Is it normal to have a hairy shaft?

Answer 1

It isn't something you should worry about or be ashamed of and what is "normal" varies greatly but having an exceptionally hairy shaft particularly when erect can be a complication of circumcision (particularly infant circumcision before the penis is fully grown which is not medically necessary)

hirsute penis (hairy penis) a condition of circumcised males. The normal penis skin is smooth and free of hair, while the tight skin of an erect circumcised penis pulls pubic hair up onto the shaft of the penis. During intercourse, this haired skin enters the vagina and causes chafing. After intercourse, the hair and hair follicles retain material and the area is difficult to clean.

Some men who are uncircumcised do have quite a lot of hair extending up the inner side, that is the body side of their penis, however, unlike men with circumcised penises, this hair does not cause any problem when making love as the hair follicles do not cause chafing in the vagina, I have always had a hairy uncircumcised penis and it never caused any problems when I made love to my wife.

Answer 2

Yes it is normal to have hair on the shaft, and in some cases up to the foreskin. It is less common but natural.

Answer 3

To a certain extent, yes. There is no maximum or minimum distance for this. If you find it unsightly it can be shaved.

Answer 4

It's perfectly normal. Most women prefer it only trimmed, and some find it weird completely shaved. But I know I want my husband to shave it, especially since I do the same. :)

Answer 5

Yes hair near the base of the shaft of the penis is very normal and stray hairs may occur also on some males shafts