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Bryan Wisconsin Male age 19 - all my life Right thumb. Needed Braces Had braces, but my teeth are crooked again. Mildly bucked Thumbnail worn or with marks. in bed, as I go to sleep. Only when alone. I spend 4-7 hours tsing each day. Parents painted with bitter solution. Had a dentist place metal spikes in my mouth. Parents understood. Just a habit I can’t quit. it’s an addiction for me. No, I don’t place over nose. I have a stuffed animal that I had since I was young but I can’t remember exactly When I got it. it is the old fashion style of the Curious George monkey. I was breast fed. I didn’t use a pacifier. I am not a smoker. I don’t have other addictions I have family members with addictions, smoking I have known other adult thumb suckers. One of my managers at my job openly sucked her thumb and I was shocked that there was another adult who had the habit. A friend must have noticed while I was sleeping and didn’t tell me. But one day we were joking around about each other and he slipped and said something about thumb sucking. At that point I realized he must have known, though he said he meant to say something elseI had a feeling he was aware of my secret. I like everything on the site because it touches a nerve to know there are others out there with the same habit. I, myself however would very much like to stop the habit. High School Education I am underweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 1 of 3 I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married. When with a significant other, I force myself to stay awake as long as possible and When I fell asleep it was a very light sleep. Since it was so light, I feel like I used my subconscience to temporarily control the habit. Yes, thumb sucking makes it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from another place on the Internet.
B, santa cruz, cal. Male age 32 - all my life Both thumbs. Needed Braces No affect on thumb. in bed, as I go to sleep. All through the night while asleep. At my job. While watching TV. While I read. while I drive. Only when alone. While masturbating I spend 1 to 2 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Parents painted with bitter solution. Parents told people. it feels good. Yes, place over nose. No addictions To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. College Education I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 2 of 3 I am heterosexual. I have another sexual orientation, swinger. I hide it so don’t deal with others.The Search Engine I used was yahoo
Kim, California Female age 32 - all my life Left thumb. Needed Braces the skin on my left thumb is perpetually dry and cracked. in bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. With family. I spend 2-3 hours tsing each day. Parents understood. Just a habit I can’t quit. it feels good. Yes, place over nose. I tend to run the knuckles of my right hand over a pillow or other cool object. I wasn’t breast fed. I didn’t use a pacifier. I am not a smoker. I don’t have other Other family members with addictions, description both of my parents were alcoholics To my knowledge,I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. Advanced degree beyond college. I am overweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 7 of 7 I am heterosexual. I am currently married. My husband could care less, and he found this site for me. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from someone I know.
Megga, Australia Female 34 TSer - all my life Right thumb. Straight, never with braces Permanent callus Thumb looks different ... Flatter, longer at the tip in bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. while I drive. With family. Only when alone. I spend 2-3 hours tsing each day. Parents painted with bitter solution. it feels good. I like it Yes, place over nose. I was breast fed. I am also a chronic nailbiter. I have family members with addictions Sister and neice suck their thumbs too. I have known other adult thumb suckers. A friend mentioned that she had a friend who sucked her thumb. There is nothing wrong with TS at all. I like doing it. it calms and relaxes me which is good as I ’m a naturally anxious type of person. Advanced degree beyond college. I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 1 of 3 I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married. They never really accepted it, past boyfriends, and thought they should have been enough for me. TS competed with them I think. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from someone I know.
Carrie, MI female age 23 all my life Right thumb. Mildly bucked Thumbnail worn or with marks. The way my thumb looks different is... slightly thinner in bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. Only when alone. When making love While masturbating I spend 4-7 hours tsing each day. Parents painted with bitter solution. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. Yes, place over nose. . pillow I wasn't breast fed. I am not a smoker. I don't have other addictions. I don't have family members with addictions. To my knowledge,I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. College Education I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 2 of 2 I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married. I keep it a secret. No, thumb sucking doesn't make it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was aj.com
Sarah, Algeria Female 24 - all my life Both thumbs. Straight, never with braces No affect on thumb. in bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. With family. I spend 1 to 2 hours tsing each day. Parents painted with bitter solution. Parents told people. Just a habit I can’t quit. it feels good. No, I don’t place over nose.itouch only a certain type of fabrics, like soft lace, satin, nylon...I was breast fed. I didn't use a pacifier. I am not a smoker.I don't have family members with addictions I have known other adult thumb suckers. I discovered that one of my relatives sucked her thumb, unlike me she does it in front of everyone. I don't think that thumb sucking is harmful in any way. as long as it does not affect the teeth I think it's all right. College Education I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 4 of 4. I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married.I just told him, he laughed awhile then he accepted it. It wasn't much of a big deal. No, thumb sucking doesn't make it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was google
Sheila, Wisconsin Female age 32 - all my life Right thumb. Needed Braces Thumbnail worn or with marks. Thumb looks different The nail is more weathered in bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. while I drive. When making love I spend 4-7 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Parents spanked. Parents teased me. Parents painted with bitter solution. Had a dentist place metal spikes in my mouth. Parents told people. Just a habit I can’t quit. it feels good. Security. it’s an addiction for me. It makes the world seem to melt away and slows down my breathing to a more rythmic pace. Yes, place over nose. Used to have a blanket with a silky edge I was breast fed. I am a former smoker. I have other addictions, Eating, drinking, sex, smoking, relationships. Other family members with addictions, description Eating, Drinking, Sex. I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. My paternal grandfather told me I would grow a beard if I didn’t stop. He claimed that was why he had all this stubble. I was hysterical and rubbing my cheeks in the bathroom mirror certain it had started happening since I could feel peach fuzz on my face. I sobbed and my mom finally admitted he was lying. I was between 6 and 9 and I really thought it was true. College Education I am overweight. White Race birth 1 of 2 I am heterosexual. I am currently married. He ignored up til lately but is bothered now because my 5 yr old son does it and he feels it is because of me. Yes, thumb sucking makes it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from another place on the Internet.
