When it comes to beauty we all have those little quirks we try to hide from the men in our lives.
“Why yes sweetie, my legs are naturally hairless, didn’t you know?”
I asked the StyleCaster team what beauty rituals they would never do in front of a man and the list proved long, humerous and quite disgusting (TMI, guys!). So, whether you’ve been with your boo for three months or three years, here’s a few things we would suggest never doing with them in the room…at least not until your married…and have a few rugrats that refuse to give you any privacy.
Gouge. Not gauge.
No editors on this site?
none of these things disgust me.
Thanks for the reaffirmation of sexist double-standards. And, by the way, I’ve never used fake boob inserts. So no–we don’t “all” use them. I agree that there should be privacy considerations, but my husband and I do almost all of this around each other. We even help each other with some of these things, so I can’t believe they’re really the kiss of death that they’re made out to be.
Agree about the double-standards and ‘cutlets’. None of my friends use them!
Yeah, none of this is a problem, really. Not for people in a strong, mature relationship. And I know my girlfriend doesn’t use cutlets, either.
Seriously?? These things are nothing. In fact if my girl kept this stuff from me I would feel she’s being superficial and thats more unattractive then any of these things. We have only one guideline… no crapping infront of each other. Everything else is just part of sharing life.
LOL I agree too that and warning each other if that bathroom might stink if another rule we have.
I was expecting items like taking a dump, farting, changing a tampon, etc. However, the list was entertaining and focused more on vanity type issues.
Wow. You can give the ultimate gift of your intimate sexuality, but are not personally close enough to be real? You can give the most personal affection, but don’t let him see you paint your toenails? This is so backwards. What next, you can’t blow your nose or brush your hair, well unless it’s sexy??? You have no relationship that is worthy of sexual intimacy then.
There is one thing that women should never ever do in front of their man: Changing her sanitary napkins during her monthly period. And definitely do not leave the sanitary napkin floating in the toilet bowl nor do not toss it in the bathroom or your bedroom trash can.
Where should it go if not in the bathroom trash can?
Because we’re all so vain? The thing is, if you can’t practice proper hygiene in front of your guy, then he’s not a guy, he’s a baby. Sure, I’m not going to call him into the bathroom to have him watch me slowly shaving my underarms, but if he’s a real man it’s not a deal breaker.
I’m pretty sure my guy would rather I have minty fresh breath and silky smooth legs, and to have those things I must gargle and shave.
This was really un-awesome. Unless the point of this was to make a sexist point of certain ideals women should live up to.
The only thing I don’t do in front of my wife (unless she asks me to) is masturbate. The only thing I don’t want to see her do is insert or remove a tampon or pad!
Sooooo… how long until we start waking up before our partner does and doing our hair and make-up before slipping back into bed with him to wait for him to wake up so he won’t see us for the imperfect beings we are…. again?
I knew that there’s a big push to go back to the 50s, but if a man can’t handle the fact that I’m an imperfect being that needs to groom too, then he can GTFO of my life.
none of these things are bad….my husband does more than gross things in front of me. and i still love him!
did a 17 year old girl write this? do you think men aren’t aware of these activities? i fell in love with my girlfriend the night she ditched the sexy bra and panties and put on a pair of pjs. news flash. real is hot.
you’re = a contration representing the words you are made into one. Your = shows ownership.
Examples: Not until YOU’RE married.
You’ve been with YOUR boo for three months.
See how that works?
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And yes I did see my own typos. Should have used quotation marks, missed a letter when typing “contraction.” But then, I don’t do this for a living and am somewhat excused from making mistakes. You made me read a stupid article about men in which you consulted no men, and then made a sentence in which you did not make sense.
Also, it’s contraction. Need that ‘c’.
My how squeamish do you believe men are? Very few of the ‘no-noes’ here bother me.
Now, filling the house with nail polish remover solvent is super nasty and probably not all that healthy for the person inhaling the fumes.
As a man, this is insulting that you think we’d be so sad as to not be able to handle a little “landscaping”. If you have a BOY who is whining about this, I suggest you upgrade really quickly. Silly girl!
this might well be the lamest web page on the intertron
This is total bullshit.
I mean come on, really? Plucking your eyebrows and gargling? Retarded…I have never heard of any guy complain about this shit. In fact, my boyfriend offered to do my toenails!
This is some jr. league shit. I’ve done much more horrible things in-front of my fiance and vice verca!
I find this very misogynistic.
As a guy, none of this true for me. I know my wife has to shave her pits, clip her toe nails, pluck her eyebrows. It’s not that gross, nor is that big of a deal. What kind of guys are you using to base this info off of? Because it sounds to me that these guys are pretty dillusional.
Stupidest relationship advice I’ve ever read. Congratulations on that.
I am fine with all of those things. Farting, not so much.
Hard to believe this wasn’t written by a 12 year old boy. Any mature man, especially one who cohabits with his lady, would find this list ridiculous. Guess what, big secret for all the guys out there, women poop too. Get over it.
Silly stuff.
What is even sadder than its blatant sexism, is that this article was written by a woman.
I disagree with all of these. If a guy is too shallow and vain to know that a girl might have to do these things to keep herself comfortable and looking good then why would it gross him out? It sure as hell doesn’t gross my now husband out. Hell SOME of those things I do FOR HIM as well as for myself. It’s no big deal it’s called being human and being normal. People need to stop being so ashamed and stuck up.
wow. i thought it was going to be a funny, tongue-in-cheek little blurb, but instead it was just silly. btw, it’s “gouge”, not ”gauge”- unless he’s making an assessment of some kind. sweet hot and sour soup, that was a waste of everyone’s time. unless you’re trapped in the 50s…then, i think you’re gonna be just fine.
