NaNoWriNO Day 13
Topic: Manscaping
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I’m not going to lie, I wasn’t that excited about picking this topic. I’m at a huge disadvantage as I only get to see a penis once every blue moon, and that’s only after trolling Craigslist for desperate men who say they’ll show me a good time if I provide Zimas and the smooth sounds of Chicago.
Luckily, manscaping encompasses so much more than a man’s Zipper Ripper. They grow hair out of every orifice (don’t think I haven’t looked when you bend over naked!) so there is actually a ton of material to work with here.
The Dos
Ear Hair. If your ears look like planter boxes growing lemongrass, it’s time to take a trimmer to them. Unless you’re attempting to create an organic sound barrier, or mimic a cartoon character who has just lost his temper, remove the terrarium growing in your ear canal.
Nose Hair. A good rule of thumb is that you should trim it as soon as it looks like you’re birthing a spider out of your nostril. There has never been a time in my life when I’ve thought, “You know what would be sexy? If I could feel his nose hair on my upper lip as we made out.”

Unless you’re looking to reach the “someone’s grandma” demographic in the bedroom, cut your creepy crawlies
Happy trail. Hair running from the belly button down to your Land of Magical Humps is expected, but when your happy trail turns into a happy forest, it’s time to do a little maintenance. I’m not asking you to wax it until it looks like a Zamboni ran over your stomach, but simply to prevent your hair from ganging up on your belly button.
The Don’ts
Unibrow. As someone whose eyebrows would grow into her hairline if she let them, I understand that you may have been dealt a bad hand in the hair-above-the-eye department. It’s not fair, and it’s a pain in the ass. My entire face can grow a five o’clock shadow so believe me when I say I understand where you’re coming from. Still, you have a responsibility to keep Capulet and Montague apart.
Penazzling. Remember when that maneater Jennifer Love Hewitt went on television and said she was vajazzling, and the whole world went crazy? Well, this trend is now available for men who feel their nether regions are super boring! Let me break it down for you: disco balls in nightclubs are acceptable, disco balls in your pants are not.
Heavy-handed grooming. There are three things in life which are acceptable when bald: a head, a tire and an eagle. See how “penis” is missing from this list? There’s this myth going around that if you take all of the hair away, your partner will be fooled into thinking your Donald Pump is bigger than it actually is. A magnifying glass will give you that same effect, and won’t make you look like a 9-year-old boy.
This is all a bit hypocritical considering I haven’t shaved my legs in two weeks, but it’s cold outside, and I need to build up my winter coat. Please also keep in mind that these dos and don’ts won’t encompass every woman’s desires. Some will love rubbing up against a guy who reminds her of Wolverine, and others will want you to wax your butthole. Different strokes.
I think the key is to use common sense. If you feel like your ears are chilly and could use a blanket, let your ear weeds grow a bit. If you don’t like the idea of eyebrow upkeep, shave down the center and tell people you’re going for a Eugene Levy look. Just remember that it is never acceptable, no matter how good of an idea you think it is at the time, to penazzle.
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Thanks to John from SocietyRed for suggesting this topic. I hope it helps him be a better garden architect for his personal landscape.












Wow, Jen, I’ve never heard of penazzling….WTF! Thanks for the enlightenment. It doesn’t quite work for me. I wonder what percent of men actually dot this.
I’m afraid you left out “Nose Tip Hair” (a little tweeze’ll do ya), “Lower Back Mat” (there’s a reason the Wahl Electric Clippers have all those handy comb attachments), and last, but not least, whatever “That Space Between Your Nostrils and Your Mustache” is called (big ups to the REinvetors of the single blade side of your Five Bladed men’s razor).
And no man should ever wax… EVER!. Not even if that man is the star of a Ricky Martin music video.
Donald Pump? Totally using it.
You totally used it.
Marry me?
Glad I’m past all the “scaping” business.
Just let it grow like a chia pet!
laughing.. thank God I am married. Thanks for the giggles
Only 76% of women are turned off by nose hair? Really? Shouldn’t that be a solid 100%?!
Apparently there are women who love men who grow hair from every nook and cranny.
N and I recently watched the episode of The Only Way Is Essex where “vajazzling” came up, and we were both appalled. Penazzling just sounds a bit awkward, although the idea of Swarovski encrusted testicles (Disco Balls?) seems like it could get hilarious. I bet the Chippendales are already on that.
“Excuse me honey, could you lower your testicles to my face. I want to see if I have anything in my eye.”
Ear/nose trimmers are inexpensive and easy to find, so there’s no excuse to not use one. Well, okay, laziness is an excuse. So is wanting to never have sex in your lifetime.
Penazzling? *gasp* I can’t even put eyedrops in my eyes.
