Beards Protect Against Bacteria And Infections
The hipster community descended into a state of anarchy back in May 2015 when news broke that a man’s beard could be a breeding ground for bacteria commonly found in fecal matter. Beardos around the world rejoiced to learn that the study was based on a very small sample size and that the results were far from definitive. In fact, a more comprehensive study that examined swabs taken from 408 bearded male hospital workers revealed that clean-shaven men were three times more likely than bearded men to carry harmful bacteria on their faces.
Beards Protect The Face From The Sun
Maintaining a beard in a warm climate may not seem ideal. So-called “winter beards” are supposed to keep a guy’s face warm, right? So wouldn’t a thick beard also capture heat when the sun is beaming down on it? Most bearded men, myself included, say no. A thick mug rug does, however, prevent skin cancer by providing between 90 and 95 percent protection from harmful ultraviolet rays. Although it may depend on the length and angle of facial hair.
Beards Shape How Attractive, Dominant, And Aggressive Men Seem
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but a nice face mane could go a long way with the ladies. A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of New South Wales in Australia asked 351 women and 177 heterosexual men to rate photos of 10 men based on attractiveness, masculinity, health, and potential parenting ability. Men with a heavy, 10-day beard were deemed most attractive by women; those with a full beard scored highest in perceived parenting skills among both women and heterosexual men. Men with a light stubble scored lowest across all categories, even compared to clean-shaven men.
Beards Can Grow Over Four Times A Man’s Height
It is estimated that around 55 percent of men around the world have some type of facial hair, whether it be a full beard, the Fu Manchu, or a regular old mustache. The average beard grows 5-and-a-half inches in a year and is made up of around 30,000 whiskers. If the average man were to never trim his beard, he would have a 27-and-a-half-foot beard by his death.
Beards Inspire Strong Feelings
People with pogonophobia have an abnormal and persistent fear of beards. Although the severity of this condition varies, common symptoms tend to include shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, nausea, and overall feelings of dread. Those with Pogonophilia, on the other hand, love beards and people with them.