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From comments on user forums it is evident that many men wish to remove back hair to avoid feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed. In many cases, their partners also like them to remove back hair as they find unwanted hair in this area unattractive.

Shaving to remove back hair was discouraged by many personal care professionals due to the high risk of ingrown hair.

Hair naturally has a tapered end. Shaving cuts that smooth end leaving a sharp hair tip to regrow. If it doesn't come straight out of the hair follicle it can start to grow into surrounding tissue causing what are commonly called 'razor bumps' or ingrown hair. They can be quite painful and especially as parts of the back are hard to reach, ingrown hairs in this area can be very distressing.

So shaving was not considered the best way to remove back hair!

Now however, some innovative companies have manufactured an electric shaver on the end of an extendable handle which can remove back hair easily and conveniently at home.

It must be stressed that these devices will require a little practice. The handle and extendable arm can be locked into various positions and many users find they have to get used to operating it while looking in the bathroom mirror.

After a few sessions though it is possible to become quite adept at using the device and many men find they can get to the really awkward areas and get a close, smooth shave.

These devices may not be for everyone. Some individuals find it hard to coordinate movements of the hand, wrist and arm, especially at the angles required to shave the back. So for them this may not be such a good idea.

For the majority however, an electric back hair device turns out to be a successful way to economically and conveniently remove back hair.

Here are a few tips which can make it easier to remove back hair with an electric shaver device:

• Prepare the hair first by using a pre-shave lotion so you don't need to apply so much pressure to the shaver thus avoiding skin irritation
• Alternatively, use an aftershave product that contains Tea Tree Oil Extract which moisturizes and helps the skin.
• Purchase a disinfectant clippercide spray to keep the shaver clean and as free as possible from harmful bacteria.

The Mangroomer (see Resource Box below) is a do-it-yourself electric shaver which has gained rapid popularity from men who previously struggled to remove back hair through other methods such as waxing and depilatories.

Nine out of ten users found the device worked for them. One or two felt the materials used for the device could be higher quality but generally the product was received very favorably. Most of the feedback indicated a user must allow time to get used to the device and practice before concluding it won't work for them.

Once the technique is mastered, many men wonder how they managed before!

So if you are bothered by unwanted body hair and you want to find an easy method to remove back hair, consider shaving. It is no longer a NO NO.

Mike Jones suggests using a hair inhibitor to reduce the frequency of back hair removal sessions. How hair inhibitors work:

http://www.1bodycare.com/kalo.htm

The Mangroomer Back Hair Removal Shaver:

http://www.about-hair-removal.com/RD/mangroomer-back-hair.html

Laser Hair Removal Research Library:

http://www.about-hair-removal.com/Laser-Library

Not too long ago, it used to be that when a woman brought home her facial scrub, cleanser and toner, she could be sure that the closest her man got to them was reaching over those fancy jars for his can of shaving cream.

Not any more. In recent years, men have been secretly dipping into their wives and girlfriends skin care products and liking the results that they see. So much so that many companies are developing skincare lines just for men.

And men are flocking to these skin care products in droves. Statistics reveal that men in the United States are spending over $4 billion a year on grooming products.

Skin care for men is growing in popularity among ethnic men as well. Ethnic men spend $88 million on skincare products. There is no sign of this trend slowing down.

One main difference between skin care for men and women is ease of use. While women may be willing to go through several steps in their beauty regimen, men like their regimen to be quick and easy. One, two, three and theyre out the door.

Keeping it simple doesnt mean skimping on quality. Men are looking for high quality skin care products just like their female counterparts. MaleFace is a good example of high quality mens skincare.

For more information on male skin care visit: http://www.1-minute-beauty-diva.com/FaceAMansSecret.html

About The Author

Copyright 2004

Donna Monday writes beauty related articles for http://www.1-minute-beauty-diva.com

Lose weight cycling is a fun and enjoyable way to improve your health and to make you feel better. Pedaling down a rural road or through a city park rouses your spirit and awakens your senses.

