Even if you can’t become a handsome older gentleman, I think maintaining a clean, well-groomed appearance is very important. How much effort do the male members here put into it?

I’m Saito, a columnist ♪ More than calling it “effort,” I actually enjoy going to beauty salons. I go every time, and I also support the sales of the beauticians I’ve met through Universe. (There are quite a few beauticians there, aren’t there?) By getting a little touchy during the treatment and giving her an allowance, I can save time too—it’s a win-win. (You get a little thrill out of it as well.) So, in conclusion: I go to beauty salons quite a lot. LOL

I’m Paper Airplane, a male member. I’m in my late 40s, so I pay close attention to bad breath and body odor. When I first entered my 40s, I used breath-freshening gum and over-the-counter breath-care products, but looking back, they hardly seemed to work. After visiting a dental clinic specializing in bad breath, my whole world changed. If you’re 40 or older and want to go on dates with younger women, I highly recommend visiting a bad-breath specialist—I’d even say it’s essential. They measure your breath with a machine, regardless of whether you’re male or female. Then, a specialized dentist brings their nose extremely close to your mouth, smells your breath, and honestly tells you, quite bluntly, that it smells like a drainage ditch. Apparently, everyone gets told that. After going a few times, my bad breath disappeared. Since then, I’ve been using products sold at the dental clinic: When I wake up in the morning: ● Brush my teeth with Breath Control Dental Paste After breakfast and again before bed: ● Oral cosmetic product (breath-freshening mouthwash) ● Tongue brush for maintenance. During the day, after meals, while traveling, or before a date, I use Breath Control Gum and brush my tongue. If you do all that, you might even end up smelling better than a man in his 30s. I also feel that food tastes noticeably better now. For body odor: ● I take HMB supplements starting two days before a date. They also make flatulence less smelly. The effect on muscle growth is questionable, but the effect on odor is quite significant. To keep my underwear and clothes smelling fresh, I make sure to keep plenty of refills of the Deodorant Beads series on hand: ● Thorough Odor Elimination or ● Ironclad Odor Prevention I buy them regularly in large quantities, without making my wife suspicious, and my clothes always smell nice. In addition to the above, I get regular gum checkups and cleanings at a regular dental clinic. I also have my wife and my long-term girlfriend strictly check my body odor and breath on a regular basis. Every morning—I haven’t missed a single day since getting married—I hug and kiss my wife, and she checks my breath by saying things like, “You smell like garlic! What did you eat?” Over time, I’ve also learned which foods I eat the night before tend to cause odors. On days when I have a date, I make sure to hug her thoroughly so she can check my scent. My long-term girlfriend is also very sensitive to odors. Whenever she gets into my car, if I smell bad, she tells me immediately and very bluntly. After she once told me, “You should’ve taken a shower before coming,” I started showering every morning. I also shower on days when I don’t have dates, so my wife won’t get suspicious. Since family and close friends usually won’t tell you about bad breath, and there’s no beating age-related changes, we really have no choice but to take the initiative to improve things and find ways to manage them. P.S. If I’ve sweated a lot at work, I sometimes stop by a super sento before a date to wash my body and hair.

A Confused Woman in Her 60s I’ve been feeling a little down, wondering if people in their 60s are all worn out... lol Of course, I use toner and moisturizer after every bath, and I also make sure to use brightening and hydrating face masks every few days. I regularly go for facials and dental care, and I get seasonal nail treatments as well. I don’t smoke, but before a date, I always take care of things like breath, nails, and unwanted hair—including gray hairs... Well, I do get occasional skin checks from my partner, but all the effort seems to be paying off. Some of the people I’ve met have even said, “I’d love to touch your skin...” and I’m grateful for that. At the same time, I think cycling as a hobby has naturally helped strengthen my core, so perhaps the effects are working together.

I’m Dате◎Yume, a male member. No woman has ever directly told me that I look like Hiroyuki Watanabe or Kyohei Shibata. Still, I meet them while thinking, “That’s probably what they want to say,” and feeling that they really don’t need to try so hard. ↑ Just kidding（笑） As for me, I make a point of bathing every day, keeping my hair fairly short, shaving every day, dressing in a way that suits my build and age, keeping my nails trimmed, and taking care of any stray hairs on my eyebrows, nose, and ears.

I’m Meg, a female member. For me, I judge personal cleanliness based on things like: - Whether he’s shaved - Whether his nails are trimmed - Whether he has bad breath or a strong body odor - Whether there’s dandruff or anything else on his shoulders - Whether he’s wearing clean, freshly washed clothes If someone meets these standards and behaves like a gentleman, I’d be happy to see him again regardless of his age. Using toner after a shower should be more than enough, shouldn’t it?

I’m Seattle, a male member. After showering, I apply toner and moisturizer all over. I use fabric softener on my clothes and spray on a little fragrance before dates. I go heavy on deodorant spray. Even in the bathroom, I use a facial cleansing wipe before reapplying it. Other than when I’m eating, I’m always slowly sucking on a candy, chewing gum, or having a mint so it’s not too noticeable. A tongue scraper is important too. If you don’t do anything, an older guy is guaranteed to smell, so all you can do is put in the effort.