Men are skipping showers before dates for a reason that may surprise women

As if dating weren’t already enough of a gamble, a new trend has some men skipping their usual hygiene routines before meeting a prospective partner.

So-called “pheromone-maxxing” is a viral TikTok trend primarily associated with teen boys and young men that involves skipping showers and deodorant before a date. Some proponents go so far as to wear unwashed shirts or drink their own urine in an effort to “sweat out toxins,” VICE reported.

‘LOOKSMAXXING’ TREND HAS YOUNG MEN TAKING HAMMERS TO THEIR FACES IN PURSUIT OF SHARPER FEATURES

Pheromones are chemical compounds that transmit signals between members of the same species. They are well…

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