I think I was almost 16 years old when I had my fist shave but even then I didnt really need it. I was getting so frustrated at being one of the only lads remaining in the school that still carried limp strands bum fluff around on the lower chin. These pathetic and immature whiskers looked like the remnants of a cotton wool bud and did nothing to boost the self esteem of this struggling adolescent. I longed for the facial hair of an adult but alas it was not to arrive during those high school years.

The ole goatee beards that are all the rage today were not popular back then, but a good thick mustache was certainly in. In fact, this little tuff of facial hair made some of the students look so grown-up, that is was sometimes difficult to distinguish between them and the teachers.

Anyway, that was then and this is now and how I long for those days of not having to cut the stubble every day. My facial hair grows so quickly now that if I have a social engagement in the evening its necessary to shave twice daily. Nevertheless, shaving is a ritual we men have to go through so best make the most of it. Most of us modern day chaps take great pride in our daily ritual of cutting, shearing, and trimming which is usually followed with a process of cleansing, toning, and moisturizing before splashing on a drop of our favourite aftershave. Male grooming, which was frowned upon by our fathers and forefathers, is a necessary evil if were to have any chance of impressing the fairer sex.

But just as we men are become more, dare I use the word, effeminate, woman are talking on more masculine rolls in society, and in many cases, appearing more butch with every generation. Theres this one gal at my office that has deservedly gained the nickname of stubble woman, but shes by no means unique. I mean, what is it with this new-age sisterhood that downs pints of beer, plaster themselves in tattoos, walk around in suits, and allow hairs to grow in places us guys didnt think woman got hairs!

Stubble woman is a frightening figure and theres no one man enough in my office that would dare suggest she do something about her facial hair. Maybe these poor bearded women have been struck with some rare condition that makes their facial hair grow in greater quantities than is normal, who knows, but it does seem that more and more of them are sprouting up all the time.

I often wonder what stubble woman thinks as she prepares herself for work in the morning. Whatever it is, she doesnt seem to give a toss about her facial hair. She doesnt shave it! She doesnt she cut it! She doesnt even attempt to conceal it in some way! What she does do is allow thick black hairs to sprout out of her face at all angles and at all lengths and as wild as they like. I'm beginning to think shes a guinea pig for some kind of hormonal research program - but listen up lady! That's a fully fledged beard going on there and it's not doing you any favors. It's downright ugly!

I dont think its chauvinistic to say that facial hair on a man has its place and every man has a right to choose whether he will have a beard, a mustache or a goatee. However, facial hair on a woman is, in my opinion, quite unacceptable in our society. And, just as a man must maintain his grooming regimen to remain attractive, women cannot just let a problem like this go and expect it to go unnoticed. I hope youre reading this stubble woman.