On October 13, 2013, the popular Facebook page FACT made a post that said “People who chew on ice are sexually frustrated.” Despite the “factual” name of this page, there’s no truth to this statement. While sexual frustration can manifest in different ways (e.g., poor mood, avoiding sex, etc.), chewing ice is not one of them. This habit can, however, have serious medical and dental implications. With the help of psychosexual therapist Jacqueline Hellyer, we’ll cover everything there is to know on both sexual frustration and ice chewing, so you can better understand why they aren’t connected.
What does chewing ice mean sexually?
Some people believe that chewing ice is a sign of sexual frustration, but this isn’t true. Sexual frustration is displayed in more concrete ways, like relationship struggles and sexual avoidance. Ice chewing is often a sign of medical issues (like anemia), not sexual ones.
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- Don’t hesitate to call your dentist if you’re worried about your ice-chewing habit. They can take a closer look at your teeth and assess any potential damage your habit may have caused. [26] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals Go to sourceThanks
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