Manly body products.

[aleon515]

I was actually hoping that this would happen to me because I have such a keen sense of smell that being around other people can be unpleasant. Alas, no progress on the olfactory front. My sniffer is just as sharp as ever.

I haven't noticed any difference in this either. But I have heard this. It would be advantageous if I did, being on the autism spectrum.

--Jay

[Cindy]

Moderation.

Arguing about deodorants? Please! That just stinks.

Let us have some respect for each other.

BTW I have a similar experience of being in a lift with guy who really overdid 'Brut'. I've also been with women who overdid perfume, it hurts! My nose was ill for hours.

[Ayden]

BTW I have a similar experience of being in a lift with guy who really overdid 'Brut'. I've also been with women who overdid perfume, it hurts! My nose was ill for hours.

I use brut. It's not generally an overpowering smell so he must have bathed in the stuff! Yikes! O.O

I think everyone should use whatever they want, but moderation is indeed the key.

To respond to men not caring and all the various other comments: depends on age group, socioeconomic status and where they live. Most men I know around my age are VERY aware of how they smell. They might not use cologne, but they don't just roll out of bed and leave after slapping some deodorant on. I've known women who smelled like canned tamales. It's the person, not the gender or sex that determines what they use. Some people stink because they never had anyone teach them proper bathing and hygiene. My brothers never smelled, even when they were 14 because I and my father took the time to teach them how to clean themselves.

Here in Osaka everyone either smells fine, or they reek of BO, the women included. I actually had to move down the train once because I doubt the woman next to me had washed her groin region in a week. And she wasn't a young kid either. She was probably in her mid twenties.

[Calder Smith]

Thanks for all the replies, guys. I'll definitely look for some of this stuff when I go out shopping.

And to reply to Lyric, I'm not trying to be as 'masculine' as I can, I just wanted some suggestions on some men's products to replace the women's products I have no use for anymore.

[Brandon]

That's because most guys grow up using daddy's soap and don't have to deal with switching from girl stuff to man stuff. So yeah, that IS kind of irritating because we have to learn this stuff but at an older age.

I didn't have to deal with that actually I asked my Dad for my Old Spice Swagger because it smelled good on him and I liked it. And some guys just like to smell good not a female thing at all, All my male friends where cologne we don't wanna stink either especially in front of a Hot Girl!!!

[Frank]

Brandon, I was making a generalization. I realize not everyone has the exact same life experiences.

Mr Hockey, up until now I've been reading your name as Mr Hockley, and assuming it was a reference to Titanic's Caledon Hockley. Oops.

[Calder Smith]

Brandon, I was making a generalization. I realize not everyone has the exact same life experiences.

Mr Hockey, up until now I've been reading your name as Mr Hockley, and assuming it was a reference to Titanic's Caledon Hockley. Oops.

Lol.

[Brandon]

Brandon, I was making a generalization. I realize not everyone has the exact same life experiences.

Mr Hockey, up until now I've been reading your name as Mr Hockley, and assuming it was a reference to Titanic's Caledon Hockley. Oops.

Well you said everyone assumng everyone has been through that. That's why

[aleon515]

I suppose there might be a 2013 guide somewhere. But here's a nice guide by some cis men btw:
http://www.menshealth.com/grooming/2011-grooming-guide

--Jay

[Frank]

Well you said everyone assumng everyone has been through that. That's why

That's why it's a "generalization". Most people would catch that. Sorry Mr Hockley, I'll quit hijacking your thread now.

[Ryan D]

I like the Dove Cool Silver much better- you can still smell it if you lean in and give it a good whiff, but it isn't still the ONLY thing you can smell 8 hours later.

I think I'm going to go to CVS later today and get some of that... Right now I'm using Axe Excite body wash, Axe Excite spray, Axe Armor two-in-one shampoo/conditioner, and Speed Stick Sport deodorant. But I want to try a new body wash, plus the shampoo/conditioner seems to be drying out my hair. Plus I need some more shaving cream and razors.

Speaking of which, what do you guys use to shave? I currently use Bic Comfort 3 razors (I needed small ones because I'm not on T anyways, so it's really just for peach fuzz) and I also use Neutrogena Men Sensitive Skin Post Shave Balm

[AdamMLP]

I use a Gillette razor I thieved off my dad back in September. I should probably replace it but it doesn't seemed to have dulled, and cuts the peach fuzz fine still. For shaving foam I think that's Lidl's own brand, its cheap and does the job better than some I've used. I find that as long as it comes out blue and then turns foamy its okay, I had one once that was foam straight out of the can and disappeared within half a minute.

