I am a mature American born & raised, and I haven't ever been out of the U.S., I have always been inclined to dress European, mainly I overcame fear of embarassment when I was a teenager. "I AM A HAIRY GUY." not a lot on my back or shoulders though. I BURN (with matches)a little crotch hair just about every time I sit on the can, and 3 or 4 times each year, I have a "ritual" with my propane (not pro-pain) extention torch (pilot size flame) and BURN a whole bunch of torso hair. Brush off the "carbon" & take a shower. IT's FUNNNN !!! No ingrown hairs, rash razor burns, ect. A little burn here and there, nothing major. One must be careful.