Mens hygiene and grooming...doing this right makes a big difference!

Gents…remember when you were dating your wife or girlfriend and you actually spent some time in the bathroom spiffing yourself up for your sweetie? Those days are, apparently, faint memories for some of you guys out there. Your women would be oh so appreciative, though, if you gave the following hygiene points some serious consideration:

• Don’t forget to wear deodorant every day! You might not be able to smell your sweaty self but we can! Women are sensitive to smells and the right combination of a little cologne and your body’s natural odor can be a great turn-on and also very comforting.

• Problem: Nose hair! Solution: nose hair trimmer! We see every little thing (in case you haven’t noticed) Also, ear hair! Those long hairs sticking out of your ear canals are not endearing. Trim them please!
• Keep your nails trimmed and clean. Get a nail brush if you don’t have one. We prefer the hands that are touching and stroking us to be presentable and clean looking. Also, toenails! Keep those trimmed too because they can be sharp under the covers in bed!
• If your lips tend to be chapped, carry a tube of lip balm with you and use it often. Dry lips flecked with dead skin are not kissable! Ditto if your face is dry. No one has to know that you have a bottle of moisturizer in the medicine cabinet!
• Do you brush your teeth every day and go to the dentist regularly? Good. Now, how about getting them whitened if they are starting to look like President Washington’s dentures. There are lots of do-it-yourself products at the drug store or have your dentist whiten them.




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• How about your breath? You are also much less kissable if your breath smells bad. Carry mints with you or, if you have chronic bad breath, get to the bottom of it. Something is causing it, like gum disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, or a sinus infection. Figure it out and then solve the problem.



• Do you wear cologne or aftershave? Fine, but don’t overdo it. A hint of scent is best, just enough to mix with your body’s natural aroma to create a smell that’s unique. Maybe consult with your woman about the scented products you wear and how much. After all, she’s the one who has to smell you up close and personal!
• If you wear a beard, goatee, or moustache, please keep it trimmed and tidy. I suppose beards are a matter of opinion for women, but I’m inclined to think that women would prefer a shorter beard than, say, Methuselah’s or Gandalf’s beard. Some men use beard trimmers instead of scissors. Whatever it takes to keep it in shape. And pay close attention after a meal!

• Get a haircut on a regular basis. Hairy necks are not very appealing, nor are 70s-style, long hairdo's, or just unkempt-looking locks. And if you are follically-challenged, take it from us, either keep what hair you do have very short, or shave it all off. Combovers or ponytails don't cut it.

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• Wear eyeglasses? No problem, but keep them clean. I once went on a blind date with a man whose glasses were grimy and coated with sawdust! Ugh!
• Some women have strong feelings about men’s hairy backs. I know you can’t help it if your back makes you look like Bigfoot’s son. But if your woman has a strong preference for a hairless back, there are various hair removal products available for men, or laser hair removal might be an option for you.