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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Toddler with a pacifier standing in a crib, inset shows an adult with a pacifier. When the going gets tough, the tough … pop in a ...

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 ...

Adults are swapping stress balls for baby pacifiers, and dentists say the bizarre fad could wreck your smile. A self-soothing trend that took off in China is now gaining traction in the US, with grown ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...