I used to believe that they preferred a clean shaven face, but in January I grew my beard for the first time in decades. Im 55, so this beard (now getting bushy) is 80% grey. And I have received a lot of unexpected positive feedback from the ladies. Thanks to beard conditioners it is very soft and I keep it looking neat but it is getting bushy now. I know the ladies do not like a stubbly beard as it can be abrasive during DATY. That's my story. I will be keeping this beard. One young J-girl called me Santa last week. The week before, a K-girl couldnt stop running her fingers through it when we were cuddling afterwards. I have received no negative feedback yet. Many girls that I see are repeats, so they knew me before without the beard.