My SO and I camp, so ticks abound... those teeny tiny seed ticks are the worst... they could *live* on you for days and not be seen! We are very careful to check every little place they could hide!
As for shaving, he shaved his legs a couple of times, but I think generally thinks it's a lot of trouble... I shave my legs/armpits and trim around the girly bits (mainly because it feels nice to be smooth), but I have to be careful, because stubble can feel like you're sitting on a pin cushion, and make for a very uncomfortable ride...
I always wore makeup - as soon as my parents would let me, I was spending my money on all kinds of *stuff*! It was not unusual for me to spend a couple of hours *getting ready* (for what, I'm not sure!) ! I was even pretty high in one of the multi-level beauty companies - driving a free car & all of it! In the last 5 years or so, I've been doing less and less. It seems the more fit I become - and comfortable with myself - the less I want to cover up!