Women prefer clean-shaven men : TOI finds out


As a reinforcement to my previous post on top 5 turn offs and also as a reply to Sojo Verughese's comment



5. Some like their chocolate hot. Some like their chocolate cold. So it doesn't really matter.


I am posting a TOI article which showed up on the first page of Times Of India on 25th Nov 2009, Chennai Edition.

Women prefer clean-shaven men

Swati Deshpande | TNN


Mumbai: To shave or not to shave? A research study conducted across Asia may help men resolve this early morning dilemma, as it shows that while men in India, Vietnam and Malaysia love their moustache, it’s the shaven men in that women urban India prefer to smooch. A 2009 survey conducted in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, and an AC Nielsen survey of more than 1,000 men and women in eight Indian cities whose results were released a few days ago, show that clean-shaven men stand to score more.
Across Asia, men and women frown on the full-bearded look. Other facial hair is acceptable at different levels across cultures. Indian and Thai men favour moustaches and stubble, and the most desired style in India is the clean-shaven look or a goatee. But men’s facial hair isn’t just about what they want — it’s also about what women want. Women in Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Bangalore and Patna have spoken up on how they prefer their men: shaved, medium-shaved or rare. Most women in Mumbai (72%), and an even greater percentage of female respondents in Chennai (83%), as well as in Delhi and Kolkata, are more likely to kiss a shaven man. At the same time, more Chennai and Mumbai girls also love their men with stubble. In Mumbai, 64% of women say stubble increases the sex appeal of a man.
Coming Clean : Women in most of Asia frown on men sporting facial hair. The most desired look in India is ‘clean shaven’ or a ‘goatee’ However, over 60% of women in Mumbai say a stubble increases a man’s sex appeal Unshaven men run risk of rejection in marriage market, especially in Mumbai & Chennai The most quoted reason for shaving in urban India is “face looks clean, or good”
And the bitch scores again!! I hope some guys take inspiration from this post to try and shave it off.

Top 5 Turn Offs




I know I was supposed to 'spill' the beans on a lot of my history, but I thought it'd be better for me to quote stuff in context than to write elaborate stories explaining 'How to lose a guy in 10 ways'.

So, till I get inspiration to be able to put my past into context, I thought I'd let people know of all the stuff that turns me OFF when it comes to guys.

5. Mustache!

A mustache is something that I just can't imagine kissing. Yea Yea... Lips are kissed but the feel of a grizzly thorn bush is NOT something I want to experience. Given I stay in South India and also having moved to a place almost 'famous' for mustaches - my chances of meeting up decent clean shaved single guys are negligibly small.

4. Dogs!

I don't understand why guys have a thing for dogs. So many guys I know just luuurve dogs. The bigger the dog, the more the love for it. I , on the other hand, HATE dogs. Well, I am scared of them actually. I just don't like any animal except on T.V.

3. Body Odor!

When there are a thousand advertisements all around telling guys about the way to smell, it's weird how some just don't take a cue and get a deo. It's okay if he doesn't smell chocolaty - I would take any fragrance over the smell of sweat!


2. Melodrama

There is a problem with increasing metrosexuality - guys forgot that they need to be heterosexual before they are metrosexual. It is nice to see that guys have emotions but please gimme a break! I can't be your sounding box for all the frustration in your life. I hate it when a guy acts like he is PMSing. Please! leave the menstrual cramps to the ladies.

1. Marriage

Guys after a particular age seem to be obsessed with marriage. They speak too much about it. I dont know why Indian guys have a fetish for marriage itself but it is SUCH a turn off. just compare 'girl-friend' with 'wife' - makes me feel like puking. The word 'girl friend' gives an image of romantic outings, naughty clothes and crazy fun while 'wife' rings full of house keeping, managing a family, responsibility and NO-FUN.

So, if you aspire to be in my list of plausible 'the one's on my list then please keep the above in mind.

Ciao till the next post :D