Advice on conversation about sex

I don’t think it has to do with the length or seriousness of the commitment, actually. Once you’re committed period, even if it’s a new relationship, you’re discussing each of your likes and dislikes and preferences in all aspects of life and deciding if they’re compatible as you figure out getting even more serious. So it isn’t unreasonable for him to express he has a preference even though you’re not married. That being said, if you’re not into it, you can be honest about it. And then if his reaction is to keep pressuring you, bugging you about it, or be resentful, that’s a huge problem because it means he’s entitled and disrespectful. Your feelings about this are valid either way, though. It’s okay to listen when your gut says something is off-putting for you.

I personally don’t like this specific request because I find it is often tied to a guy loving porn and not necessarily respecting women as much as they should as a result. However, there are other reasons people prefer that grooming style too that aren’t yellow flags. It is more about how he responds to you communicating about it than about his reasons for asking.