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 **** ociated 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 documented in insects and other animals, and some pheromones do not have a discernible scent, Scientific American explained.

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If you've spent any time on social media lately, you've probably come across trends such as "looksmaxxing," "sleepmaxxing," and even "proteinmaxxing."
The "-maxxing" trend is basically internet shorthand for taking something in your life and trying to optimize it as much as possible. And users are now adapting the concept for their financial lives.
If you've ever switched savings accounts for a better APY or hunted down a promo code before hitting "buy," you're already "moneymaxxing" to some degree. But is this just another fleeting internet trend, or is there real value in moneymaxxing?
Moneymaxxing is a social media-driven trend centered on optimizing as many aspects of your finances as possible. This can include moves such as moving cash to a high-yield savings account, stacking discounts and cash-back offers, negotiating bills, or taking advantage of bank account bonuses.

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Looksmaxxing influencer Connor Murphy has died after drowning in a lake in Thailand, according to local reports. He was 32.
The Texas-born bodybuilder was known for posting stunts and skits on his social media accounts and his YouTube channel, where he had more than 2.4 million subscribers. He chronicled his looksmaxxing journey — going to extreme lengths to "optimize" his appearance — and gained attention for building out his jawline with sculpting facial exercises. In recent months, however, Murphy sparked concern from fans by sharing erratic videos in which he dressed as a wizard and claimed to see hallucinations.
Local Thai outlets, the Bangkok Post and Thai Rath, report that Murphy drowned Tuesday night after he jumped into a lake near where he was staying in Samut Prakan, a province just south of Bangkok. Police told the Bangkok Post that Murphy had hired a driver to take him to his luxury rental home, but began behaving strangely and offered the driver money before rolling around on the road.
When authorities arrived on the scene, Murphy reportedly became frantic and ran away from officers before jumping into the nearby body of water.
The fitness vlogger swam until he appeared to become tired and slipped under the water, witnesses said. Rescue divers searched for about 30 minutes before they recovered his body about 65 feet from the shore.

Connor Murphy, an influencer known for "Looksmaxxing," has reportedly died.
TMZ reported on Wednesday, July 8, that Murphy died following a drowning incident in Thailand. The outlet stated that, according to Thai news outlet Thai Rath, the 32-year-old was allegedly acting erratically when he returned to the luxury village where he was staying.
Murphy reportedly arrived by taxi and then allegedly tried to get into another car. However, he became agitated and began shouting when the driver refused to allow him into the car because of his behavior.
That's when locals contacted the police.
By the time officers arrived, Murphy had reportedly fled through the village before jumping into a nearby lake, where he allegedly swam until he became exhausted and drowned.