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 ...

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 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 ...

Pacifier. Dummy. Soothie. Jar Jar Binky. Call them whatever you want, the rubber / plastic / silicone nipple substitutes are making a comeback. And they’re not just for toddlers anymore. The latest ...

Stress. Burnout. Sleepless nights. For many adults, these aren't just buzzwords, they're daily realities. But now, some are turning to a surprising tool for relief: adult pacifiers. Yes, you read that ...

There's often a debate about how long babies and toddlers should use pacifiers, but a new age group has entered the chat: full-blown adults. Adults are using pacifiers for various mental health ...

In China, adult pacifiers have become popular as tools to ease anxiety and help with sleep. Online shops say they sell over 2,000 pieces each month. These dummies are larger than baby ones and cost ...

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 ...

The use of adult pacifiers is the new trend in China, where adults are increasingly turning to the giant dummies to alleviate stress and to get to bed. Positioned as a relaxing device, such pacifiers ...

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 ...