2006-10-05 09:05:35 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Though not what most people would be into, my ex-boyfriend had a thing for eating fingernails. His own were stubs from the gnawing, so if one of my clean, long ones broke off (my nails are all natural), I'd give it to him and he'd eat it.
Most people will say "ewww", but it's your choice. My ex is over 30 now and has no ill side-effects that I can see of from chewing on nails for his entire life. Bon appetit and enjoy!
2006-10-05 09:15:06 · answer #1 · answered by skatoolaki 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It depends on if you go barefoot a lot. You can pick up some unwanted microorganisms and/or fungus. In and of themselves, finger and toenails are not unhealthy. They are keratinized skin. But it is bad for the teeth.
2006-10-05 09:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is disgusting. 1. if you have any sort of toe fungus, you will transfer it to your mouth. 2. chewing on anything that is not made to be chewed on(IE. it's not edible) will harm your teeth. You may not notice it right away, but it is hurting your teeth. and 3. it is not very pleasant to look at...and it will gross out the people around you. Act like a normal person and use toe-nail clippers. PLEASE.
2006-10-05 09:14:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just a habit like anyone else has habits--- except instead of chewing your fingernails, you are chewing your toenails.
You can pick up this "stop biting" stuff at a drug store and paint it on your nails, it makes it taste horrible. Try that.
2006-10-05 09:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well no doubt it will increase your flexibility and dexterity. But not creating a clean cut could lead to ingrown nails and infections.
So it's a 50/50
2006-10-05 09:13:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you actually get your toenails all the way up to your mouth?
That's pretty disgusting.'
2006-10-05 09:13:12 · answer #6 · answered by Bluealt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my older brothers used to do that when he was young...and I would say that is a big ol NO it's not healthy...step away from the foot!
2006-10-05 09:14:34 · answer #7 · answered by tigerlily_catmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies do it a lot and they seem fine...
If you are able to do it as an adult make sure your feet/toenails are clean.
2006-10-05 09:13:02 · answer #8 · answered by jaimestar64cross 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it right after you take off your shoes, then you can lick between the toes for that added flavor.
2006-10-05 09:13:56 · answer #9 · answered by peg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure! it keeps your toes clean and prevents your teeth from becoming too sharp. and also is a wonderful position for intercourse.
2006-10-05 09:15:11 · answer #10 · answered by EZMZ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