Maxim (magazine)
Maxim is a men's magazine.The magazine features women (including popular actresses, singers, or other female celebrities) in sexually suggestive poses, usually wearing lingerie or other brief attire. However the magazine does not feature frontal nudity. There is some controversy as to whether or not this should be classified as pornography.
In the USA, Wal-Mart has decided not to carry it, but have not not specified their reasons.
Other regular features of the magazine are short articles on subjects like sports, movies, television, video games, cars, crime, and drinking which are considered to be of interest to the magazine's young male audience. Every issue features extensive reviews and endorsements of new products.
Maxim has a number of subsidiaries and competitors.
See also: list of men's magazines