Male and Female Imponderables Part Deux
POSTED BY: Tristan
UPDATED: Monday, May 15, 2006 20:33
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Hmm...hairy armpits...
I myself possess a couple of those, but I am almost fanatic in keeping them clean. As far as a woman with hairy armpits...not a real turn-on. See, for a male it's a Catch-22--we have been bred to appreciate smooth armpits in our mates (at least in America...I spent some time in France...oy!), and if we say we like that, some females will accuse us of prejudice. Can't really win...
Armpit hair acts as a dry lubricant to prevent chafing. It does it's job well, but without proper care, can turn out quite nasty. However, this does mean that pheremones are present, which creates an internal dilema; the smell may be offensive, but the pheremones trigger a base instinct.
EmmaRigby, I started "Reptile-ology 101" over in Talk Story...(I apologize for not being able to properly spell herpetology).
http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=11&t=20538
Holding until you get back, Captain.
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Originally posted by EmmaRigby:
the big pythons!!
Hi EmmaRigby...
I'm not sure where you and Tristan are going with this snake thing, other than the whole 'snake in the grass', reference that some women make about men..., but I had to chime in with this little tale.
In one of my many different occupations, in a time long ago and far, far away... i was employed by a couple who raised, bought and sold, mainly African antelope to zoos and some ranches around the U.S. Now these weren't just run of the mill animal dealers. They had a compound in central Texas that would rival many of the zoos that i visited. They were accredited with the AAZPA (american assoc. of zooligical parks & aquariums), and they loved animals and in turn wanted to do their best to help establish herds of endangered species in this country.
The salesman for this company was a Herpetologist who had worked for the Ft. Worth, TX zoo. John was a big, good natured guy who carried a reminder of a rather ugly snake bite on his little finger - his finger was permanetly curved inward - he had lost all sensation in that area, but he LOVED snakes - and in texas, as you can imagine, there is an abundance of snake skin boots, belts, hat bands and people who just plain don't like snakes. There was more than one ocassion when i had to break up "discusions" between John and some red-neck about his footwear.
Through my association with John, and, i suppose my own pacifist nature, i too, grew to like and admire reptiles. I kept a healthy respect for them though.
So, once I was making a run from Albuquerque, NM back to Texas. I think i was hauling zebra at the time, but I was also to bring back something for the local zoo.... and was given a small box that i put into the sleeper compartment of the truck....right behind me... behind my head.
When i made the delivery to the zoo, a keeper asked me if i would like to see the snake....well it turned out to be an African Green Pit viper.... not the kind of guy you want running around in your mattress. After that, I was a little more cautious about where I put the snake boxes....
that's the tale... a little too long, hopefully not too boring... the point being.....snakes are ok in my book...
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I personally do not like underarm hair on women, including myself. It might trap pheremones, though of this I am not possitive, but I know it traps stink. I am much stinkier if I haven't shaved; there's just no fighting it. Plus it itches me. On men? Well, if it's thin, it's alright, but some guy with massive amounts of thick hair in his armpits is just disgusting to me.
As for the pheremone, thing, I'm convinced personally that pheremones are secreted from many places; sweat glands under arms and on hands and feet, as well as the area around the mouth. At least, those are the areas I seem to smell something very pleasant. BUT if that pleasant smell is masked by ickiness, i.e. thick BO, then it just doesn't do anything for me. There have been times, for example, when I've smelled a sweet/musky scent coming off a signifigant other's feet, and it's been relaxing and a turn on. However, if said feet have been encased in boots all day, they just stink and make me want to run away. I think same holds true for armpits, although I don't tend to be giving pitrubs as much as footrubs, so I can't even be sure of that.
Anyway, hair isn't attractive to me unless it's long and soft and growing out of someone's scalp. That hair I like. Corse, smelly hair is not all that pleasant. I'm sure there are those who don't care, and those who like stinkiness, I'm just not one of them.
