Sexpiration date

“Women age like wine, Men age like milk.” - mango being based on tiktok

Male sexpiration refers to the stage when men’s sexual appeal and perceived attractiveness start to decline due to aging. Sometimes the phrase “sexually expired” is used. Unlike males, women never hit the wall/expire.

Because men’s sexual value is more strongly tied to physical traits like neoteny, low body fat, and actually having hair on their head, their appeal can plunge sharply once these traits diminish, often faster than women’s perceived decline in looks. In internet culture, male expiration is sometimes compared to cheese, in reference to how some men quickly lose their “freshness.” To become cheesemired means a man has sexually expired prematurely, losing attention from younger women or peers.

Evidence for male expiration

• Declining testosterone and metabolic health begins as early as the late 20s to early 30s for some men, leading to loss of muscle, reduced energy, and less sexual drive.
• Physical appearance changes, such as hair thinning, facial aging, and loss of skin elasticity, contribute to reduced attention from younger partners.
• Social and sexual strategies that rely solely on youth and looks are less sustainable than those built on resources or status, causing some men to “expire” faster than women in purely sexual terms.