Dear Alice--
I'm only eighteen, but I have a lot of hair on my chest. I'm afraid
of letting women see me with my shirt off because I don't want them to be
turned off. How can I get rid of this rug and keep it under control
without shaving daily? Also, is there away to slow down my beard growth?
Shaving more than once a day can be very irritating to my face, but I hate
looking so dirty.
---Harry
Dear Harry--
If you still feel uncomfortable with the amount of hair you
have, you could cut it, trim it, shave, wax, or use a chemical hair
removal product. For beard growth, you may need to change your
shaving cream or moisturizer and/or change your razor blade if you usually
shave twice a day (which some men do). Talk with a health care provider
about your hormone levels; or, for other ideas about keeping your hair in
check, make an appointment with your health care provider. If you
are at Columbia, call x4-2284 to make an appointment with a provider
at Health Services.
The truth is, the way you feel about your chest hair is up to you. Some
women and men see a hairy man as masculine and sexy. They are turned on by
thick body hair and an interesting hair pattern. It's truly a matter of
individual taste.
- Alice
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