In China, adult pacifiers have emerged as an unusual but growing trend among young adults seeking relief from stress, anxiety, and burnout. Often sold online and discussed on social platforms, these products are marketed as comfort items rather than anything sexual. Why the trend is growing: • Rising pressure from work, exams, and urban life has pushed people to explore unconventional self-soothing methods. • Psychologists note that oral soothing can trigger calming responses linked to early dev