Opinion

Looksmaxxing isn't just a TikTok trend—it often reflects severe body image issues in teen boys and young men

Punishing regimens of facial exercises. Intentional starvation. Reshaping the jawline or cheekbones by smashing them with a hammer or chisel.

We analysed the TikTok history of 142 men. Here’s what it taught us about the manosphere

Three videos, three very different messages about masculinity and health. New research shows this is how the manosphere finds ...