Adult pacifier trend on TikTok: At your own risk and childish
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For the French Federation of Orthodontics, the use of pacifiers by adults "is more of a psychological or even psychiatric issue, and can lead to harmful addiction." (France DUBOIS/France DUBOIS / VOZ'IMAGE)
Faced with everyday stress, many people are looking for ways to decompress. While some turn to meditation, yoga, running, or some other form of relaxation, others adopt methods that are, to say the least, unexpected. Like chewing on a pacifier, but in an XL size, for adults. This emerging and surprising trend, widely reported by the international press, appeared in China this summer. And, boosted by TikTok , where videos have accumulated millions of views, it has gained ground, particularly among 18- to 30-year-olds seeking relief.
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