Help to quit smoking to relieve stress?...Concerns over Adult Sponge Tap Trend
Aug 04, 2025
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Users are expressing satisfaction, but experts cautioned that it could harm oral health.
According to the Hong Kong media South China Morning Post, some Chinese online shopping malls have claimed to sell more than 2,000 units of 'adult taps' a month.
Prices range from 10 yuan (about 1,900 won) to 500 yuan (about 97,000 won).
This product is larger and more colorful than for infants, and the nipple part is made of transparent material.
Sellers are promoting not only stress relief, sleep aid, but also smoking cessation and breathing improvement.
One buyer commented "It's good quality and soft, so it's easy to suck. There is no problem with breathing." Another user expressed satisfaction, saying "It gives psychological comfort when you're anxious during smoking cessation." It also makes you feel safe in your childhood when you're washing it, which helps you relieve stress at workThere is also a claim that ".
However, experts are warning of health risks from long-term use.
One dentist expressed concern that "Sellers are deliberately reducing the possibility of oral damage"
He explained "If you wash for more than 3 hours a day, you may change your tooth position after a year, your ability to open your mouth is limited, and you may experience pain when chewing." It added that there is also a risk that some of the products will be inhaled during sleep.
One psychologist notes that "people who use these products may be in a state where their emotional needs are not met"He stressed that the real solution is to face and solve problems rather than treating yourself like a child."
The product sparked a heated debate with 60 million views on a social media platform.
One netizen criticized "The world has gone crazy and adults now use rags," while another pointed out "It's making consumers fools."
Adult taps are interpreted as social phenomena that reflect anxiety and emotional deprivation of modern people beyond simple trends.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