Harper Hawaii female age 30 - all my life Right thumb. Straight, never with braces Thumbnail worn or with marks. in bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. With family. I spend 1 to 2 hours tsing each day. Parents teased me. Parents understood. it feels good. Security. I suck my thumb for reasons not listed here. I have no compelling reason to quit.I like it, no gets hurt, causes no harm to me or my life. Yes, place over nose. I have a binkie. it rarely gets washed, its a small baby blanket. I have had to replace my binkie several times and it is a strenous task. The blanket has to be small enough to fit in a carry-on for When I travel, have a silk trim, and be soft. I was breast fed. I didn’t use a pacifier. I am a former smoker. I have family members with addictions. A father- recovering alchoholic A brother-drug and alcholic addict I have known other adult thumb suckers. My friend from grade school still sucks her thumb-we are both 30. At college I had a friend who was homesick and when crying one day, I pulled her blanket from under her pillow. She was startled to do it but I was so tickled to find another thumbsucker that we would get together just to suck our thumbs. Last year while in NCI was on the shuttle to get my rent a car when the driver just told me all about she had braces because she sucked her thumb-she still sucked her thumb and braces wouldn’t stop her. She was in her mid 20’s. Her sister sucked her thumb and her son. I was taken aback at her candor but what a great way to start a conversation. I’m sneaky.no one has caught me except family and they don’t give it a second thought. Thank you-I don’t feel like a freak now. College Education I am overweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 3 of 3 I am heterosexual. I am currently married. I suck my thumb..we don’t deal with it, it just is. Just like I drink tea and he drinks coffee-we don’t deal with that either. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship.
Scot, california Male age 36 - all my life Right thumb. Straight, never with braces its broader in bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. Only when alone. I spend less than 1 hour sucking my thumb. Parents scolded. it feels good. Security. No, I don’t place over nose. yes a blanket ‘sharp edges’I wasn’t breast fed. I have other addictions, sexual. I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. I’m presently married to women from Russia who does not accept my behavior. Also I was given up by my mom at age four then from a childrens home. I was adopted at nine months. College Education I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth I am heterosexual. Fetish Description Big breast I am currently married. I hide the action because she does not condone it. Thumbsucking did not play a role in the divorce. Yes, thumb sucking makes it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was Yahoo
Krista, Florida Female age 20 all my life Other fingers. The fingers I suck are left hand, ring and middle finger. Straight, never with braces there is a little I ndention where my teeth lie. in bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. With friends. With family. Anywhere, even in Public. I have never been embarrassed or ashamed of my habit, its just a fact of life, for me at least. I spend 1 to 2 hours tsing each day. Parents didn’t care. I suck my thumb for reasons not listed here. I’ve never really made an attempt to stop. I ’m sure if I really tried I could, but I really don’t have a good reason to Yes, place over nose. I had a “sucky” blanket When I was about 4 or so, then it suddenly dissapeared.I think in an attempt to stop me from my habit. anyways I still have a favorite blanket that I cuddled with at night but I no longer put it over my nose.I was breast fed. I didn’t use a pacifier. I am a smoker. I have other addictions I enjoy smoking marijuana. I don’t have family members with addictions To my knowledge,I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. I think this whole web-site is quite interesting, I never thought I would run into anything like this. High School Education I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 3 of 3 I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married. I haven’t dealt with it, he has No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from someone I know. I heard about this site from “Extra”.
Ann, Minnesota Female age 20 - all my life Left thumb. Needed Braces No affect on thumb. in bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. With friends. I spend 2-3 hours tsing each day. Parents understood. Just a habit I can’t quit. it feels good. Security. Yes, place over nose. I was breast fed. I used a pacifier. I am not a smoker. I don’t have other addictions. I don’t have family members with addictions. I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. College Education I am of mixed ancestry. Siblings and order of birth 4 of 4 I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from “Extra”.
Michael, texas Male 44 - all my life Left thumb. The fingers I suck are Crooked Thumbnail worn or with marks. in bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. while Idrive. While masturbating I spend 8-10 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Parents painted with bitter solution. it feels good. Yes, place over nose. I wasn’t breast fed. I used a pacifier. I am not a smoker. I have other addictions, eating.I don’t have family members with addictions. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. I am a gay male and the lover had just moved in with me. Te first morning he was awake before me. H did not know what to think at first but said it was ok after he thought about it.I started doing it while we were making love and it was something he really got into and started treating me like a little boy. High School Education I am overweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 4 of 4 I am homosexual. I am a fetishist. Fetish Description feet,boots,high heels, spanking, I am not married because I am gay and can not get married. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from another place on the Internet.
