[Wuerstchen]

I've used a combination of epilators and tweezers on my breasts and pubes for more than a decade. My breasts are now 99% permanently smooth, and my pubes at least 95%. I rarely have problems with ingrowns.

That's wonderful, MW. If only I could say that. I think it varies from person to person. In-growns are not likely if:

1. The tensile strength of one's hair is high so hairs do not tend to break off mid-shaft during epilation or tweezing.

2. The angle of the follicle is perpendicular to the skin making it more likely that the hair will be able to penetrate the epidermis.

WM, have you ever had your T level tested? If so, I'd be interested in knowing what it is.

Clara

I had it tested over twenty years ago, when I developed ED, and it was low. I took testosterone shots for a while, which seemed pointless, since I wasn't in a relationship. When i did begin a relationship I stopped. When I had it tested after that it was normal. I don't think I have had it tested for many years. My guess is that, given my gynecomastia, it is probably borderline at best.