Male body depilation: prevalence and associated features of body hair removal

Sex Roles: A Journal of Research,  May, 2005  by Michael Boroughs,  Guy Cafri,  J. Kevin Thompson

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17) Rate how anxious you would be if you couldn't shave for a few weeks.

1  extremely anxious
2  moderately anxious
3  somewhat anxious
4  slightly anxious
5  not anxious at all

18) Please indicate the area(s) of your body where shaving or trimming behaviors take place.

_____ Abdomen

_____ Arm Pits

_____ Back of Neck

_____ Buttocks

_____ Chest

_____ Clavicle (area below neck, above chest)

_____ Feet

_____ Groin

_____ Hands

_____ Lower Arms

_____ Lower Back

_____ Lower Legs

_____ Shoulders

_____ Upper Arms

_____ Upper Back

_____ Upper Legs

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