Eve, NJ Female 25 TSer - all my life Multi Left thumb. Needed Braces Thumb looks different My thumb looks a bit more worn then my other fingers. in bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. With friends. With family. Only when alone. I spend 4-7 hours tsing each day. Parents didn’t care. it feels good. Yes, place over nose. As strange as it seems I have a brown hand towel which is VERY worn. I was breast fed. I didn’t use a pacifier. I am not a smoker. I don’t have other addictions I don’t have family members with addictions To my knowledge,I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. College Education I am overweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth ly child I am heterosexual. I am currently married. "My husband thinks its adorable." No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was netfind
Deb, massachusetts Female age 32 - all my life Other fingers. The fingers I suck are left pointer Needed Braces No affect on thumb. in bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. Only when alone. I spend 1 to 2 hours tsing each day. Parents teased me. Parents painted with bitter solution. Just a habit I can’t quit. Security. No, I don’t place over nose.I wasn’t breast fed. I used a pacifier. I am a smoker. I don’t have other addictionsI have not known other adult thumbsuckers. High School Education I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 2 of 3 I am heterosexual. I am currently married. "My husband asks if I ’m a baby.".The Search Engine I used was msn
TL, Norway Originally from the US Female age 27 - all my life Right thumb. Mildly bucked Thumb looks different The skin is a little more wrinkled and the thumbnail is very easy to break in bed, as I go to sleep. I spend less than 1 hour sucking my thumb. Parents didn’t care. it feels good. Security. Yes, place over nose. I have an old hankerchief that I hold up to my nose. I wasn’t breast fed. I am a smoker. I don’t have other addictions To my knowledge,I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. College Education I am overweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 2 of 3 I am heterosexual. "I am currently married. He doesn’t know." No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was Altavista
Andy, FLORIDA Female age 18 All my life--Left thumb. Straight, never needed braces My sucked thumb looks different. The skin is lighter in bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. When Iread. When I 'm with my friends. When I 'm with my I mmediate family. More than 10 hours each day Scolding Teased me.Painted my thumb with bitter solution. Told people I sucked my thumb. habit I can’t quit it feels good.Security As a result of trauma. Yes place over nose. Yes I have a Blanket, "dee" that I usually suck my thumb with. I like the way he smells and feels.I like to pet his soft part while I suck my thumb and I smell the thumb suck on him while I suck my thumb" I wasn't breast fed. I used a pacifier.I am a former smoker.I don't know other adults who suck their thumb. "In sixth grade my teacher pulled me as I deform the class and told me that she thought that it was about time that I stopped sucking my thumb and made up this plan that when ever I sucked my thumb inclass she would put her hand on my shoulder to remind me to stop. I would just pretend like I forgot why she put hand on my shoulder and contintue sucking my thumb.She would get extremly frusated When Itried to answer a question with my thumb in my mouth because she could not understand me. When I am talking on the phone that is my friends major complaint at times." College Just Right- White 1 of 3 Homosexual I am single, never married. "Both of my girlfriends have been supportive. My ex use to not like it that much so she would make me suck her thumb instead sometimes. My current girlfriend seems fine with it she thinks I will stop when the time is right for me. I asked my girlfriend and she said that I just told her that I sucked my thumb when we were talking on the phone early in the relationship. We never suck each other thumbs though and I have no intention of indoucing that matter to her. She does know however that my ex and I did that a few times and she seems fine with it. I introduced my current girlfriend to the fact that I sucked my thumb much in the same way I did with my ex I just told her straight out and since the results have been successful I don't see myself changing that in the future." No, thumb sucking doesn't make it difficult to have a relationship. from another place on the Internet
Tara, England Female age 27 - all my life. Both thumbs. Needed Braces No affect on thumb. in bed, as I go to sleep. All through the night while asleep. While watching TV. While I read. With friends. With family. I spend more than 10 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Parents painted with bitter solution. Just a habit I can’t quit. it feels good. Security. No, I don’t place over nose. "I find the some of the most fundamental factors involved in ts is smell and touch.I also enjoy the heat of my skin.I suck my thumb in a variety of ways. Most of the time I'm not really sucking so much as resting my thumb on the roof of my mouth. Usually I rub my index finger around and under my nose sometimes touching my mouth. When in bed I smell my pillow as well." I wasn’t breast fed. I am a smoker. I have known other adult thumb suckers. "I have known many ts, all of whom are happy, emotionally sound I ndividuals. My closest friend sucked hers until the age of 17, she still does sometimes, if something has upset her. Extraordinarily, whilst on a train carriage, with four college friends, we discovered that all five of us sucked our thumbs. We had many discussions on why we had continued the habit until adulthood. The conclusion we came to was that we took pleasure from it. Why give something up you enjoy, if it’s bringing no harm to anyone else? Very, very occasionally at work I have felt the desire to suck my thumb. in this situation I have wandered off to the toilet, to enjoy a moment of serenity and solitude with my thumb. ifind the most useful part of thumb sucking is the meditative effect. In an instant I can put every thought out of my head or alternatively, concentrate on a particular matter. it’s been interesting reading about other peoples experiances." College Education I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 1 of 2 I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married. I sucked my thumb inthe company of my last boy friend and he didn’t bat an eyelid. Sometime I would suck my thumb when we were being close,I wouldn’t class this as a sexual, more as part of an emotional experiance. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was Copernic 99
Janine, North Carolina Female age 34 - all my life Right thumb. Straight, never with braces Thumb looks different is that is is longer. in bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. With family. I spend 2-3 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Parents teased me. Parents painted with bitter solution. it feels good. Yes, place over nose. I wasn’t breast fed. I used a pacifier. I am a smoker. To my knowledge,I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. "I was caught by my children, now my daughter and I suck our thumbs around eachother.I was placed for adoption at birth, I was at a adoption agency until I was 6 weeks old, I m sure this has something to do with it." College Education I am overweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 1 of 2 I am heterosexual. I am currently married. "I hide it from him although, I ’m sure he must know, we have been together for 10 yrs and I suck my thimb in bed." No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was web ferret.
