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Times are changing, and the struggle between ever-evolving gender roles is playing itself out on the same stage it always does: in your pants. In the golden age of body hair, men came in only two models -- gay or Burt Reynolds -- but these days, the popularity of manscaping offers a whole range of acceptable hairstyles below the belt. But should you mess with God's perfect pubic creation? What do women really want to see going on in your drawers?

For guidance in these confusing times, we asked a group of real girls for the real scoop on manscaping.

Sara, 37, musician: "It's nice to see men attempting to pay even a fraction of the attention we women pay to sexual grooming. Trimming is nice. Clearing the area so that my efforts can be appreciated both physically and visually. It makes it more pleasurable for both of us. Remember, they don't call it a job for nothing-why not have a tidy workspace?"

Emily, 27, graduate student: "I don't expect any manscaping, and I actually find it pretty weird -- but then again, I'm more into the natural thing myself. A trim now and then can be considerate."

Keri, 25, nutritionist: "I try to keep my laws off other people's bodies, but I will say that a totally shaved johnson bears an unsettling resemblance to a rubber chicken. I suppose I prefer a natural look, but if you refrain from telling me what to do with my bikini line, I won't tell you what to do with yours."

More straight talk after the jump.

Janie, 29, receptionist: "I like it trimmed but with a little fuzz. I also really like that happy trail from the tummy to the yum-yum place as well. More grooming is better than less. Its just easier to get to the hot bits that way."

Ashley, 32, editor: "Bald would be bad. Too hairy isn't really an issue, because I don't use my eyes down there, but it shouldn't be smelly. One guy had a downstairs crew cut and a really neat apartment, so it made me think he was too weirdly meticulous for me. "

Lauren, 27, coordinator: "I would have a hard time believing that a shaved or groomed guy was straight, in all honesty. In addition, that shaved stuff gets all scrape-y pretty fast! Pubes are soft and natural. I guess they gross some people out, but if you want to make out with a barbie doll, then go find one."