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Beauty Tested, Beast Approved is a grooming blog for normal guys. My wife, Amy (the beauty director of Allure magazine) has tried thousands of products over the years—mostly on herself, but often on the human guinea pig who sleeps next to her. Here are some of my picks, and for all Beast Approved entries, head here.

New York City public transportation in the dead of winter is a sweaty affair. You’re inside, you’re outside, you’re inside with a hundred strangers, you’re outside again. And in between, you’re walking. Overdo it with the layers, and the subway can feel like a moving sauna—especially in the crotchal region. Sensitive area, sweat, friction, you can do the math. Applying something to bunk the funk is highly recommended.

Now, if you were on a sports team or in a fraternity or knew anyone who was, chances are you’ve heard about sprinkling things down under with a little medicated Gold Bond. The menthol vapors cause what has been described by some circles as "a snowball fight in your pants." That’s to say, it delivers more of a cool burn than you probably want when it’s freezing out. That’s why I prefer GB’s Baby Powder ($4.50 at Amazon.com). It controls moisture and protects you from chafing as effectively as the original, just minus the alarming sting. If I had the option, I’d probably lose the baby smell, but it doesn’t offend. Besides, it’s a small price to pay to protect your junk.

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