Men have been at a bit of a disadvantage since we started grooming our body hair. We just don’t know what we’re doing when it comes to removing hair below the neck. Luckily, the guys at Shave magazine have our backs. They’ve put together 10 methods for removing that unwanted body hair.

Here’s a quick preview:

Tweezing

Using tweezers is ideal for getting rid of the odd stray hair anywhere on the body or for tidying up certain areas where there is not much body hair in the first place. However, tweezing can be painful, and like most forms of hair removal, ingrown hairs are a possibility. Additionally, because tweezing requires you to remove one hair at a time, it is not a worthwhile form of hair removal for those wishing to get rid of a large area of hair. Before tweezing, it is worth having a hot shower or splashing warm water over the desired area in order to open the pores of the skin and thus facilitate hair removal and reduce pain. When tweezing a hair out, pull gently in the direction of hair growth so as to reduce the risk of ingrown hairs or skin irritation.

Threading

Threading is actually one of the oldest methods of body hair removal and involves rolling twisted threads over hairlines to remove unwanted hair. It is a difficult technique that takes practitioners many months to perfect, so you likely won’t be doing this alone or at home. It is inexpensive, fast and slightly uncomfortable but requires a very skilled practitioner. Unfortunately, threading only works on flat surfaces and removes hair in straight lines, making it more suitable for the face and other small regions and unsuitable for larger or curved regions.

For the other 8 body hair removal methods, head over to Shave magazine.

Like it or not, there may come a time when you need to defend yourself, and it definitely helps if you know how to throw a good punch. The guys at Shave Magazine have put together a quick and dirty guide to getting the job done.

Here’s a quick excerpt about your fists:

Rotate your fist so that the back of your hand and forearm are directly facing the opponent. This position both allows you to block your opponent’s strikes and retaliate in a more precise manner. Before throwing a punch, you should know how to properly make a fist. A lot of beginners fail to accurately make a fist because they tend to curl their fingers around their thumb. This position can lead to the thumb being broken and/or separated during actual contact. The blow forces the hand to apply more pressure to the thumb while attacking, which causes the bone to retract and possibly break. The preferred method for positioning the thumb is to wrap it around, not inside, the other fingers. Remember to always keep the fist in line with your wrist and arm, and never bend the wrist because it can cause serious injury.

For the full guide on throwing a punch, check out Shave Magazine.