Eliza, Alabama Female 22 - all my life Both thumbs. Needed Braces No affect on thumb. in bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. With family. I ’ve been able to overcome concerns about public tsing due to I spend 4-7 hours tsing each day. Parents understood. Trauma Yes, place over nose. . my baby ,binky, is 21 years old and ratty as hell.I was breast fed. I didn’t use a pacifier. I am a smoker. To my knowledge,I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. "My boyfriend caught me sucking while I was napping at his house and was so amazed, he took a picture. After the film was developed, we got rid of the actual picture. However, the Advantix proof sheet was still inthe envelope and during a beer drinking session at his house, some of our friends discovered the ‘evidence’. They were a little shocked but mostly, nobody really cared. I imagined this moment to be devastating but it wasn’t so bad after all." College Education I am overweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 1 of 2 I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married. I heard about this site from a search engine.
Timmy, Timmie20@yahoo.co.uk United Kingdom Female age 20 TSer - all my life Other fingers. The fingers I suck are First two fingers on left hand Straight, never with braces Permanent callus Thumbnail worn or with marks. Thumb looks different Fingers have bumbs, more lines, fingernails softer and flakier All through the night while asleep. I spend 8-10 hours tsing each day. Parents didn’t care. Just a habit I can’t quit. it feels good. No, I don’t place over nose. When I was a kid I used to stroke a silky label on my cuddly Pooh Bear Thenilost the Pooh Bear so my mum bought me a silky cushion. Nowadays, I don’t have anything. I wasn’t breast fed. I didn’t use a pacifier. I am not a smoker. To my knowledge,I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. College Education I am overweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 2 of 2 I am heterosexual. Heterosexual tomboy I am single, never been married. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was Yahoo
Kelly, Wisconsin Female age 32- all my life Left thumb. Straight, never with braces Thumb looks different My thumb is flatter and wider than my unsucked one in bed, as I go to sleep. All through the night while asleep. While watching TV. Only when alone. While masturbating I spend 8-10 hours tsing each day. Parents told people. Just a habit I can’t quit. it feels good. Security. No, I don’t place over nose. I rub my nose with the tip of my index finger. I wasn’t breast fed. I didn’t use a pacifier. I am a smoker. To my knowledge,I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. Even if I don’t suck my thumb When I fall asleep, I eventually do as I am sleeping. Some one took a picture of me sleeping When I was at a friends house. The worst part is that no one says anything to ME but behind my back I stumbled onto the picture by mistake it’s always been an unspoken thing. College Education I am overweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 1 of 4 I am homosexual. I am single, never been married. I’m sure she knows but , is too embarrassed to say anything about it. it’s like some great big taboo. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. The Search EngineI used was Yahoo
Anonymous, Bermuda Female age 31- all my life Left thumb. Right thumb. Straight, never with braces No affect on thumb. in bed, as I go to sleep. All through the night while asleep. While watching TV. While I read. While I drive. With family. I spend 4-7 hours tsing each day. Parents didn’t care. it feels good. Yes, place over nose. I was breast fed. I didn’t use a pacifier. I am not a smoker. I have known other adult thumb suckers. sister also sucks thumb sometimes Advanced degree beyond college. I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 1 of 3 I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married. told them but not immediately No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was altavista
Sonya, age 28, from Georgia, has sucked her index and middle finger all her life. Though her teeth are now straight, she needed braces. There is no effect on her fingers. She indulges to sleep, while watching TV and reading, but only when alone. Her parents understood. Finger sucking to her feels good and is just a habit. "I like to rub my ears." She was breast fed and never smoked.
"Ah shucks, I have been caught sooo many times, but my friends caught me sucking my fingers when I fell asleep. They said that I was making a strange sucking noise and they could not figure out where it was coming from. needless to say, I was very embarrassed, but, oh well, life goes on.... Well, I am glad I found this site. I was beginning to think that I needed some kind of psychological counseling or something. I have tried to quit on a number of occasions and woke up with my fingers in my mouth so I just deal with it. I don't know if there is something from my childhood that makes me do it or what. It baffles me at times. Sometimes I can't sleep unless I'm sucking my fingers. I have to think of it like this, my problems could be worse.
