Now men are under pressure to look good too, it’s only natural for someone to take the concept of the padded bra and apply it to the hairier sex.

Now men are under pressure to look good too, it’s only natural for someone to take the concept of the padded bra and apply it to the hairier sex.

The result is the RipT Fusion, a ‘body-sculpting undershirt’ which aims to do for your torso what you might struggle to achieve with months of steroids.

A spokesperson explains, ‘It’s for men of all ages. You can wear it under a slick dress shirt or a going-out shirt, and you can also wear it when you’re working out.’ That should attract some glances in the gym.

Not only will the RipT give you a more muscular appearance, it also aims to flatten bulges where you should be lean and tight. For just $58 (£36), you’ll be transformed into a masculine ideal, a kind of cross between Daniel Craig and Arnie, if the publicity photos are to be believed.

Of course, the deception can’t continue into the shower room or the bedroom, so you’ll need a good line as you rip off the RipT and sling it over a chair.

Or perhaps it might be better not to wait for that make-or-break moment before you get it off your chest.