Not Alone

Beauty Standards, Viagra, & Botox: Unfiltered Hot Takes with Gary Lipovetsky

Dec 2, 2025
Gary Lipovetsky, a frequent co-host known for his quick-witted takes on cultural trends, joins the conversation. They explore the quirky rise of 'Scrotox' and debate who really sets beauty standards—men or women. Gary shares a surprising link between Viagra and hearing loss, while the two discuss a new app for sending drinks, reflecting on the evolving dating landscape. The podcast also tackles healthy masculinity and the Chiara Ferragni scandal, ending with a humorous debate on why women excel at multitasking.
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INSIGHT

Beauty Pressure Is Genderless

  • Beauty procedures now target men too, signalling expanding social pressure on appearance.
  • Valeria and Gary note this reflects broader societal expectations, not just female-targeted norms.
ANECDOTE

The 'Scrotox' Story

  • Valeria describes men injecting Botox into testicles and compares it to fillers plumping dried fruit.
  • Gary dismisses it as a scam and says men don't care about making their balls look better.
INSIGHT

Facekini Boom Reflects Anti-Aging Culture

  • Facekinis and full-face sun masks in Asia grew rapidly as a beauty and anti-aging market.
  • Valeria highlights cosmetic industries' exponential growth and cultural drivers in Korea and China.
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