This trend originated in China, and now there are numerous videos on the internet showing people using pacifiers in the most unexpected situations: while driving, at work, or at home. In response to the growing popularity of this phenomenon, entrepreneurs have begun to produce special pacifiers adapted for adults, taking into account their size and design.
Alexander Tesler, a psychiatrist, sexologist, and member of the Russian Academy of Medical and Technical Sciences, said in an interview with Radio 1 that there is nothing alarming about this.
"It's economically advantageous — pacifiers are inexpensive. The main thing is not to forget to wash it if you drop it on the floor. It's like the old joke about a father with many children who prefers the process to the children. If people like sucking on pacifiers, they have every right to do so," he said.
The psychotherapist believes that “pacifier sucking” can be an effective way to quit smoking, which will be beneficial to health.
“People who quit smoking can replace this habit with something else: chewing seeds, sucking on ice or a pacifier. This does not contradict moral norms and the upbringing of children,” the expert emphasized. He also added that anyone who finds this activity useful can use a pacifier.