{"id":32457,"date":"2026-04-29T03:18:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T01:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/?p=32457"},"modified":"2026-04-29T03:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T01:30:10","slug":"risky-looksmaxxing-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/phoneenglish.es\/blog\/2026\/04\/risky-looksmaxxing-trend\/","title":{"rendered":"Risky \u201cLooksmaxxing\u201d Trend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

B1 –  Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLooksmaxxing\u201d is a trend where young men try to make their looks better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people use dangerous methods like hitting or pressing their face bones. Others get cosmetic treatments like fillers or surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors say this can be very bad for the body. It can also affect mental health and self-confidence. Experts advise to focus on healthier ways to feel good about yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article about the risky trend of looksmaxxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/breakingnewsenglish.com\/2604\/260423-looksmaxxing.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Define \u201clooksmaxxing<\/strong>\u201d. \u201cA new trend among young men is causing doctors to worry. It is called looksmaxxing.<\/em>\u201d\u00a0Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cbone smashing<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cMany things can go wrong with bone smashing and cosmetic surgery.<\/em>\u201d Use the phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cthe only thing in one\u2019s life<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cAnda Solea, an expert on looksmaxxing, said problems start for men when looks become <\/em>the only thing in their lives.<\/em><\/strong>\u201d<\/em> Use the idiom in a sentence. Give a synonym. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. What does \u201cself-esteem<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cToo many young men are falling into the trap of dissatisfaction and low <\/em>self-esteem<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d <\/em>Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What is your opinion sbout looksmaxxing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Why do you think young men are doing it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Why do too many young men feel dissatisfaction and have low self-esteem?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. How can people build self-esteem without focusing too much on looks?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Do you think society puts too much value on physical appearance? Why or why not?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      B1 –  Intermediate  \u201cLooksmaxxing\u201d is a trend where young men try to make their looks better.  Some people use dangerous methods like hitting or pressing their face bones. Others get cosmetic treatments like fillers or surgery. Doctors say this can be very bad for the body. It can also affect mental health and self-confidence. 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