When life gets overwhelming, some young adults in China are turning to an unexpected comfort: adult pacifiers.
Instead of reaching for melatonin or diving into meditation, a growing number of people are calming their nerves with oversized silicone pacifiers — a trend that’s quickly moving from quirky to mainstream.
These adult pacifiers are marketed as tools for better sleep, stress relief, and even quitting smoking, and they’re selling fast. According to the South China Morning Post, some sellers are moving thousands of units every month.
Users are open about their reasons. One customer shared that the pacifier brings a comforting sense of childhood safety, especially when work stress hits hard.