By the way, I am using 'Internet Explorer 3.0' I think. What I like most about the site is the comments from other adults who, like me, still suck their fingers and have not a clue as to why. Some have been free enough to allow others to see their weakness (for lack of a better word), but I have not been able to do that because for so long I have heard that if an adult still sucks their thumb or fingers something is seriously wrong with him or her. So I have just kept it to myself. I had braces when I was 13 and my teeth were so perfect. Now they are not so perfect but they aren't bucked yet. So I am going to get them for a second time. I am paying for them this time!!! But keep up the good work on your site. I look forward to seeing the results of your surveys. They sure put me a little more at ease. Thank you very much. By the way, please don't use my last name."
Anonymous, age 21 female from Kansas, sucked her left thumb all her life. She needed braces and has a thumb callus. She indulges to sleep, watching TV and reading but only when alone. Her parents scolded and used bitter solutions. It's a habit that feels good and gives a sense of security. She places a finger over her nose and "I like to use a piece of blanket, the crisp part at the top of a blanket." She wasn't breast fed.
Karen, age 42, from CA.Female Started between 12 and 20, Straight, never with braces. Red marks on my thumb. I indulge while reading, driving, while I read, study or work, while watching TV. whi1e I drive Anywhere, even in public. Just a habit. It feels good. I used a pacifier. Security. Left thumb Yes, place over nose. I wasn’t breast fed. I used a pacifier. I never smoked.
Beth, Kentucky Female Checked age 28 - all my life Needed Braces Thumb looks different In bed, as I go to sleep. As I work or study. While watching TV. While I read. While I drive. Parents scolded. Parents painted with bitter solution. Parents understood. Just a habit I can't quit. It feels good. Right thumb. Yes, place over nose. "I have always had a fuzzy blanket. I love to pick and roll them into a ball to rub on my lip or nose. I wasn't breast fed.--on I didn't use a pacifier.I am a smoker. My family all know I suck my thumb. Once in 5th grade I told my best friend and she thought I was teasing when I insisted she still didn't believe me, so I didn't ever do it around her. I had three relationships with men that I shared my habit. The first thought it was cute and had NO problem with it. The second didn't seem to care either way. My husband now thinks it's silly, but never says much. My four year old son who was breastfed for a year LOVES his thumb and blanket. When paople tell him he is to big to do that he has told a few people my mommy does. I have gotten to the point in my life where I think there could be A LOT worse things to do. I am SO tired of it being a big issue. Though I don't really want everyone know. Also, I did have braces but it was from my mouth being small and crowded. I feel it had VERY little to do with my thumbsucking. I place my whole thumb in my mouthand the pressure is on the roof of my mouth."
Rebecca, North Carolina Female age 38 all my life Straight never with braces Thumbnail worn or with marks. In bed as I go to sleep. As I work or study. While I read. While I drive. Only when alone. Parents scolded. Parents understood. Just a habit I can't quit. It feels good. Security. Left thumb. I was breast fed. I am a former smoker. "I can't remember ever being confronted the few times I've been caught. The people always act as if they didn't see anything. Sometimes I think they mentally convince themselves that they did not see what they think they saw and then act as if nothing happened. can't remember if I ever used a pacifier. I do remember my mother taking a cottage cheese container punching holes in the edge and sewing the cuff of a mitten to it. This was then tied to my wrist for the night. I remember that I hated this and I don't think the contraption ever stayed on for the whole night. I would get out of it somehow. My sister was also a thumb sucker until at least her late teens if she ever actually quit. We don't discuss it. "
Ray, age 53, from the USA, has sucked his left thumb all his life. His teeth are straight, never needing braces and his thumb has red marks on it. He indulges to sleep, while watching TV, and during sex or masturbation. His parents used bitter solutions and told people. He finds it erotic, it feels good. He places a finger over his nose and usually likes to use a blanket. He wasn't breast fed and didn't use a pacifier until much older. "When I would suck my thumb my mother would say, 'if you want to be a baby, I will treat you as one.' It was to bed with diapers on. This is a great site. My wife also enjouys sucking her thumb, however we use our pacifiers a lot too. We have a nice collection of them."
Anon, age 18, from the UK, has sucked his right thumb all his life. His teeth are severely bucked, sticking out when his mouth is closed, and his thumb has a callus, thumbnail is worn looking and his thumb looks different. He indulges to sleep, watching TV, while driving, only when alone and while masturbating. His parents used bitter solutions but understood. To him, it's just a habit, is erotic, feels good, gives him security and was due to trauma. He didn't use a pacifier, was breast fed and never smoked. "My mother refused to give me a dummy. I guess because she thought that they are unhygenic. I guess that's why I suck my thumb. It's nice to know that there are people who understand."
Kim, female age 34, from West Virginia, has sucked her left thumb all her life. Her teeth are straight and she never needed braces. There is no affect on her thumb. She indulges while watching TV, reading, driving, studying, and with her family. Her parents didn't care. To her it's just a habit that feels good and gives her a sense of security. She believes that trauma was involved. She places a finger over her nose. She wasn't breast fed. She has known other adult thumb suckers, her sisters, 2 of 3 still do. Also, one of her friends, an adult, who went on vacation with her tses. "I am in therapy from growing up in an alcholic family with a schizophrenic father. This is supposedly an affect from a non-nurturant infant past. It is considered an inappropriate adult oral gratification, according to my therapist. I am trying to heal my inner child in order to stop this habit. I have 2 small children who suck their thumbs and it's pretty hard to get them to stop when mommy does it. I'll let you know if I make any progress." She is High School educated, just right in weight, white and born 2nd of 4.
