Men; To shave legs or not???

mioloi wrote:

fisky wrote:

The same goes for arm warmers, calf sleeves, compression tights, funny looking shoes, etc... just do what you want to do.

Shorts over tights?

No. Not that.

Summerlegs wrote:

My running roommate does it and most my training partners do. Quite a lot of sports people do it nowadays too (cyclist, soccer, football).

I have run for over 15 years, am probably faster than you, and it has never even occurred to me to shave my legs.

Are you serious that soccer players do this? And NFL football?

Coach Matematica wrote:

using a razor is not comfortable to cozy up to...Use a hair trimmer without the guard, it's much easier, more comfortable for you and your partner

Huh? You are saying that smooth legs after a razor are less comfortable than stubble after a shave with clippers? Is this what you encourage your GF to do?

Coach Matematica wrote:

- more effective massage (by yourself or therapist)

- easier to tell if you're dehydrated, a little heavy, too lean (unlikely!) etc.

- easier to see symmetries or lack of in the musculature.

You are really reaching here.

More effective massage? Um, massage is all placebo effect anyway so I guess the effect can be enhanced by shaving for the weak-minded.

You check for dehydration by visual inspection of your legs? Jesus, man. I have an easier way.

Asymmetry check? I almost think you're trolling this is so stupid.

Smooth Crude Dude w/ Attitude wrote:

We do what we want. What's more masculine than autonomy? Enjoy your hair and your lack of accomplishments, while I enjoy the dual pleasures of hard work tempered with occasional hedonism, complete with smooth legs, sexually liberated females, and a masculinity that I get to define for myself, not what some other guy defines for me.

You know how I know you're gay?

It doesn't work well for me. My leg hair wicks away the sweat and cools me down. If I shave my legs the sweat just drips off and is wasted.

Perfectly legitimate topic. Lots of triathlete men shave their legs. More of an impact with swimming I think.

Summerlegs wrote:

What are people's opinion on male middle/ long distance runners shaving their legs?

Should you only do it if your fast (semi/ pro level)?

Is it just to look good?

Girls dig it?

Pros/ cons?

I've always considered doing it and now it's summer contemplating doing it. My running roommate does it and most my training partners do. Quite a lot of sports people do it nowadays too (cyclist, soccer, football).

Should you only do it if your fast what?

mioloi wrote:

fisky wrote:

The same goes for arm warmers, calf sleeves, compression tights, funny looking shoes, etc... just do what you want to do.

Shorts over tights?

A line has to be drawn somewhere. Go in the nude of you have to but never under any circumstances be the guy with shorts over tights.

Sometimes I'm hairy and sometimes I'm shaved.

Fact is, I'm happily trans and if I happen to be going out for a party night as a girl I'm shaved.

If you're wearing sheer nylons and heels, you look better shaved.

Summerlegs wrote:

What are people's opinion on male middle/ long distance runners shaving their legs?

Should you only do it if your fast (semi/ pro level)?

Is it just to look good?

Girls dig it?

Pros/ cons?

I've always considered doing it and now it's summer contemplating doing it. My running roommate does it and most my training partners do. Quite a lot of sports people do it nowadays too (cyclist, soccer, football).

Just a little bit of sweatproof makeup is nice too! A guy wants to look his best at that magical moment when he breaks the tape - or when he starts celebrating 10m before the finish.

Born 2 Pun wrote:

Buck up wrote:

I am 50 years old, and I cannot believe how soft, and how gay males are these days. Absolutely pu$$y whipped. And you people don't even realize how pathetic you really are. Buck up and act like a male!

Buck up and quit your homophobia

I think a man shaving his legs is lame, but being homophobic and equating homosexuality with "softness" is far lamer and incredibly bigoted.

Doo wrote:

to thinking hairy legs were gross.

That is the main problem. People thinking that the human body, as it is, as it's supposed to be, is gross.

legs, no

back, yes (please!)

So you are advocating no shaving for ladies? Zz top beards on all guys? Everyone should look like a filthy hippy?

Straight Answers wrote:

So you are advocating no shaving for ladies? Zz top beards on all guys? Everyone should look like a filthy hippy?

I am not an advocate of no shaving. Shave what you want but saying that body hair is gross?

female voter wrote:

legs, no

back, yes (please!)

Many women disagree with that.

Canova>God wrote:

mioloi wrote:

Shorts over tights?

A line has to be drawn somewhere. Go in the nude of you have to but never under any circumstances be the guy with shorts over tights.

I disagree - men shouldn't wear tights unless it is insanely cold outside. However, if they choose to do so, they absolutely wear shorts on over them. No heterosexual man wants to accidentally get a glimpse of your balls while you are wearing tights.

lol - too bad you are fat homie! tights alone are fine when you are fit, and even if you aren't never where shorts over em

Shaving your legs has no real purpose or reason behind it other than for vanity. It won't help your run faster and if you think it will give you a "psychological edge," your attention and focus are misplaced and/or you severely underestimate your competition.

Some women really like it.

I had a gf who begged me to do it. I did after a while, and the sex was often and better