A regular routine to lose weight cycling can reduce the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and obesity.

One of the most powerful arguments for encouraging more people to cycle is that it leads to considerable improvements in public health.

Cycling is also a good way to improve your balance and co-ordination. It enhances your general well-being and promotes mental health. Beyond the health benefits, it's an enjoyable way to get around.

Getting on your cycling bike regularly can also be an effective form of aerobic exercise. Cycling can have positive effects on how we feel too.

Moderate exercise has been found to reduce levels of stress and depression, improve mood and raise self esteem. It has also been found, in some instances, to relieve symptoms of PMS.

Benefits in strength and agility can come from regular cycling also. There are no real-age barriers to cycling and people at almost any fitness level can begin slowly and gently if necessary.

Physically active older people can reduce the rate of hip fractures with regular cycling exercise. Most of the negative things we associate with aging aren't a result of chronological aging but rather a lack of physical activity.

A recent study found that even a small amount of cycling for weight loss can lead to a significant fitness gain. Aerobic fitness was boosted by 11 percent after just 6 weeks of cycling short distances four times a week.

Cycling is as gently on your body as a sport can be. It is a non weight bearing exercise so it's easy on your joints, even the achy ones. It can be a wonderful way to get exercise and lose weight without pain.

They say once you learn to ride a bike you never forget and that is true. The motion and balance come back to you very quickly. If you're looking to get outside more often and improve your fitness, biking is the answer.

If your looking to lose weight cycling, jump on your bike and leave your worries and stress at home. Enjoy your ride. Just think you could be at work instead.

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It is not uncommon for men to feel trapped in their own life, especially not when it comes to either identifying or discovering new aspects in their sexuality. And getting out of the trap may not always be easy, especially not if your spouse is not open to this. Simply because getting out of the trap - which is not (although frequently identified as) the same as a mid-life crisis - may bring about some drastic shifts in your life. For both of you, actually.

The most blatent example is the situation where a married men "suddenly" discovers he is either gay or bisxual. This is neither sudden, nor a discovery, but in fact the men in question making room in his head for other, new ideas that he may have suppressed (conciously or not) for a long time. And this does not exactly happen in the area of sexual inclination - but also in other sexually related areas, such as discovering or identifying BDSM-emotions, crossdressing or simply discovering that there are other women as well and that there may be room in your life (and heart) for more than one.

This "life trap" - which is a very typical MALE thing - is something that has not attracted a lot of attention yet. However, it is fair to say that it can be compared to the situationof the woman who, after having raised children, wants to return to an active economic or social life and finds she's way behind in many developments and may not be able to do what she actually wants as a result of previous choices in life (this has as little to do with the meno-pause as the male trap has to do with mid-life crisis, even though all these events may happen more or less in the same period in your life). Both men and women will not be able to escape the trap without dramatic choices in their lives.

It doesn't always have to be dramatic - largely depending on your personal situation. Quite a few people "escape" the trap as a result of other changes in their lives, such as finding a new role and destiny in life though being grandparents, or picking up the study you always wanted to do, or career changes, which - especially for men - are likely to happen between 40 and 50. If you are eligeable for a top-management or board position, it will be around that age. To others however it will be a problem, especially if the trap either is directly related to your sexuality or has a large impact on it.

The strong defense wall

From the male point of view - which is what we are talking about here - the first thing you are likely to run into, is the HUGE defense wall your partner will build up, especially when the "trap" has sexual implecations. Most men, even trying to discuss such subjects, at some point, will have heard the "I am not good enough" argument at some point - and frequently more than once. In lots of cases that and the sound of a slamming front door will also be the last thing they hear, because that is where the relationship ends.

While the men feels he's (trying to be) honest about himself, his partner will feel betrayed and frequently "dumped" and communication is difficult if not entirely impossibe - for a long while and possibly forever. And since the "trap" is not something that has so far been identified very well, finding help or solutions is next to impossible. The two of you will have to sort it out by yourself, one way or another.