I could see you Calahazzling.
Trademarked.
Penazzling is a thing. Good God, Penazzling is a thing.
You know what else men shouldn’t put on their penises? Jewelry. I once had sex with a man who had a piercing on his joy stick. It was dark, and I couldn’t see, so when I rubbed my hand over it, I thought he had some kind of penis tumor or something. You know what kills the moment? When you have to say, “Hey, what’s that? Do you have a dick tumor? Is that a genital wart?”
I just spit my water everywhere. That is DEFINITELY something you want to give someone a heads up on. Also, bonus points for being straight up.
Luv the title! And Penazzling is just brilliant … lol on disco balls. You are an uber Crazy Chick! Tweeting this funny post now 🙂
I was wondering if someone would mention the title 😉
This time I will agree with everything bar grooming downstairs. I like a man to have as little hair as possible… it certainly feels… you know.
But a penazzle / pejazzle – huh. Need to think this subject through 😉 😛
Does the guy have to shave his balls too? That kind of seems dangerous.
*Quickly opens his amazon-account and cancels his Penazzle Starter Kit*
I’m sorry to dash your DIY dreams. May I suggest this instead? http://www.amazon.com/Uranus-Crunch-Nori-mochi-crunch/dp/B0001YJRCC/ref=cm_lmf_tit_20/186-4417210-2824062
Uhm, HELLO! I was going to penazzle my junk with awesome rhinestones and shit and you suggest gluing rice-crackers to it? Tsss… That just makes me deflate.
If my sound-editor was around, I’m sure she’d have a better sound effect for this particular situation. You will hear from her! *Picks up phone and dials 1-800-BECCA and presses ‘Reply’*
Pftchssssssss womp womp womp
There! Or in da wordz of mah Black Brothaz ‘N Sistaz: Word!
My bad, I called it pejazzle. I like that we both enjoy this topic. Let’s hang out.
PS – http://talesofacharmcitychick.com/2012/07/04/a-july-4th-vajazzle/
Pejazzle, penazzle…who cares? It’s still Pe-Dumb.
It’s still disco dick and therefore, hilarious.
Fun post Jen. I agree with Ericka…pee pee crime. lol
This should have been something the Republicans wanted to outlaw.
Penazzling!!!
There’s also baldazzling: http://www.philsays.com/
I, too, am growing out my winter coat. And putting anything bedazzling near genitalia should be considered a pee pee crime.
lol at Ericka Clay. 🙂
I just don’t get it. Most guys are freaked out by red lipstick, what would they do if they pulled down your pants and saw 100 tiny jewels staring back at them?
How many times do I have to tell my husband, “I hate it when you shave off all your pubic hair. It makes you look like you are five. And then I feel like a total creeper.” You’d think he’d get it. Maybe now, if he hears it from someone else, he’ll listen. 😉
Mr. Devilliers, if you’re listening: STOP SHAVING YOUR PUBES. WE LOVE THEM!
I hope that helps.
Wish I would have known this before I bought that electric sander…
If you’re gonna sand, you might as well penazzle. Go the distance, DeVoss!
I giggled at the thought of Disco Balls. I thought I was an adult, but evidently I’m still 12.
I wonder what will happen if I write ‘Uranus’ into one of my posts.
I am so glad someone finally said the last one. Men are SUPPOSED to be a bit hairy. They are supposed to have Tarzan looking crotchal regions not ones that look a baby seal. I don’t want your crotch to be smoother than mine. Just saying.
Too much?
Amen, sister.
I will double that “Amen”!
No, it’s exactly right. We’ve already got enough maintenance to worry about, and now we need to compete with our boyfriends about who is smoother?
I second the “nay” to penazzling. With the holiday season apparently in full swing, I thank you for reminding men that it’s “Deck the Halls” not “Deck the Balls.”
“Deck the Halls not Deck the Balls” needs to be a song on someone’s Christmas album this year.
Why is it okay for men to be timberwolves but not women? Life is unfair.
I don’t know, but if I think if Texas can petition joining Mexico, we can petition to be timberwolves.
Works for me.
Bald tires should not be so acceptable.
Currently, my nose heir is braided in dreadlocks. Once my ear hair is a bit longer, I’ll be tying that in too.
I think I just learned I am the 24%.
I see a budding romance!
Hot damn!
Does Mrs. Guapo appreciate how much time and energy you spend on your excess body hair?
Aware of? Yes.
Appreciate? No. Just…no…
penazzle really!!!! I mean are there idiots er I mean men that would do that? gross
There are guys who will get that pierced – and girls. YIKES.
Are you saying you won’t be the guinea pig in this group to try penazzling?!
my legs are crossed and yes that is a horrid term