGuy TheToyGuy
If you want each individual hair ripped out with at least six weeks before regrowth try using an epilator.

Less painful than waxing your groin but the experience takes longer, however once you've done it a quick once over every other week ensures silky smoothness.
09/12/2015
Contributor: Wickedly Yours Wickedly Yours
Quote:
Originally posted by JustYourAverageGuy
Naturally, statistics speak for themselves, so lets hear what method you prefer!
I love when my man is shaved.
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