EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 47 MIN
What queer men can teach the Looksmaxxing movement
from The Queer Ritual Podcast · host Riki B Malone
With the growth of Looksmaxxing content online, and the recent implosion of Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular; I wanted to take this opportunity to speak on the wider ramifications of how this content harms young men (and where it might actually be helpful). Drawing on my experience working in the beauty industry for over a decade, and seeing the rise and fall of beauty trends for men.This episode is not meant to be a deep dive on Looksmaxxing or any particular influencer, but instead on how to not make bad choices with one's body or looks with irreversible consequences.(Also, Happy Pride Month!)This episode uses the track "Tight Soul" by Ketsa under a Creative Commons license, accessed through the Free Music Archive.
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With the growth of Looksmaxxing content online, and the recent implosion of Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular; I wanted to take this opportunity to speak on the wider ramifications of how this content harms young men (and where it might actually be helpful). Drawing on my experience working in the beauty industry for over a decade, and seeing the rise and fall of beauty trends for men.This episode is not meant to be a deep dive on Looksmaxxing or any particular influencer, but instead on how to not make bad choices with one's body or looks with irreversible consequences.(Also, Happy Pride Month!)This episode uses the track "Tight Soul" by Ketsa under a Creative Commons license, accessed through the Free Music Archive.
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