@inbook{60a64fa013e9489daa3ef6735d76cccf,
title = "The pleasures of consumption: the curious case of Phillip ",
abstract = "Chapter 6 considers the role of pleasure and lifestyle in IPED consumption, drawing on a case study of the book{\textquoteright}s oldest subject, Phillip. A sprawling interview conducted with Phillip in a coffee shop in Potsford is utilized to first introduce this notable participant, before unpacking his initially instrumental motivations to use IPEDs. However, although first rooted in sporting aspiration, Phillip{\textquoteright}s consumption exemplified the age-defying, lifestyle-enhancing experiences of consuming IPEDs and his use is therefore explored in relation to medicalization, the liberal tenet of a mastery over nature, and testosterone as a gateway to {\textquoteleft}perma-adolescence{\textquoteright}. Though a unique case study, this exploration serves to highlight the role of pleasure and lifestyle within the broader IPED-using population.",
keywords = "Testosterone replacement therapy, Lifestyle use, Pleasure, Infantilization, Liberalism, Anti-aging, Medicalization",
author = "Nicholas Gibbs",
year = "2023",
month = nov,
day = "16",
doi = "10.51952/9781529228045.ch006",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781529227949",
pages = "80--92",
editor = "Nick Gibbs",
booktitle = "The Muscle Trade",
publisher = "Bristol University Press",
address = "United Kingdom",
}