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The Guardian Launches Encrypted Form for Women Looksmaxxing Experiences

8/13/2026

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The Guardian is inviting women aged 18 or older to share their looksmaxxing experiences through an encrypted online form.
The outlet notes that looksmaxxing, previously a predominantly male practice, has increasingly attracted women in recent years.
The form allows anonymous submissions, caps photo uploads at 5.7 MB, and pledges to delete personal data once it is no longer needed.

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Story summary

The Guardian is inviting women aged 18 or older to share their looksmaxxing experiences through an encrypted online form.
The outlet notes that looksmaxxing, previously a predominantly male practice, has increasingly attracted women in recent years.
The form allows anonymous submissions, caps photo uploads at 5.7 MB, and pledges to delete personal data once it is no longer needed.