Hair is confusing. When it's on top of the head it's fine, but when it's on other body parts, sometimes people shave it off. Young kids don't usually do this, but older girls might shave their underarms and their legs. And older boys might shave the hair on their faces.

Bodybuilders also shave their legs as this will give the appearance of larger more defined muscular development and definition. This is not to say that there are not women out there that really do like the look and feel of a man with shaved legs. So if you have a significant other, feel free to ask them what they prefer and you may follow suit. Once you begin shaving your legs, there is consistent upkeep required to get them looking good and feeling smooth. All women no matter if they prefer shaved legs or not, unanimously agree little prickly hairs that form during the initial regrowth is not comfortable to rub up against and is not aesthetically pleasing either.

Growing numbers of guys are now choosing to take their manscaping routines one step further by removing their leg hair, too. In fact, plenty of swimmers and cyclists also like to remove their leg hair as a way of boosting their athletic performance. And, of course, removing your leg hair makes removing any plasters much easier after an injury, making any cycling-related mishaps slightly less painful to manage, helping you to get back to your best in no time at all. Have a shower or bath to get your skin ready for the razor.

Which made us wonder: Is this a trend? Are guys everywhere starting to do this now? Obviously bikers and swimmers do it for very specific reasons: wound-healing and aerodynamics, respectively. But we wanted quantifiable results on whether average guys might be cleaning up down there. So that adds up to nearly half of the men we surveyed doing something about their leg hair.