This is the time when "affairs" start to happen or when "the internet" comes in - secret virtual meetings in chat rooms, in Internet clubs and many other fora. No, we emphasize it again, THIS IS NOT MID-LIFE CRISIS! It is feeling trapped in your own choices that may not always have been your own and it has nothing to do with hormonal changes or the fact that you are losing hair or virility - even though all that may happen at the same time. The life of most men simply is a long chain of compromizes and choices hat were right at the time but that may turn against him later. Carreer choices, partner choices, financial choices and many others. His prime - self-imposed as a result of social programming - responsibility has always been making money, building and - even more importantly - supporting his family and now that he has done all that he feels he has lost old friends and missed opportunities and discovers that there is more to life than a carreer, financial security and a family to support. His first girlfriend starts to haunt his dreams again, together with old ideas, fishing or hiking trips, the good old sports days and frequently (if he has such a background) the "happy days with his buddies in the army"). All of that of course in a happy and rosy-red perspective.

Looking for footholds

What he is doing is looking for footholds. A combination of three - very important - things:

1. (re)assurance of his choices

2. openings for new possibilities

3. (re)inventing himself

And while he feels alone (since probably no-one will (re)assure him when it comes to his life choices), he feels trapped by the situation he is in - unable to leave his relationship (because he BOTH cannot without severe consequences and probably does not want to), unable to leave his carreer (again because of servere personal and economic consequences and probably not just for himself), physically unable to pick things he used to do (because he's out of condition) and unable to make room for himself (because of the many social, economical and family obligations AND the defense wall).

So, what to do? He'll look for footholds. He eventually probably WILL make room for himself and to him that neither feels like betrayal nor as weakness. In fact, it is very likely he will feel this as an important achievement (in other words the "room" may be cheating on his wife, but it doesn't feel like cheating, it feels like well-deserved personal space).

It doesn't make any sense - if the "trap" is sexually related, regardless in what way - to come up with solutions like: take up a hobby, find an education or go have a beer with your friends. And he isn't exactly Al Bundy either. He feels trapped and wants himself and the trap(s) to be taken seriously, quite often regardless the consequences (in other words: divorce).

The long and painful road

But it gets worse. The trap will become a trap by itself. Hardly any man WANTS a divorce, because it goes against everything he has been taught, everything that has been implanted and as a result anything he (thinks he) stands for. To the vast majority of men divorce equals (self)betrayal. So now that he identified the fact that he feels trapped and tries to find a way out or at least discuss it and find understanding, the trap in itself becomes a new, extra trap.

The only way out - except for the drastic methods, such as divorce - is through a long and painful process of communication. A process that is painful and difficult for both partners - however, also inevitable. If he feels trapped, there will be pain (either the pain of the divorce, the pain of a drastic carreer change or the pain of the communication itself). There is no way to avoid it - if the trap is there: face it!

Is there any general advice? No, not much - except maybe the assumption that the one-on-one, ever lasting, happy couple situation is probably not for everybody. In fact, modern divorce statistics show that the "happily ever after" are in fact a minority and may soon be reduced to a "happy few". On top of that - a lot of aspects of modern society (technological changes, the economic rat race, double income families, the information-overflow and such) only come on top of that and the 1960-slogan "Stop the world, I want to get off" is probably more accurate than ever before.

At the same time: the "traditional relationship" (which in fact isn't that "traditional" at all, but merely an invention that is only 100 years old) is rapidly replaced by a multitude of relationships: gay, lesbian, non-married couples, poly-armory, living groups, deliberate singles, you name it. Meaning that when it comes to the view of what "a relationship" should be is probably (quite rapidly) changing. Some sociologists even argue that the baby-boomers and former hippies only now start to build the type of relationships the stood for back in the 1960s and 70s. Only history will tell if they are right or wrong. Fact is that there are changes and that, if you feel trapped, you'll probably have to do something about it.

Hans Meijer, a Dutch former journalist and government spokesmen, is the chairman for the Powerotics Foundation. This organisation is dedicated to provide quality information about alternative lifestyles.