June 22, 2026
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Every day, millions of people scroll through transformation videos on social media in pursuit of becoming the most attractive version of themselves. But for some young men, this goal has taken a dark turn. Combining the terms “looks” and “maximizing,” a movement called “looksmaxxing” teaches young men that the key to success is to radically improve their
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