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Social Media Trend Promotes Not Showering for Days to Enhance Attractiveness

A social media trend called 'Pheromone Maxxing' encourages people to stop showering and using deodorant for days to enhance natural body odor and attractiveness.

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What happened

  1. 01Social media trend 'Pheromone Maxxing' suggests not showering increases attractiveness.
  2. 02Experts state no human pheromones proven to directly cause sexual attraction.
  3. 03Body odor is complex, influenced by genetics, diet, and health.
  4. 04Unwashed body odor is likely unpleasant, not attractive.
  5. 05Dermatologists recommend regular hygiene for social comfort.

However, dermatologists and scientists state there is no scientific evidence supporting this claim, and it is more likely to lead to unpleasant odors and social discomfort.

Translated and summarized by baba from Vesty, the latest report. Read Vesty’s original

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