Just as split in Some instances, as many articles and polls also indicate.
Well as fate would have it, lol..., I have to have a minor surgical procedure in the morning. They asked if I would participate in an ongoing clinical trial regarding a new sedation drug. I was game and agreed. I will/did have an ECG hooked up and she said she had to shave the spots where they 100% need it to stick without a doubt, plus tape as well.
So, she did some small shaving.

But when I actually felt and looked at the sites, it's not to bad at all. Meaning, mostly she didn't scalp me. A small Trim with clippers or body groomer and it's not that noticeable. Only one spot seems to feel prickly. So all is not lost.
Like I said, I'm not That hairy. Not coming up out the collar hairy at all. Just not that soft. Trimming to me has been a better option, not shaving. Actually never would have again. I think it presents me in a more fashionable favor. Groomed and great hygiene. Same as Below. Either shave or trim. Boys mostly always shaved smooth properly.
It was interesting to read the replies here. I've read numerous articles on this, (Just Search online), and as said above the answers varied. Most seemed to lean between keep it or only Trim and at least leave it a certain length. Some answers varied with age it seemed as well.
Thought I would bring the question Here, because in reality I usually trust a providers opinion More than a random poll by a magazine. Most don't BS and get to the point, don't hold back. I like that.
(I really don't like to say Providers, SW's, or other things included. Though Providers and SW's seem to be the norm on the boards so I will use it. I Prefer to say, Ladies... That's what you are. This profession doesn't change that.)
Thanks for replies!