[Sophia Hawke]

I've yet to use something better than barbasol tbh.  I still shave while I wait for money for laser.  Barbasol+gillete fusion power works great.

[Ryan55]

I like the axe apollo, I use it for deodorant and body wash, far as razors go, I stick with Gillette

[Lexicon]

My wife has never complained about me being unmanly so I suppose these qualify

I use Dr. Bronners peppermint soap for just about everything, doesn't smell a lot after the shower but feels amazing and gets me clean which is the point.  I've used head and shoulders for years and my dad did too, guess it's just habit but I like the way it smells now.  For deodorant I like Old Spice Swagger.

I have a lot of stuff I use to wash my face with twice a day because I have pretty acne prone skin but none of it is particularly smelly or manly

I also use Chanel Bleu for men.  I LOVE this cologne.  I put it on really lightly and get lots of comments on it.  One thing I know is smelling good makes a big impression.

Good luck finding what works for you!

[Ryan D]

Update: I just got back from CVS

I got Old Spice Swagger spray, Old Spice Sport shampoo and Old Spice Swagger shampoo (I couldn't decide ), some more Neutrogena for Men face wash and some Neutrogena for Men shaving cream, Dove Men body wash, and some Gillette Sensitive Skin razors.

[notyouraverageguy]

I have the same problem, and that was even before I was pre-T. I have to change deodorants every 2 or 3 weeks. I find I alternate between one I really like (like an Old Spice one) and a Arm and Hammer one, and that normally does the trick. I found after years of not using women's deodorant, though, it worked like a charm one time when I needed something in a pinch.

I was also the same before t, glad I'm not the only one. I have to buy two deodorants each time and switch off every so often, its annoying because most people can just go in and buy the same one every time as where I have to go through and smell them all each time trying to remember if I've tried it yet. And then some give me rashes so at times its a waste of money at times.

Also, guys do care about how they smell. Maybe not all, but most that I've known want to smell good. Who wants to stink anyways? I don't think its a gender thing, but a hygiene concern everyone should have. Do you really want to be that person that smells like b.o.

I was using men's products before I came to my senses of being trans. I had to, I stunk and would sweat like crazy and women's products weren't cutting it. Its trial and error mostly.

And for everyone saying to use unscented products or to barely use any smell, whether its cologne or deodorant. Maybe its because you don't have a strong b.o. or you don't sweat much. But for me personally I use scented stuff, even with my slightly sensitive skin, and I use a lot of cologne. I've never gotten a negative comment, except from my dad, but he doesn't like anything I like. I've always gotten really good compliments on my colognes, and the way I smell.
I have always had a super strong nose, and most of the time someone who smells "too good"(according to some of you) doesn't bother me. Its the "old man" and "old women" perfumes that give me headaches(they give my dad headaches as well) when it seems people shower in them and you can smell it a mile away. Other than that if I smell a guy from far away I'm impressed and my senses are turned on. Because I'd rather smell that than bad body odor. Same with females who smell like flower or candy body spray, etc.

For razors, I recently found one that works really well for me. But again its personal preference, and I have really thick body hair. Schick hydro 5. For shaving cream I use whatever really. And after shave I use nivea post shave balm.

Theres no wrong or right way to be a certain gender, you could care about how you smell or not, but that doesn't mean you're being feminine about it.

[Chaos]

I recommend Bod body spray and their products.Dove + Men care and such products and I'm personally into Old spice and some more classic wears.brings a sence of 'old fashioned' into the mix lol

Axe is also some good shiz nit lol I love the dark temptation so far but personally looking into other names under there.

[Chaos]

Update: I just got back from CVS

I got Old Spice Swagger spray, Old Spice Sport shampoo and Old Spice Swagger shampoo (I couldn't decide ), some more Neutrogena for Men face wash and some Neutrogena for Men shaving cream, Dove Men body wash, and some Gillette Sensitive Skin razors.

Very good choices.dove men is good for pores and works for all skin types.old spice is what I grew up on lol best classic scent around.I like Bod because its more of a modern smell and gives it a wild twist.irish spring is also good and head & shoulders works wonders.

[anibioman]

I'd say aim for gender neutral products as products for men tend to be designed for teenage body or just bad. I use cucumber dove body wash its  really nice smelling and good for your skin. I use a Pantene two in one shampoo. I use a manly shaving cream thats in a tube its a odd brand I don't really remember what its called. I use a gillette razor and deodorant, and a old spice deodorant. I use st. Ives apricot scrub and an oxy 10% benzol peroxide wash.