A fifth of men won’t take their tops off at the beach, says new study – here are the reasons why

47% of men leave their back hair unkempt, according to a recent study (Image: Provided)

A recent survey of 2,000 men has revealed 21% were worried that people might judge them for their hairy backs if they were to take their top off on the beach.

When it came to the question of grooming, 30% of men prefer to keep their body hair trimmed, while 27% embrace their furry bods.

Further questions in the study from Philips OneBlade 360 found that 47% religiously trim their beard and neck areas, but everything else is left unkept.

Men using the Philips OneBlade 360 (Image: Provided)

Over a quarter (26%) admitted the only area they do keep trim that is out of sight is their nether regions.

Of the men surveyed, 18% see

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