Carrie, fuzeber@hotmail.com Include me in Penpal. MI Female age 23 all my life Right thumb. Mildly bucked Thumbnail worn or with marks. The way my thumb looks different,slightly thinner In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. Only when alone. When making love While masturbating I spend 4-7 hours tsing each day. Parents painted with bitter solution. Just a habit I can't quit.It feels good. Yes, place over nose. Associated Ritual.=pillow I wasn't breast fed. I am not a smoker. I don't have other additions. I don't have family members with addictions. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. College Education I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth=2 of 2 I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married. I keep it a secret. No, thumb sucking doesn't make it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was aj.com
Michelle, California Female age 29 - all my life Right thumb. Needed Braces No affect on thumb. In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. I spend 1 to 3 tsing each day. Parents scolded. Parents teased me. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. I suck my thumb for reasons not listed here. security, comfort Yes, place over nose and I used to stick my finger nails on the edge of the sheet. I wasn’t breast fed. I didn’t use a pacifier. I am not a smoker. I have known other adult thumb suckers. My best friend for 20 years sucks her thumb Interesting experience. My husband gets mad at me and scolds me, and I him about his biting his nails. He’s generally understanding but he wants me to quit. College Education I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 4 of 4 I am heterosexual. I am currently married.
Olwen, Wales uk Female age 39 Started between 3 and 6 Right thumb. Needed Braces The way my thumb looks different is that it is wrinkled. In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. While I drive. With family. I spend 2-3 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Parents painted with bitter solution. Parents understood. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. Yes, place over nose. Associated Ritual, hair twirling. I wasn’t breast fed. I am not a smoker. I have known other adult thumb suckers. I am a college lecturer, one of my male students sucked his thumb openly. My partner hates me sucking my thumb, it causes tension between us. My children, I have three, vary in their responses. I gave up for 18 month two years ago, by making a mental association with a pain in my shoulder, but now I suck more than ever, it bothers me but not enough to give it up I guess. College Education I am just right in weight but most people would say I am overweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 2 of 2 I am heterosexual. I am currently married Yes, thumb sucking makes it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was yahoo.
Chris, latinlov29@hotmail.com Include me in Penpal. Illinois Male age 29 - all my life Left thumb. Mildly bucked No affect on thumb. In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. With family. While masturbating I spend 8-10 hours tsing each day. Parents teased me. Parents painted with bitter solution. Parents told people. Security. I suck my thumb for reasons not listed here. I really wish I knew why I do it Yes, place over nose. No I wasn’t breast fed. I am a smoker. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. I really want to STOP this habit, so if anyone has any tips, please email me. Also if mabye you can help me determine underlying causes, that would be great. College Education I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 1 of 1 I am heterosexual. I am currently married. My thumbsucking does not bother her, but I fear our 3 year old daughter will pick up the habit, or think less of me as a father because I suck my thumb. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was yahoo
Simon, England Male age 18 - all my life Left thumb. Straight, never with braces Thumb looks different ... The skin looks slightly older In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. While masturbating I spend 2-3 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Just a habit I can’t quit. Yes, place over nose. No I was breast fed. I am a former smoker. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. My parents always used to catch me when watching tv and it used to spark off some quite heated arguments. College Education I am overweight. White Race only child I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married. They did not have a problem with it. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from another place on the Internet.
Dame, Macedonia Male age 21 all my life Right thumb. Crooked No affect on thumb. In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. Only when alone. I spend 2-3 hours tsing each day. Parents painted with bitter solution. Parents understood. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. Security. Yes, place over nose. I was breast fed. I am a smoker. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. High School Education I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 2 of 2 I am heterosexual. I am a fetishist. I am single, never been married. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was yahoo
Nick, sware@voyager.net Include me in Penpal. Michigan Male Checked age 17 - all my life Right thumb. Needed Braces Permanent callus Red marks on my thumb Thumbnail worn or with marks. In bed, as I go to sleep. All through the night while asleep. While watching TV. While I read. While I drive. While masturbating I spend 8-10 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Parents painted with bitter solution. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. Security. Yes, place over nose. Associated Ritual. Yes, any blanket with satin edges on it. I was breast fed. I used a pacifier. I am not a smoker. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. I can’t think of one story that really sticks out High School Education I am underweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 2 of 2 . I am bisexual. I am a fetishist. I am single, never been married. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from another place on the Internet.
Steph, Minneapolis MN Female age 35 TSer - all my life Left thumb. Straight never with braces. No affect on thumb. In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I drive. Only when alone. I’ve been able to overcome concerns about public tsing due to While masturbating I spend 1 to 2 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Parents painted with bitter solution. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. Security. No, I don’t place over nose. I wasn’t breast fed. I used a pacifier. I am not a smoker. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. A former supervisor of mine was driving behind me and saw me - I didn’t know he was there - the next day he asked if I sucked my thumb. Of course, I denied it but he put his left thumb in his mouth and pantomimed how I was driving. How embarrasing. High School Education I am very overweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 1 of 4 I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married. The subject hasn’t really come up - although I think it has made me better at blow jobs for some reason and my boyfriends have really enjoyed them. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from “Extra”.
