Reasons For Body Grooming
Grooming is a matter of personal preference and men have numerous reasons for trimming or removing their body hair. For most men, being well-groomed means being more attractive to possible partners. In addition, men choose to remove body hair for hygiene purposes, sporting reasons, to show off their muscles, enhance the appearance of their body shape, for religious reasons, to express their personal style or to be up to date with the trends.
Body odor is also a potentially embarrassing grooming issue and a common reason for trimming or removing body hair. While it’s not the hair itself that smells, body odor is caused by bacteria that grow in wet conditions when air is standing still. Hair reduces the amount of air exchange and traps sweat so it can support the growth of odor-causing bacteria.
Besides, trimming or removing body hair has long been popular among athletes because it can provide a slight competitive edge. For swimmers, cyclists and track stars, body hair can slow them down by causing drag or minimal wind resistance. Wrestlers remove hair so their opponents will have less to grab onto while fighting for a win.
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