Addiction is being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming. Historically mankind has been addicted to many weird and bizarre things, some of them are part of our today’s list
Beastiality
Beastiality is act of sex between human and animals including intercourse, masturbation cunnilingus, and frottage. Beastiality is as old as human race, images of men having sex with animals can be found on exterior of Khajuraho temple India. Beastiality or Zoophilia is equally common in both the genders.
There is currently considerable debate in psychology over whether certain aspects of beastiality are better understood as an aberration or as a sexual orientation. The activity or desire itself is no longer classified as a pathology under DSM-IV (TR) unless accompanied by distress or interference with normal functioning on the part of the person. Critics point out that that DSM-IV says nothing about acceptability or the well-being of the animal, and many critics outside the field express views that sexual acts with animals are always either abusive or unethical.
Breastfeeding addiction
World was shocked when one of the most attractive Hollywood actress Salma Hayek confessed that she is addicted to Breastfeeding.
Back in 2008 after giving birth to a baby girl she admitted "I’m like an alcoholic. It is like, I don’t care if I cry, I don’t care if I am fat, I am just going to do it for one more week, one more month, and then when I see how much good it is doing her and I can’t stop." Though the addiction may not be that bad but watch out women with this addiction you won’t be able to loose weight after giving birth.
Pagophagia
Pagophagia involves the constant chewing of ice or the consumption of iced drinks and is often linked to low levels of iron in the bloodstream. Ice tastes better if the individual is iron deficient.Chewing ice may lessen pain inglossitis related to iron deficiency anemia.Latest research has demonstrated that the substances ingested generally do not provide the mineral or nutrient in which patients are deficient. As the people start eating nonfoods, pica can also cause the nutritional deficiencies with which it is associated.
Dirt Eating (Geophagy) and Cravings For Non-Food Items (Pica)
Dirt eating, also called geophagy, refers to the act of consuming dirt or muddy substances to absorb the sulphur and phosphorous inside. In Africa, Dirt eating is more like a cultural tradition where pregnant and lactating women satisfy the very different nutritional needs of their bodies by eating clay.
Diet Pills Addiction
Angelina Jolie, one of the most famous actresses of Hollywood has a serious Diet Pill Addiction.This lady began taking the pills, which contain stimulants to increase metabolism, in an attempt to get more energy and look slimmer.
