I personally would prefer a nice trim over a shave. Unless you keep a shave very well maintained, the 5 o'clock shadow rubs me in all the wrong spots :-0

A big thank you for considering manscaping! I'm sure all the ladies would appreciate it.

My first time out, I went ahead and trimmed. I did this because I didn't want anything to get in the way of a getting a good BBBJ. I have just kept on doing this ever since. None of the providers that I have been with have commented on it at all. I think they have appreciated it though.

I decide not to shave, because it looks goofy, unless you keep up with it. It probably even looks a little goofy if you do keep up with it. Then there is the risk of cutting yourself. I purchased a beard trimmer just for this task. It has 9 length settings. I finally settled on using #3.

But at the very least, nicely trimmed is good. I like to get all up in there if ya know what I mean and flossing my teeth with stray hairs is no fun

Shaved

I am as naked as it gets down there, i haven't had any complaints. Preferably if i was a male i would want my lady shaved.

The first time I hobbied, the lady, who was known for DT and gagging would hardly go past the head.  I politely asked her about it and she said that my full bush kept her at bay.  With the trimmer I use, it's easier to go bald than trim.  I do shave the bump and grind area before each date, too.  The ladies have actually complimented me on my prep.

I trim. I don't like the all bare feel and I have been told by quite a few providers that all bare on men is more than a little creepy.