attraction myths

Sep
16
2026
Pheromone maxxing fad draws fresh scrutiny
PHEROMONE-MAXXING FAD by Steve Sack, politicalcartoons.com
The pheromone-maxxing trend encourages men to skip showers for weeks in hopes that natural body odor will attract partners. Social media has amplified the idea as a supposed evolutionary hack. The cartoon uses a Peanuts-style setup to poke fun at the notion, with Charlie Brown reacting in classic fashion and Pig-Pen suddenly surrounded by admirers. The piece underscores how easily questionable hygiene advice circulates and gains traction among those seeking shortcuts in dating. It suggests the fad is less science than wishful thinking dressed up as biology.
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