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SW-User
We are not supposed to smell bad, I guess
friendinneed · 41-45, M
@SW-User Who decides?
friendinneed · 41-45, M
@SW-User So guys are allowed to smell bad?
bijouxbroussard · F
@SW-User What does smell have to do with it ? It doesn't mean unwashed.

SW-User
@bijouxbroussard the hair can trap odor... I am just giving an explanation as society sees it,that was the question
bijouxbroussard · F
@SW-User But men don't think they smell bad for not doing it.

SW-User
@bijouxbroussard they can after a long day of work...

SW-User
@friendinneed have no idea you asked about social norms?
bijouxbroussard · F
@SW-User Then technically, it would make more sense for men to shave, wouldn't it ? Since men are more likely to be involved in physical labor than women and women have less body hair, generally...
friendinneed · 41-45, M
@bijouxbroussard Very good answer!

SW-User
@bijouxbroussard not making a case just answeing about social norms.
Both sexes stink after sweating, I suppose.
Both sexes stink after sweating, I suppose.

SW-User
@friendinneed but then is it sexists to say men work harder? LOL
This could go on all night...I never knew underarm hair was such a hot topic, to be honest.
Shave or don't the question asked about social norms and I gave one possible reason.
This could go on all night...I never knew underarm hair was such a hot topic, to be honest.
Shave or don't the question asked about social norms and I gave one possible reason.
friendinneed · 41-45, M
@SW-User Thank you for your answer.. I appreciate it.