Looksmaxxing: From bone smashing to sperm racing

Send us Fan MailThe hosts discuss “looksmaxxng,” a social-media-driven trend mainly among teen boys from the manosphere that promotes optimizing appearance for attention and competition with other men, sometimes through extreme and risky behaviors. They describe an influencer associated with the trend who recommends diet and exercise but also demonstrates injections of unknown substances, testosterone use from unclear sources, meth for appetite suppression, and “bone smashing” to alter facial structure. They note related “maxing” offshoots like smell, sleep, height, and jestermaxxing, then pivot to “spermmaxxing,” including a planned international sperm-racing competition and a platform that scores sperm-related traits amid reported declines in sperm count/quality. In skincare, they cover salmon sperm (PDRN) as an injectable and in topical skincare products. They mention a social-media trend of using human sperm on the face. The episode closes by urging parents to be aware of what teen boys see online. ABOUT DERM & DUMBERDerm & Dumber is a podcast hosted by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Brooke Jeffy and her husband, where skincare, relationships, internet trends, and questionable opinions collide.If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend.Find us @dermanddumber and @brookejeffymd on IG DISCLAIMERThe information discussed on this podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Always consult your own physician or qualified healthcare professional regarding medical concerns, diagnoses, or treatment decisions.