AceShowbiz - Elon Musk has sparked controversy after retweeting a viral article from Evie magazine that claims birth control makes women attracted to feminine men, sharing the post with a simple bull's eye emoji on X.

The article, titled "If You're Into Timothee Chalamet, Harry Styles, And LilHubby, Then You Might Be On The Pill," argues that women on hormonal birth control have lower estrogen levels, which allegedly causes them to find feminine-looking men more attractive. The piece suggests this explains why Generation Z's celebrity crushes look "more like women than the manly men of yesterday."

"What happened to the tall, tan, hunky guys of the '90s? Am I missing something?" Evie magazine writer Meghan Dillon asks in the article. The piece references a 2013 study by Scottish researchers in which young women not on birth control digitally altered men's facial features to create their ideal partner, with results showing different preferences after some participants began taking hormonal contraceptives.

Musk's retweet ignited immediate backlash across social media, but Evie magazine's Editor-in-Chief Brittany Hugoboom responded supportively to the attention. "Elon, the Evie girls agree," Hugoboom commented following the retweet.

The controversial article has positioned Evie magazine as what some observers call the most talked-about publication in women's media. Vanity Fair has previously described Hugoboom as the new "Camille Paglia," referencing the provocative cultural critic known for her controversial takes on feminism and sexuality.

Hugoboom has been featured in New York Times and Daily Mail coverage, building the magazine's profile through provocative content. In February, she hosted Evie magazine's first live event, which debuted their third print issue, The Sex Issue. The event garnered attention from The Daily Wire, Political Analyst, and The Cut.

The magazine positions itself as a digital publication for women who value "beauty, wellness, and femininity without the influence of woke politics." Evie magazine offers content ranging from science-backed health advice to cultural commentary, targeting women seeking what it calls "truth over trends."

The birth control article reflects Evie magazine's broader editorial approach, which often challenges contemporary cultural narratives around femininity and relationships. The publication has built its brand on controversial takes that generate significant online discussion and media coverage.

As the debate continues across social media platforms, Musk's endorsement of the article has brought renewed attention to Evie magazine's provocative editorial stance and its growing influence in women's media discourse.