It used to be that a man with lots of body hair was seen as manly and a man body shaving was frowned upon. It’s believed that this is a holdover from the days of the caveman when a male with lots of body hair was seen as being strong and therefore, if not the leader of a group, a contender. And the one all the cave women wanted to be with.

Man Body Shaving Results in a Smooth Chest

The History of a Man Body Shaving

Even though in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome a man shaving his body was seen as being civilized, the earlier belief is what stuck throughout the centuries, and what most men, even to some extent today, believe. That a man with lots of body hair is a manly man. NOT!

A Man’s Body Hair and Evolution

It seems even evolution is playing a part in a man having less hair. It’s a genetic fact that since man has been wearing clothing, body hair as protection or a signal of prowess is no longer needed and with each generation, men have become noticeably less hairy.

And most men today have a better sense of how to project a more positive image than a Neanderthal. A man shaving his body hair, particularly on his chest and back but also under his arms, finds it beneficial on both hygienic and aesthetic levels.

There’s no doubt about it – Less hair means less heat. And less heat means less odor. So the body shaving man is not only cooler, but he smells better too.

Man With a Shaved Body Posing on the Beach

Why do Bodybuilders Shave their Body?

Bodybuilders have always known that the definition of their muscles is complimented by body shaving. And today, although not necessarily for any type of competition, (except maybe around the pool, beach, or dance floor …), many men are working out to keep their bodies tight. And the man shaving his body reveals this even more so.

Think about it – When did you ever see one of those guys advertising their fitness equipment or videos on tv with a hairy body?

Why More Men are Shaving Their Pubic Area

But where it really gets interesting is when a man is shaving his body in the pubic region.

Because a man looks, feels, and stays smelling cleaner from shaving this part of his body, he gets a lot more attention. Aside from the fact that it’s easier to slip a condom on and off, and his partners don’t complain about getting hairs in their mouth – A man can increase the appearance of his privates by shaving this part of his body.

The bottom line is, that a man who is shaving his body is incredibly attractive to others.