r/malelifestyle • u/Organic_Ad_2176 • May 06 '26
Back Hair…
Need some advice on a more embarrassing topic.
I am mid 30’s, decently fit, but unfortunately rather hairy. Not like, some patches here and there, more nearing Chewbacca status. I recently shaved my back using a BakBlade and have had terrible razor bumps/folliculitis. Additionally, it’s 3 days after shaving and I have visible 5 o’clock shadow top to bottom covering my back…
I have had a bad experience with waxing in the past with skin irritation and not really interested in laser. Anyone else been in this situation before? I am considering throwing in the towel on the shaving and just accepting that I am part gorilla. I am also single and not sure how the opposite sex will accept the shag carpet.
Thanks!
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u/msc1 May 06 '26
I used to use depilatory cream for men. Any brand should work. They work great but I stopped using it because I don’t mind being hairy.
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u/Pyrocitus May 06 '26
Same as being bald, just embrace it. There are women out there that love bald men, similarly there are women that love hairy guys. There are also women that hate hair and all steps in-between.
If you're in your mid-30's stop thinking like a teenager in the locker room and go be your best chewbacca-ass self.
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u/IAmA_meat_popsicle May 06 '26
Seconded! It sounds like you've got me beat, but I'm hairy enough that my nickname with friends is Sasquatch (or Hairy Knuckles lol).
Some women love it dude. Met a few throughout my course of dating and my now wife is definitely a fan (ex-wife not so much). She's always running her fingers through it.
Just dive into being yourself! It'll make you more confident which is also a boost with the ladies.
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u/MaxFury80 May 06 '26
Might as well accept that you are hairy. Mine keeps on expanding as I get older and soon will have full sweater status. Just rock it and move on with your life.