Why would any of these be gross? I mean, we are humans; we clip our nails, floss our teeth, clean out our ears……… If you didn’t then I’d be worried. If whoever your dating isn’t okay with any of these, then they’re the one with the problem. :I
All of these are stupid.
shallow, shallow, shallow. real people understand that grooming is natural and how we take care of ourselves.
I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. Additionally “gouge”, not “gauge”, and “humorous”, not “humerous”. Where are editors these days?
Hi. I am a married man. You are wrong about this stuff in my book. This point of view is a very superficial attribution to many men and more like an advocacy for a two dimensional view of women.. A committed love relationship does not thrive on these illusions in my opinion. What about child- birthing ? What about the realities of a woman’s monthly cycle? These are matters that a committed healthy man has to be respectfully aware of and not in denial about. The rest of the package is mammalian as well and it is best that men are educated well in full acceptance, so that they can have a deep, rather than a superficial relationship to their best conjugal friend. I actually appreciate the natural realities of a woman and have acceptance about the fact that they have and do all these things. Let’s be real rather than air brushed with one another.
Sincerely, Let’s be real.
As I guy, this is not only misogynistic, but it is also an insult to men out there as well. I don’t mind my girlfriend doing any of these things while I’m around. Grooming is apart of life. Maybe take a wide survey of opinions next time you write an “article” like this Amanda Elser, instead of assuming that this is how every man is and telling women that they should be ashamed of themselves for doing something as harmless as shaving. This “article” makes men look like superficial jerks, and makes women feel insecure about things that are just natural with the human body. Shame be on you, Elser, for writing this article.
FARTING ISNT ON THE LIST WTF
Never fart in front of a guy you like that’s disgusting as fuck
My boyfriend and I have been together for 3 years… I’ve probably done most of these things in front of him.(except I don’t wear “cutlets”?) There’s nothing to hide. He doesn’t care and neither do I.
Wow if any guy I dated was offended by any of this I would consider him too delicate to date. He wants to do me, shower with me, but I can’t swish some mouthwash. Really. Who are these people?
All the above relate to ‘planning’ sex…..what about unexpected sex for both of you? From a married, with young children standpoint……who has the time? picture the ‘children’ watching TV upstairs and you in the cellar….a dreary cellar….you have been constantly busy all day and eager for a shower…but you are …in the cellar doing laundry….He is at his workbench… on his way out of the cellar….but stops to kiss my neck… and the rest is fabulous……worrying about the children upstairs and in a hurry to not be caught, but landing on top of a working washer and dryer, with both of us needing a bath….no candle light here, but with the smell of a cellar…….It was a long time ago and we both remember it like it was yesterday. The ‘surprise’ was breathtaking beyond. ( We were so grateful that there was a good show on TV for our little darlings.)It is the moment that counts ladies and gentlemen. I wish you a ‘moment’.
Wow. Doesn’t get much more immature than this! The repeated use of the word “boy” should be a big clue that whoever wrote this has the mentality of a 14 year old girl. Wake up, people, not everyone is as shallow as this author. I’m a 40 year old (single-but-in-a-promising-new-relationship) male and just as vain as the next person, but I have no problems with anything on this list. In fact, I find some of these things downright endearing and trust-reinforcing. I’d rather have everything out in the open because some surprises aren’t always good ones.
We are human. We are “imperfect” (whatever the hell that means). And we have the free will to do whatever we are comfortable with. Deal with it or find another shallow loser to NOT share your real self with. Bonus for us real folks: It will remove them from our dating pool!
I think this is the dumbest list I have ever seen!When a man and woman share a home these are normal activities unique to woman.Men have similar activities that shouldn’t be done in front of women. One ispeeing standing up. Everyone knows it’s done, everyone know what is happeningwhen another sits on a toilet. They are normal, natural, and necessaryactivities. I don’t understand what the trouble is? What about pulling out atampon? According to this list, that is acceptable. Really stupid.
That’s kind of strange. My girl friend does all of those things in front of me and more. What’s the problem? It doesn’t gross me out and make me want to end our relationship. I know the silly things women do to beautify themselves. It’s a part of modern day life and I refuse to go outside to pee if my woman is in the bathroom & vice versa. If it does cause problems then you shouldn’t be in that relationship anyway. Unbelievable. Maybe it’s time this new generation grow up and start acting like adults. Quit making drama where drama doesn’t need to be.
So is swearing. Biggest turn off there is. Worse than farting.
As a landlord who found this out the hard way: Many sewer systems in north america are not able to handle flushed feminine products. Buy your bathroom a trash can with a lid, use a bag, and stick those feminine products in there. Or be prepared for a $400-800 roto-rootering you are going to pay to fix your sewer.
Miss Elser: I strongly recommend you stop wasting your life trying to conceal your humanity and masquerade as a living Barbie doll. You are perpetuating the objectification of women rather than fostering progress toward women’s equality. I cannot imagine that is your life’s goal?
If you can’t do this in front of someone who you are dating- then there CLEARLY is an issue. This is the most sexist, misguided advice I think i have EVER read in my life. Some of these things might be “gross” or “unsightly” but part of finding the right person is being comfortable around them and letting down your walls. I am so disappointed in whoever thought this is good advice and decided to post it online..
The only thing I agree with on this list popping your zits.
I agree. We’re all human. Do what’s necessary. After all, when you co-habitate, your SO is going to know you don’t wake up looking perfect, and he’ll definitely smell the bathroom, so why pretend?
Um. If you don’t throw the pad in the bathroom trash can, what are you supposed to do with it?
Wow. What an idiotic “article.” The only thing it bothers me to see a woman do is poop – but that’s something I don’t want to see anyone do!
Grow up, Amanda.