I shave because I enjoy oral sex. I hate picking hairs out of my mouth from either a man or woman. Since I dont like it I dont ask others to fight the hair so I keep it smooth. Im 72 and have shaved since I was in my early 20s. I also like the feel. I have completely shaved in the past but its gotten to be just to much work. And having it done is expensive.
For me, shaving my genital area is done for comfort. The comfort of the hairs not getting pulled or sweaty. It's a bonus that my wife likes them shaved smooth.
For a long time before I decided to shave, I was concerned that holding a sharp razor to that area could cause unwanted cuts. So for a long time I didn't shave. I didn't have as much hair as many other men nor was my hair thick or coarse. So, when I decided to shave, it was quite (and surprisingly to me) easy and very much pain free.
Now that I shave, it's an amazing feeling...especially when I have to wear pants (since I don't wear underwear).
I had thought of doing so for many years. As not being a outednudist or social, I had only seen some magazines. The day came as a result of urgent medical needs. Went to sleep Sunday evening, then woke up Monday late morning after a surgery. One of the needs was a clean surface near the operating area. Hence, a very nice nurse removed 2/3rds of my pubic hair. Took a short time to realize what was done. Well, can't let it look off center so I removed the rest. Felt even better. For a year and a half the smoothness was constant. Now I shave the area every few weeks. Smooth feels good, but so does short soft hair. I enjoy the different breeze you feel. And swimming is also different. Color was never an issue. No one has made any real comments other than initial surprise of lack of hair.
Do what makes you happy.
I trim down there to keep things short, neat and tidy. Not bothered about grey hairs as there are plenty on my chest lol.
BUT!
I have often thought about shaving my cock and balls but I have no idea how I would actually shave my balls, or my crack for that matter.
Another thought for me is if I shave my cock, balls and crack ... would I look daft being shaved in those areas and then having furry ass cheeks, thighs, legs, belly, chest in fact everywhere else.... apart from my balding head lol.
To be fair I would LOVE to have a non furry back so I do toy with the idea of a back wax every now and then.
So a couple of questions for those that DO shave..
HOW the heck do you shave your balls?
And HOW do you shave your crack?
HOW the heck do you shave your balls?
I do mine with a regular Gillette razor. Doesn't seem to matter if I'm tight like a walnut shell or warm and hanging to the knees. Never gave myself a unintentional vasectomy!
As for the main question; For me, if I fire the landscaper, I'll only get half a day at work before I can smell myself. Yes, I know. Totally gross. But I have found that if I keep myself smooth I actually can go a couple of days without making my wife turn green. That is providing I also wear drawers at work. But even out and about on summer days and going commando, I can lengthen the time between showers without a proverbial haystack down there. So, it is a matter of personal aesthetics as well as hygiene.
I do shave my chest as well, but that is because I get about 10 long gnarly hairs growing around each nipple, a moderate landing strip in the middle, and a bunch of mutant hairs here and there. I keep my belly fuzzy since the hair patch is symmetrical and looks good! If I say so myself! :D
For doing your grooming I recommend Magic Shave powder or cream. Buy at Walmart and most pharmacies. Less irritating than Nair and Veet. Works faster, lasts longer. You can use it on your butt, crack, balls. Just follow directions and you shouldn't have any problems.