I am no longer jealous about what I am going to talk about anymore, it only took about 20 years to get over it, but I was wondering if anyone reading my blog has had a similar jealousy as me. When I was a boy, before I went through puberty, I was excited about the idea of becoming a "man." I was looking forward to the physical changes that were going to take place.
When I started to go through puberty, lets just say I was very disappointed with the results. I didn't see a lot of changes. I would have preferred more body hair growth. I had only scant pubic hair and arm pit hair grow and I was basically done. From the time I was 12 until I was 25 I felt completely inferior and completely "unmanly". I didn't feel like a man, and I didn't have self confidence. I was extremely jealous of friends who had a lot of body hair. I felt completely alone. When I was 25, I become friends with a guy, and I noticed in the locker room that he had minimal hair growth similar to me. That was a huge relief for me, not to feel so alone. I finally started to get over it. Since that time I have met a few other guys that look similar to me, so I don't feel like I am such a freak anymore. Through the teenage years, I was always worried that if a man saw me naked they would laugh at me or not want to be friends.
Now I more fully appreciate the body that God has given me as is. I am a man! I don't care if I have more hair or less hair, I don't care about size, I don't care if I have a birth mark etc. I think the more important thing is to take care of the bodies that we have been given -- get adequate rest, good nutrition, and exercise regularly. I think that is one way how we show proper respect for our bodies. In addition, we need to follow the church's counsel stay morally clean, obey the Word of Wisdom, avoid tattoo's, body piercings, and dress appropriately. I do my best to follow the standards that I have set for myself.
On another note, I have been working on improving my swimming skills, and I swim with the masters. That has really increased my confidence, and male bonding. I got to say its great to feel confident wearing a speedo when I swim, and its cool to be with other guys that feel the same confidence.
it is sexy
ReplyDeleteI was anxious to have pubic hair, after seeing older boys at the pool. Mine came early in the 5th grade. Only problem was it was so blond you could hardly see it. I always wanted darker hair.
ReplyDeleteI like your last paragraph. I'm working on feeling the same way.
Yeah, I barely have any whiskers now and I am 47. And not so much hair anywhere else, so I can totally relate to your post. And thumbs up to wearing a speedo!
ReplyDeleteHey - a speedo is legit sports gear for master swimmers like yourself. Unless you don't look good in it :) but I'm sure you do.
ReplyDeleteAs one of those very hairy guys... I'm jealous of those who have less hair.
the model looks great
ReplyDeleteand it is easy to get rid of the hair waxing or shaving
everyone is doing it!
Mens swimwear
I bloomed late, so I can sort of understand how you feel. Though I am fairly hairy now, it took quite a while to fill out. I was more concerned with penile size than with hair. It seemed that everyone in the school showers had MUCH larger schlongs... and still to this day I'm smaller than others... although I've never had any complaints about it in bed.
ReplyDeleteMy voice really didn't change till I was practically a Junior in High School and I recall - several times - talking to a woman on the phone and having her refer to me in the feminine (Yes Mam how may I help you).
I would give anything NOT to have body hair. I hate it! Consider yourself blessed, man.
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