A man who has developed a compulsion for purchasing other people’s saliva has opened up about how this unusual habit is affecting his finances, alongside dealing with another unique interest.
Many individuals face various forms of addictions that can become detrimental to their well-being, whether it be related to food, alcohol, drugs, or any obsession that starts to dominate one’s life and rationality.
However, the act of buying saliva from strangers online is certainly an uncommon addiction.
On the Other People’s Lives YouTube show, hosts Joe Santagato and Greg Dybec were stunned when an anonymous caller shared details about their peculiar habit and its monthly cost.
The caller explained that his fascination stems from a ‘fantasy and fetish of being swallowed’ which originated from watching adult content during his teenage years. This eventually evolved into an attraction to men’s saliva, which he began obtaining from individuals on the internet.
Although he sometimes consumes it, he confessed that he is actively seeking professional help.
The financial burden is significant, yet he admitted that stopping is a challenge.
“It can run me a couple of hundred [dollars] a month,” he noted, explaining that he even resorted to taking out loans to support this habit.
The price can be as high as $150 for a single bottle.
“They usually put it in a little vial,” he shared with Joe and Greg. “Some people charge maybe 25 or 35 for two. But there are others who ask for 50 to 100, with the most I’ve paid being about 150.”
This spending habit led to financial mismanagement, as he described how he’d ‘get bored waiting for a response and message multiple people, resulting in simultaneous replies’.
Subsequently, he often accepted all offers and also bought socks and underwear for the ‘thrill’ of spending money.
When questioned about how he uses the saliva, he replied: “I either put a little on a mask or dab some on my face, simulating what’s happening in the story as if it’s real.”
“It adds something to focus on and makes reading a story more engaging,” he explained.
Despite this, he expressed a desire to quit and explained his efforts to break free from the addiction.
“I’m actively trying to [stop], I’ve visited a couple of hospitals for assistance,” he mentioned.
“However, in my area, there are limited resources for addressing such specific addictions.”
Through studying dependency issues and exploring different recovery methods, he acknowledged, ‘I’ve been getting better, and I’ve definitely noticed a change’.