Is it normal to have hair on your shaft

I'm 20 years old and sexually active and I have this very undesirable hair growing up my penis all around up the shaft. Not only does it feel uncomfortable and itchy it makes me feel very insecure about it. I have to shave EVERYTIME before I go out. Then the next day I will have a stubble there (grows fast)and if i shave it again it is very sensitive. I've read about it and people say its normal but I dont care i want to get rid of it forever. Ive been looking into laser removal, what do i do?

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I am a rather hairy guy, and that extends to my lower extremities. I feel very conscious about my junk having hairs everywhere, and would like to know if anyone else out here has come up with an easy solution that doesn't involve very sharp things being on my schlong.

Edit: This blew up, front page, RIP inbox, yada yada yada..... Seriously though this got so much more response than I expected. Thank you guys for the suggestions.

Hair growth on the shaft is perfectly normal and, if you're circumcised, to be expected.

Circumcision, especially infant circumcision, removes a fair amount of mobile shaft skin and skin that would normally be around the very base of the penis/scrotum migrates up.

I'd skip the shaving and pluck it. The first few times will sting a bit, but after you pluck hairs long enough they tend to get finer, the root gets weaker, and it doesn't hurt at all to pluck them out. Further, the results last for weeks and when they do grow in they don't itch (as the body has created a brand new hair with a soft tapered tip, instead of just pushing out the little sharp stump of the shaved hair).

Is it normal to have hair on your shaft
Dear Marilyn:

I have hair going up the shaft of my penis. Is this normal?

—Daniel F., Tulsa, OK

Dear Daniel:

Hair on human bodies varies by individual. Penile shaft hair is rare but most frequently it is the result of circumcision, which pulls scrotal skin onto the shaft. Men with this problem sometimes manually remove the hairs one-by-one with a tweezer, or resort to electrolysis to eradicate unwanted hair growth on the shaft. If we stop doing circumcisions, this problem will end.

—Marilyn

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  1. David Biviano on September 12, 2022 at 6:53 pm

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HAIR on the penis is an occurrence some men experience, though many don’t know whether it is normal and healthy, or what they can do about it.

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Men have been posting online anonymously, asking for advice about what to do when it comes to hair growing on their shaft.

Most worry that the hair is unattractive and also that shaving will make it worse or uncomfortable.

One man wrote on Reddit: “I have hair growing not only on my pubic area but on parts of my shaft as well and it is stressing me out. 

“My solution had been to shave it but I don't like this (…) What should I do? I don't want to have to shave my penis for the rest of my life.”

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Men have been posting online anonymously, asking for advice about hair on their penis

Another said: “I have hair growing roughly halfway up my penis (when looking at it erect). Occasionally one or two on the upper half. It's a lot worse on the "underside" of my penis. Am I some sort of hairy freak here?”

One more wrote: “So my pubic hair grows along my shaft pretty high up (about a quarter and some lesser ones higher up than that). 

“I shave it down to the base as well as manscape everything else. The thing is... whenever I have sex I have to make sure I shave or else it is stubby. 

“I shave mostly and do tweeze some of the higher end stuff but it is so painful.”

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Most worry that the hair is unattractive and also that shaving will make it worse

Express.co.uk spoke exclusively to Dr Vivek Wadhwa, Consultant Urologist at Spire Parkway Hospital in Solihull.

He assured men that hair on the penis is not unusual in the slightest.

Dr Wadhwa said: “Hair on the penis is completely normal and not a problem.”

The hair is not indicative or any other health problems and also won’t cause any sexual health issues.

Clipping the hairs close to the base is recommended by the penis expert.

He said: “Men can trim it if they want but it is not a problem at all.”

The expert also recently explained how to use Viagra to Express.co.uk.

Dr Wadhwa explained: “It’s not a magic pill. You need to take it an hour before the anticipated act.”

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Express.co.uk spoke exclusively to Dr Vivek Wadhwa, Consultant Urologist at Spire Parkway Hospital

After taking the drug you do need to be sexually stimulated - so do not expect an erection to spontaneously appear. 

Dr Wadhwa explained: “You will need to be stimulated, meaning you and your partner will have to do some foreplay.”

What you eat is also important when taking the medication.

Dr Wadhwa said: “Do not take it with a big hearty meal, as it will cause problems with absorption rates.”

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Why do I have hair on my shaft?

A hairy penis is normal and not a cause for concern. Pubic hair typically grows on the area between the belly button and the penis, but it may also develop on the penis and the testicles. Although it is not necessary to remove hair from the penis, some people may wish to do so for cosmetic reasons.

How do I get rid of hair on my shaft?

Shaving.
Dampen the area with warm water..
Trim the hair as short as you can with sharp scissors..
Lather the area with natural shaving cream or gel..
Use a fresh, sharp razor (not an old, rusty one)..
Pull the skin taut using one hand. ... .
Shave slowly to avoid cuts or scrapes..

Why is there pubic hair on my shaft?

When men go through puberty, hormones such as testosterone cause hair growth. Hair growth is seen on the face, armpits, torso, and other parts. Hormones cause hair growth on the penis as well. The penis has hair growth on the shaft, as well as the testicles.

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He assured men that hair on the penis is not unusual in the slightest. Dr Wadhwa said: “Hair on the penis is completely normal and not a problem.”