What to Use for Manscaping: A No-Guessing Guide for Guys

Most guys don’t talk about it, but almost everyone deals with it. So why don't we?

Manscaping isn’t some weird niche thing. It’s just grooming. The same category as brushing your teeth or trimming your beard. It only feels awkward because nobody says it out loud.

That’s why Luke’s answer stood out.

“What do you use to shave your member? You’re down there. You’re downstairs area.”
“Manscaped.”

No hesitation. No joke to dodge the question. Just a straight answer.

And honestly, that says a lot.

Why Manscaping Only Feels Weird If You Make It Weird

Most of the discomfort around manscaping comes from pretending it’s not a normal part of taking care of yourself.

It is.

You’re already trimming your beard.
You’re already cutting your nails.
You’re already showering.

This isn’t some separate category. It’s the same mindset. The same self-respect that shows up in how you dress, how you present yourself, and how you prepare before dating, which is something I talk about more in How Do I Know If She Likes Me when attraction starts showing up in small, physical signals.

Luke didn’t frame grooming like a big decision. It was just part of his routine.

That’s usually the tell.

Using the Right Tool Changes Everything

When we talked about his setup, Luke mentioned this casually:

“My 2.0 died… it’s 4.0.”

That detail matters.

He didn’t switch because of a promo or a trend. He upgraded because the old one wore out and the newer version worked better.

Most guys grab whatever’s nearby and hope for the best. That’s how you end up with irritation, cuts, or deciding you never want to deal with it again.

Using the right tool isn’t about being fancy. It’s about reducing unnecessary friction, the same way having clarity around effort and preparation reduces anxiety in dating, which comes up a lot in How Long Should I Wait For Someone To Text Me Back.

The Feature You Don’t Realize You Need Until You Do

Then he brought up the flashlight.

“The flashlight on it… I actually think it’s the best thing since sliced bread. The Manscaped flashlight.”

It sounds funny until you think about it.

Bad lighting plus awkward angles plus sensitive skin is a terrible combination. Being able to actually see what you’re doing lowers risk, lowers stress, and keeps things clean.

Medical professionals consistently point out that most grooming injuries come from rushing or poor visibility, something the Cleveland Clinic highlights in their guidance on safe personal grooming and skin care.

It’s not about perfection. It’s about avoiding mistakes you don’t want to deal with later.

Different Areas, Different Tools

Luke’s overall approach is simple and logical.

Face gets a face razor.
Stubble gets an electric razor.
Downstairs gets a tool designed for it.

That’s it.

Trying to make one tool do everything is where guys get into trouble. Different skin. Different sensitivity. Different margin for error.

This same principle shows up in confidence building too. You don’t use one behavior to solve every situation. You adapt, which is why confidence grows through repetition and self-trust, not pretending, something I break down more in How To Build Confidence When You’ve Never Had It.

Seeing Past the Marketing

Luke even jokes about it:

“Power… the power of marketing. Advertising’s funny too.”

He’s aware of the branding. He’s not pretending ads don’t work.

But upgrading because something actually performs better isn’t hype. That’s just paying attention to outcomes.

Sexual health experts agree that consistency and comfort matter far more than novelty when it comes to grooming and protection, a point echoed by Planned Parenthood in their sexual health and hygiene education.

Same logic applies here.

If You’re New To This, Keep It Simple

You don’t need a full routine right away.

Start slow.
Don’t rush.
Use good lighting.

A few basics go a long way:

Trim before you shave.
Clean your tools.
Replace blades when they dull.

That’s it. No secret formula.

The Bigger Point

Manscaping shouldn’t feel taboo.

It’s the same category as trimming nose hair, using deodorant, or washing your face. Basic hygiene. Basic self-respect.

The only reason it feels weird is because guys don’t talk about it.

That’s why conversations like this matter.

Here’s The Thing

Good tools make this easier.
Comfort makes it normal.
Confidence makes it natural.

Luke summed it up without trying to:

“The Manscaped flashlight… best thing since sliced bread.”

Not because it’s flashy. Because it solves a real problem.

That’s the Guyset approach.

Talk about the stuff that’s real.
Handle it simply.
Stop making normal things awkward.