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Post from May 9, 2026

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TIL a new word: looksmaxxing.

looksmaxxing

noun

: the practice of taking one or more sometimes extreme or dangerous measures intended to increase one's physical attractiveness

… I know some people who are really serious about looksmaxxing avoid direct exposure to sunlight as much as possible, or totally give up alcohol or sugar, or they stay at a BMI of 18 …

via What is looksmaxxing? How parents can talk to their sons about it : NPR

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