Are young men destroying their hormones to win at Tinder?

In 2014, Jeremy Meeks’ mugshot went viral — not because of his crime, but because of his looks. Within months of leaving prison, he was modeling for major fashion brands. A redemption story? Maybe. Or maybe something else.

In this episode of Unconditional, Norbie Schickel dives deep into the controversial rise of “looksmaxxing” — a growing movement of young men using everything from fitness and jaw exercises to Botox, testosterone, fillers, anabolic steroids, and even extreme cosmetic surgery to increase their “sexual market value.”

Is this rational self-improvement in the age of dating apps? Or are we watching a generation gamble its health in response to distorted online incentives?

In this conversation, we discuss:

• The data behind dating apps and match inequality
• Why the top 10% of male profiles may receive the majority of matches
• The psychology and biology of attractiveness
• Soft maxing vs. hard maxing
• Testosterone use in teens and young men
• The risks of pharmaceutical “optimization”
• Social media’s impact on male mental health
• Promiscuity, hypergamy, and the future of relationships
• Whether young men are responding logically… or destructively

This isn’t mockery. And it isn’t moral panic. It’s an honest engagement with an uncomfortable question:

If the system feels rigged, how far should you go to change your odds?

For young men navigating modern dating, parents raising sons and daughters, or anyone curious about the intersection of fitness, masculinity, social media, and culture — this is a conversation you can’t ignore.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction -  Looksmaxxing: Logic or Lunacy?
05:27 What The Hell Is Lookmaxxing?
09:58 The Why. The Case For Looksmaxxing
17:23 Soft-Maxxing vs Hard-Maxxing
18:49 What Is Bonesmashing?
19:30 Looks Are Not Just For Romance
20:33 Modern Dating Apps Are Rigged Against Average Men
21:44 The Twin Forces of Hypergamy & Promiscuity
22:50 Marriage Has Historically Been A Stabilizing Force For Young Men
26:25 The Health Implications of Lookmaxxing
30:04 Natural Testosterone And Synthetic Testosterone Aren't The Same
33:55 Is Faster Attainment Better?
37:00 Pharmaceuticals, Drugs & Looksmaxxing
44:27 If The Game Is Rigged, Choose Another Game
46:44 Men Massively Outnumber Women On Some Dating Apps

AI Summary

In this conversation, Norbie Schickel explores the themes of physical attractiveness, the phenomenon of looks maxing, and its implications on dating and societal dynamics. He discusses how societal standards of beauty influence personal choices and the rise of pharmaceuticals and cosmetic procedures in the pursuit of attractiveness. The conversation also delves into the skewed dynamics of online dating, the societal implications of attractiveness, and the importance of health and fitness in achieving personal goals.

#looksmaxxing #testosterone #menshealth

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