Now, I should be fair here and bring up the fact that there are different kinds of sweat. There's the type I call "clean sweat" which tends to happen when someone is, y'know, passionate; though it can happen other times. It doesn't have that stink, kind of a lighter smell. That is not unpleasant, though it's not the most pleasing smell ever. I think it's probably the type that has more pheremones in it, though that's just my theory. Then there's nasty sweat. The been out in the sun working hard sweat, the gym sweat, the been closed up inside shoes too long sweat. The sweat that smells so heavy and nasty I have literally choked on it. Am I making any kind of sense? Anyone know what I'm talking about, here?
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Further discussion of scents!
I'm treating my newfound browncoat with cedar oil; I got it at a thrift store and the previous owner must have smoked/been around a lot of smoke, so it was stinky. My mom suggested cedar oil, which has knocked a lot of that icky smell out. Anyway, I think it smells just heavenly. It would be easy to overdo it worn as a cologne, but I think it's very sexy. And not just because I think my new coat is sexy! Really, I'm loving this smell.
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PhoenixRose,
Thank you for your insight. Yes, it makes perfect sense; BO of death vs the light scent of "clean" sweat...I was trying to say something like that earlier, but you are significantly more eloquent than I. As for hair, I understand what you mean...some men can be as hairy as a Yeti and smell about the same.
Along the lines of hair, what is the common consensus of leg hair on either men or women, but focusing mainly on women?
Pesonally, I prefer smooth-shaved legs on women, but this may be a sexist comment. Again, because of years of having seen shaved legs, that is what I like...I am sure the same is true for most men. There is, of course, the winter hibernation wherein very little shaving takes place, and that does create some humor (Ah! Sasquatch! Run!).
What are everyone's thoughts on this?
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Ah yes, leg hair. For me personally, having shaved legs is more sensual. Sensation goes up when there isn't hair in the way, so I really like having shaved legs. And honestly, would really like a girl to shave her legs if she was with me. Smooth skin is just, well, nice.
The thing about leg hair, of course, is that it starts out pretty light, but gets thicker and darker the more you shave it. Basically, once you start shaving your legs, you do tend to get the "sasquatch" look, but if you never do, it wouldn't happen. Still, like I said, I prefer less body hair to more body hair. Hairy toes are bad too; anyone else shave their toes?
I've never met a man who shaved his legs, but it might be a fun experience. Assuming he could do it right, of course. Men's legs do tend to have more angles, so that could be a recipe for all kinds of hurt.
Really, though, I'm an advocate of shaving because I think it increases sensation. It's sexy for both people involved. Sure, it can be a chore, but a lot of things are, and this one has some kind of payoff. At least to me.
BTW, I don't do the winter hibernation thing unless I'm single. It's more fun, almost, to shave just for the sensual benefits and not because it's expected of me. Course, if I'm single it doesn't matter.
*looks at legs* 
Doesn't seem like it's been that long...
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I can speak as a man who has shaved his legs (again, damn Drama department...). You are right about the all kinds of hurt. I had never shaved my legs before then, and was not used to the angles, etc. However, the finished result was quite nice, but it did feel wierd; not something I would like to do again.
I also agree with the sensation arguement. My wife's legs are ever so much more sensitive shortly after she has shaved. Besides, it also gives me an excuse to rub lotion into her skin 
Anyone else have comments or other questions/observations? I am running out of ideas here...
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Well, I have to say that the whole leg shaving thing is pretty interesting Tristan. In my 22 years of theater the worst I've had to do is dye my hair.
The whole leg shaving thing for women is a must for myself. There is just something about hairy legs (and armpits) that is a huge turn-off. The less hair on the body the better. It's still good for the head, but other than that, it can all go.
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I've know a lot of men who shave their legs and women who don't. It's just a personal choice I guess. Personally I shave because I've done it for so long it's all gross an bristly now also I have really dark hair. I tried the whole no body hair whatsoever thing for a while but wow that was a lot of upkeep. It was an interesting experiment but I'm done with that now.
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Preference question for the females that shave...razor or depilator? In retrospect, I should have used a depilator rather than a razor...might have been less painful...
As far as no body hair at all, that, too, can be quite nice 
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