As colder weather brings a rise in seasonal illnesses, TikTok users are circulating an unconventional method to relieve a runny nose: using a vibrator.
Videos showing the technique first appeared earlier this year but went viral in the fall. Creators recommend placing the device against both nostrils. After a short time, they claim, the vibrations trigger a strong sneeze that clears mucus naturally.
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Some users insist the method works for everything from routine colds to sinus infections. They add that vibrating facial massagers can be used as well — or, as many jokingly note, «whatever is on hand.»
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Mixed reactions online
Despite the trend’s popularity, many viewers are treating it as a joke. In the comments, users quip that they now have a convenient excuse for keeping sex toys in their bedside drawers or ask sarcastic questions about whether lubricant is required.
No scientific backing
Notably, there is currently no scientific evidence that using a vibrator — or any vibrating device — is an effective or safe treatment for nasal congestion or sinus issues.