Homer, ucanweeonme@hotmail.com Include me in Penpal. Australia Male Checked 18 years old- all my life Both thumbs Straight, never with braces Red marks on my thumb Thumbnail worn or with marks. In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I drive. With friends. When making love While masturbating I spend 4-7 hours tsing each day. Parents didn’t care. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. Security. No, I don’t place over nose. I was breast fed. I used a pacifier. I am not a smoker. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. Advanced degree beyond college. I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 1 of 1 I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from another place on the Internet.
R, New Mexico Male age 28 - all my life Right thumb. Straight, never with braces Permanent callus In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I drive. With family. While masturbating I spend 2-3 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Parents teased me. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. No, I don’t place over nose. I wasn’t breast fed. I didn’t use a pacifier. I am a smoker. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. College Education I am just right in weight. Latino Siblings and order of birth 1 of 1 I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married. Yes, thumb sucking makes it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from yahoo.
Simon sjp55954@netvigator.com Hong Kong Male age 25 - all my life Right thumb. Straight, never with braces No affect on thumb. In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While masturbating I spend 4-7 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Parents painted with bitter solution. Parents told people. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. Yes, place over nose. Associated Ritual. I stroke my lip and sometimes my eyebrow with a soft blanket I was breast fed. I didn’t use a pacifier. I am a smoker. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. Advanced degree beyond college. I am overweight. I am of mixed ancestry. Siblings and order of birth 1 of 1. I am homosexual. I am single, never been married. My current boyfriend has no problem with it. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from another place on the Internet.
Susan, WA Female age 41 all my life Right thumb. Straight, never with braces Red marks on my thumb In bed, as I go to sleep. All through the night while asleep. While watching TV. While I read. With family. I spend 4-7 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. Security. Yes, place over nose. I was breast fed. I used a pacifier. I have known other adult thumb suckers. College Education I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth I am bisexual. I am currently married.
My mate thinks it is cute. For a while when we had our two baby girls if he saw my thumb in my mouth he would take it out and put in a pacifier. He bought me my very own to use. He had to stop that after the girls grew up and said that if mommy can have her pacifier why can’t they.
The most embarassment that I ever had was one day my husband put the two girls down for a nap and I was going to take a nap on the couch. Before he left for work he took my thumb out of my mouth and put the pacifier in. When I woke up there was my girlfriend looking at me with the pacifier still in my mouth. I could have died. She has never let me live that down
No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from another place on the Internet.
Nichole, Georgia Female age 25 - all my life Left thumb. My teeth are crooked. Permanent callus It is shaped slightly differently from the right one. The callous on it is not nearly as bad as it was when I was a child. In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. With family. I spend 4-7 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Parents spanked. Parents teased me. Parents painted with bitter solution. Parents understood. Parents told people. Parents didn’t care. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. Security. No, I don’t place over nose. Well, I do have a bear that I use to comfort myself too and when I am watching tv or sleeping he is always with me so by default he kind of goes with thumb sucking. I wasn’t breast fed. I didn’t use a pacifier. I am not a smoker. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. I had a teacher in 1st grade who made a deal to buy me ice creams everyday for a week if I would stop sucking my thumb in class. I did for that week and then when the ice creams stopped the thumb went back in. It’s nice to know that I am not the only adult sucking her thumb. My mother seemed to think I was. High School Education I am overweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 1 of 4 I am heterosexual. I am a fetishist. I am currently married. My husband couldn't care less. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was Yahoo.
Michelle,California Female age 29 - all my life Right thumb. Needed Braces No affect on thumb. In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. I spend 1 to 2 hours tsing each day and I spend 2-3 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Parents teased me. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. I suck my thumb for reasons not listed here. security, comfort Yes, place over nose. used to stick my finger nails on the edge of the sheet I wasn’t breast fed. I didn’t use a pacifier. I am not a smoker. I have known other adult thumb suckers. My best friend for 20 years sucks her thumb Interesting experience. My husband gets mad at me and scolds me, and I him about his biting his nails. College Education I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 4 of 4 I am heterosexual. I am currently married. He’s generally understanding but he wants me to quit.
Olwen, wales uk Female age 39 Started between 3 and 6 Right thumb. Needed Braces The way my thumb looks different is that it is wrinkled. In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. While I drive. With family. I spend 2-3 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Parents painted with bitter solution. Parents understood. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. Yes, place over nose. Associated Ritual. hair twirling I wasn’t breast fed. I am not a smoker. I have known other adult thumb suckers.
I am a college lecturer, one of my male students sucked his thumb openly. When I saw James with his thumb in his mouth, I said , 'gosh, I didn't know you're a thumb sucker!' 'oh yeah' he said, really casually. Other people around said 'oh yeah' too. He didn't stop or anything, and we had a brief conversation with me saying I sucked my thumb too ( this was however while I was giving up or had given up, so I probably was full of how I gave it up) and he wasn't particularily amazed or really very interested!!
He is a particularily confident boy , a little over confident sometimes, popular, sociable, a little immature but the only clue (with hindsight) was that he was a hair twiddler/stroker too. I only noticed this one instance but the reaction of the rest lead me to believe it was a common occurence.
