AXE and the Sensitive Man

Bad boys have their charm, but I have more appreciation for a sensitive guy. According to Bert Sperling, of Sperling’s BestPlaces, as a born and raised California girl, I live in the right state to meet a sensitive man.

To celebrate the launch of their new Skin Contact Shower Gel, AXE Sensitive, AXE partnered with Sperling to show men the “10 Best Cities For Showing Off Your Sensitive Side.”

California cities are mentioned 4 times in the list with L.A. and San Francisco tying for first.

To determine cities with a strong sensitive side, they used criteria such as proximity to cultural centers, good restaurants (those without a drive-thru), magazine subscriptions, as well as the amount of “dude-friendly” activities available locally. “Dude-friendly” would outdoor activities like hunting or fishing. 

Best Cities For Showing Off Your Sensitive Side

1  Los Angeles/San Francisco, CA (tied for first)
3  New York, NY
4  Boston, MA
5  Washington, DC
6  Newark, NJ
7  Chicago, IL
8  Santa Ana-Anaheim, CA
9  Miami, FL
10 Cambridge, MA

The list of worst cities is heavy with the Southern cities. This was based on the heavy concentration of “guy-related” activities.

Worst Cities for Showing Off Your Sensitive Side

1  Nashville, TN
2  San Antonio, TX
3  Cincinnati, OH
4  Charlotte, NC
5  Kansas City, MO
6  St. Louis, MO
7  Pittsburgh, PA
8  Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
9  Jacksonville, FL
10 Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA

I’m not sure how scientific the results are. I don’t believe that fishing makes men more insensitive. My Grandpa was a very sensitive man and he loved to fish. I do agree, however,  that getting out of the house, attending music events or dining in nice restuarants makes women feel appreciated, like their men are actually putting some thought and effort into a date. (Note: Married women appreciate “dates” as well as single ladies.)

Nick Cannon, host of “America’s Got Talent,’ and husband of singer Mariah Carey, partnered with AXE as well. “Guys, it doesn’t take much effort to show your girl how much she means to you,” Cannon advises.  “Listening, understanding and sharing your ‘inner sensitive guy’ are keys to making your girl happy.” 

Or maybe next time you can invite your lady to go along on your next fishing trip. AXE is a brand whose “mission” is to help men up their game with grooming products that make them more personally appealing to the opposite sex.

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