Every so often I grow a beard just for a change. It typically stays no more than a couple of months and then I shave it off. MW is a bit "meh" about it, thinks it makes me look older (and not in a good way!) but generally doesn't mind one way or the other.
The last time I had one however she commented that my beard (when it was a bit longer and got beyond the scratchy stubble stage) did give her additional interesting sensations when I gave her oral sex. Which got me thinking about beards and what women in general thought: as far as sex is concerned, are they a help or a hindrance? And lots of men seem to have beards these days. Is there any connection?!