TJ Walker mocks the "baromaxing" trend where some men skip showers and deodorant believing their natural odor attracts women. A dermatologist calls it "bacteria maxing." Walker's point: hygiene isn't a barrier to dating success, and this trend is scientifically baseless and dangerous.
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Some Gen Z men on TikTok are doing something called pheromone maxing. This involves skipping showers, shampoo, and deodorant because they believe their natural musk attracts women. Scientists say there's no evidence this works, but hey, what do scientists know? One dermatologist calls it bacteria maxing. But why stop at deodorant? Go full caveman. Skip the dentist. Black teeth say rugged. Stop cutting your hair. Stop washing your clothes. If you cut your leg, forget antibiotics. Nothing says masculine vitality like explaining gangrene on a first date. These men believe women secretly cave to the natural aroma of an unwashed stranger. Mmm. Yes, that's why every homeless shelter is surrounded by supermodels whispering, Please save some musk for the rest of us. Gentlemen, your body odor is not an invisible dating app. Soap is not suppressing your sexuality. My positive affirmation for Pharaoh Maxers is simple: I am worthy of love, I am confident, I am desirable, and I have met a bar of soap. Ultimize.