EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 12 MIN
What is behind the new extreme LooksMaxxing trend?
from Midday Report
LooksMaxing, a new trend which elevates body image to disturbing extremes including taking peptides and smashing jaw bones, is sweeping meme culture, with ties to far right influencers. Dr Kris Taylor is part of the University of Auckland's Centre for Addiction Research. He is an expert on masculinity and has been looking closely at LooksMaxxing. Dr Taylor spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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