This trend might come back to bite you. Dentists are gritting their teeth over a bizarre new fad that has adults popping pacifiers like babies, as the self-soothing practice popular in China begins to ...

Beginning as a buzzing curiosity in China's self‑care sphere, the adult pacifier trend has rapidly gone viral across borders, as many are finding that the toys intended for infants and toddlers are ...

When the going gets tough, the tough … pop in a pacifier? That’s the surprising stress-busting move thousands of young adults in China are making — swapping melatonin and meditation for an adult-sized ...

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Adult pacifier trend sparks debate over stress relief A new viral trend is sparking debate worldwide — adults are turning to pacifiers as a way to cope with stress. PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — A new viral ...

A new trend in China involving adult pacifiers has sparked concerns among the medical community. Reportedly, an increasing number of adults are using this dummy item, claiming that it helps reduce ...

This week's question: Adult pacifiers are becoming popular in China as a stress reliever, with some online stores saying they're selling more than 2,000 each month. In seven words or fewer, come up ...

Psychologists also stress the importance of differentiating between healthy coping strategies and avoidance behaviours. At first glance, the sight of an adult with a pacifier may raise eyebrows. Long ...

Stressed-out young adults in China are reverting to baby mode, popping in pacifiers to sooth their weary souls. Once regarded as a niche quirk, the silicone soothers are reportedly now big business on ...