I am not particularily secretive about my T/S, for example my colleagues have probably seen me occasionally while concentrating while I'm on something at my desk in the staffroom. I don't walk round college T/Sing or teach doing it , but at home I do it in front of any one I'm comfortable with, ie. my kid's friends, but not usually other adults. Kids usually look at me as though I'm mad and say 'your mum's sucking her thumb!' and my kids say 'Oh yeah' then they either say you're a baby, why do you do that? or that's cool. I don't like or enjoy being seen but i just talk about it rationally if asked. My 6 year old would rather I didn't, not because he's embarrassed in front of his friends but (I think ) for the same reason as his dad (or because he's heard his dad say): that it shuts them out and makes me non communicative, he (my partner) says he can't stand the noise of me talking and slurping at the same time! It's quite a serious problem.
Other adults whom I don't have a close relationship with, especially male collegues think it's quite sweet. I hope this is useful .
I thought the site fascinating I haven't explored it fully yet, (I don't get much of a look in on our home computer), I feel slightly guilty about it(!) looking at it that is. The biggest problem for me is losing respect and appearing ridiculous.my partner hates me sucking my thumb, it causes tension between us. My children, I have three, vary in their responses. I gave up for 18 month two years ago, by making a mental association with a pain in my shoulder, but now I suck more than ever, it bothers me but not enough to give it up I guess.
College Education I am just right in weight but most people would say I am overweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 2 of 2 I am heterosexual. I am currently married Yes, thumb sucking makes it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was yahoo.
Chris, click here e-mail Illinois Male age 29 - all my life Left thumb. Mildly bucked No affect on thumb. In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. With family. While masturbating I spend 8-10 hours tsing each day. Parents teased me. Parents painted with bitter solution. Parents told people. Security. I suck my thumb for reasons not listed here. I really wish I knew why I do it Yes, place over nose. I wasn’t breast fed. I am a smoker. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. I really want to STOP this habit, so if anyone has any tips, please email me. Also if mabye you can help me determine underlying causes, that would be great. College Education I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 1 of 1 I am heterosexual. I am currently married. My thumbsucking does not bother her, but I fear our 3 year old daughter will pick up the habit, or think less of me as a father because I suck my thumb. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was yahoo
Simon, England Male age 18 - all my life Left thumb. Straight, never with braces Thumb looks different ... The skin looks slightly older In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. While masturbating I spend 2-3 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Just a habit I can’t quit. Yes, place over nose. I was breast fed. I am a former smoker. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. My parents always used to catch me when watching tv and it used to spark off some quite heated arguments. College Education I am overweight. White Race only child I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married. They did not have a problem with it. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from another place on the Internet.
Dame, Macedonia Male age 21 all my life Right thumb. Crooked No affect on thumb. In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I read. Only when alone. I spend 2-3 hours tsing each day. Parents painted with bitter solution. Parents understood. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. Security. Yes, place over nose. I was breast fed. I am a smoker. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. High School Education I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 2 of 2 I am heterosexual. I am a fetishist. I am single, never been married. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. The Search Engine I used was yahoo
Nick, to e-mail click here, Michigan Male age 17 - all my life Right thumb. Needed Braces Permanent callus Red marks on my thumb Thumbnail worn or with marks. In bed, as I go to sleep. All through the night while asleep. While watching TV. While I read. While I drive. While masturbating I spend 8-10 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Parents painted with bitter solution. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. Security. Yes, place over nose. Yes, any blanket with satin edges on it. I was breast fed. I used a pacifier. I am not a smoker. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. High School Education I am underweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 2 of 2 . I am bisexual. I am a fetishist. I am single, never been married. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from another place on the Internet.
Steph, Minneapolis MN Female age 35 TSer - all my life Left thumb. Straight never with braces No affect on thumb. In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I drive. Only when alone. While masturbating I spend 1 to 2 hours tsing each day. Parents scolded. Parents painted with bitter solution. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. Security. No, I don’t place over nose. I wasn’t breast fed. I used a pacifier. I am not a smoker. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. A former supervisor of mine was driving behind me and saw me - I didn’t know he was there - the next day he asked if I sucked my thumb. Of course, I denied it but he put his left thumb in his mouth and pantomimed how I was driving How embarrasing. High School Education I am very overweight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 1 of 4 I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married. I think it has made me better at blow jobs for some reason and my boyfriends have really enjoyed them No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from “Extra”.
Homer, click here to e-mail Australia Male age 18 years old- all my life Both thumbs Straight, never with braces Red marks on my thumb Thumbnail worn or with marks. In bed, as I go to sleep. While watching TV. While I drive. With friends. When making love While masturbating I spend 4-7 hours tsing each day. Parents didn’t care. Just a habit I can’t quit. It feels good. Security. No, I don’t place over nose. I was breast fed. I used a pacifier. I am not a smoker. To my knowledge, I have not known other adult thumbsuckers. Advanced degree beyond college. I am just right in weight. White Race Siblings and order of birth 1 of 1 I am heterosexual. I am single, never been married. No, thumb sucking doesn’t make it difficult to have a relationship. I heard about this site from another place on the Internet.