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writes:Hi all,I just need a bit of advice.My new partner doesnt like my hairy chest (just the chest!!). So I used some hair clippers and trimmed it all to practically zero...bare chest for the 1st time since puberty.I quiet like it..so does she BTW. Only prob is..after a few days...boy does it itch (I shower daily x2). I thought about having it waxed..but after seeing that scene on the film 40 yr old virgin...not way!!Is there anything that I can put on it so I am not scratching my self like a dog? How does one stop the itching? PS I know what you women go through with a Hollywood/Brazilian now OUCH LMAO!! Reply to this Question
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reader, maverick494  +, writes (24 August 2010):
That's normal, not old fashioned. Well, that's what I think, anyway.
Okay, I am a woman so I don't know about chest hair, but I wax my own legs with Veet. It's expensive, but works like a charm. You just need some patience because shaving is quicker. If you're afraid of the pain (chesthair is more resilient than a woman's leg hair) take an asperine a while before you start off.
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 August 2010): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionHi,
Has anyone used Veet or Immac or anything like that...I'm not sure I could go to a Salon to get it done...I only like my partner touching me...bit old fashion I know
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reader, Universe Man +, writes (24 August 2010):
Hydrocortizone is always good for itching, but applying it to your whole chest might not be economical.
I experienced the same thing when I first started shaving my face after having a beard for a long time. I'd shave it all off, then let it grow a while and it would itch like crazy while it came in. Eventually it just stopped doing that. Maybe yours will stop too.
I recommend minimizing the amount of anything you put on the skin, because the best protection is the natural oils in your skin and hair. My personal opinion: no moisturizer, consider only one shower a day, and soap no more than twice a week. There's only a few small parts of your body that are going to stink if you don't wash them regularly with soap.
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reader, maverick494 +, writes (24 August 2010):
I second the waxing recommendation. I used to shave and I just hated it. Then I took the plunge and started waxing. The first time hurts pretty bad. But it gets better over time, not to mention the hairs are gone for +/- 4 weeks!
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reader, tennisstar88 +, writes (24 August 2010):
 Well don't have chest hair myself but to get ready of itching down south, I use any medicated cream..anywhere from medicated bikini zone gel which burns to I found that cortizone cream is a bit more soothing. The area your shaving or trimming gets dry hence the itching so do keep it moisturized with a bit of lotion as well!
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 August 2010): As a woman with much experience of waxing, I can tell you that's it's not really all that bad; the first time isn't pleasant, it's true, but waxing is far and away the best method of hair removal to avoid stubble, and also for longevity. I would recommend that you go to a salon and get it done properly. You wont regret it!
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reader, VikkiDec1 +, writes (24 August 2010):
 Alot of men shave their chests now, especially if their girlfriends dont like hair. You should use unscented and natural body lotion and apply it once or even twice a day. Lotion will keep the skin smooth and make it itch alot less!
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