Do they get some sick satisfaction from it? or is there a nutrition aspect to it that I am not aware of?
2007-01-15 15:27:54 · 13 answers · asked by lil'shitter 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Humans
Coprophagia is extremely uncommon in humans. It is generally thought to be the result of the paraphilia known as coprophilia, although it is only diagnosable in extreme cases where it disturbs one's functioning. From the medical literature, coprophagia has been observed in a small number of patients with dementia, schizophrenia[1] and depression[2]. Consuming other people's feces carries the risk of contracting diseases spread through fecal matter, such as hepatitis. Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, pneumonia, and influenza vaccinations are generally recommended for those who engage in this practice. Consuming one's own feces potentially involves risk, as the bowel bacteria and eggs of parasitic worms are not safe to ingest. Similar risk can apply to related sexual practices, such as anilingus or inserting an object into the mouth that has recently been in the anus (see *** to mouth). The practice of coprophagia in humans is also depicted in a handful of motion pictures. For examples see section Coprophagia in motion pictures below.
Lewin (2001) reports that "... consumption of fresh, warm camel feces has been recommended by Bedouins as a remedy for bacterial dysentery; its efficacy (probably attributable to the antibiotic subtilisin from Bacillus subtilis) was confirmed by German soldiers in Africa during World War II."
In December 2006, a Dutch high school student from the town of Assen was talked into eating dog feces in return for 100 euro worth of cannabis. He appeared to have difficulties to know his limits, and professional support was offered to him.
2007-01-15 15:36:30 · answer #1 · answered by larrydoyle52 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since we have no symbiosis with bacteria that make nitrates out of feces, and we have no need of fertilizer (nitrates), I believe the only reasonable answer would be that they have a fetish, or "particular taste" in love making.
2007-01-15 23:32:21 · answer #2 · answered by snakker2k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only people that eat feces that i know of are some mentally challenged people because they don't know better and yes it does make people sick .
2007-01-15 23:38:10 · answer #3 · answered by day shaun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you for real? I know of no person or persons that eats feces except dogs and it's a vitamin deficiency.
2007-01-15 23:32:10 · answer #4 · answered by mac 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a girl friend is a transgender and the dominate one in the relationship and has tried to get to do it but would no way.
2014-02-26 17:05:29 · answer #5 · answered by John 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do a google search for the word "Scat" you will get thousands of hits. It's a sick, sick, sick world.
2007-01-15 23:36:42 · answer #6 · answered by Bad Samaritan 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is called scatting and perhaps because they like the smell
2007-01-15 23:58:50 · answer #7 · answered by Alex H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow... so you're telling me that the people around you eat feces?
gross!....
2007-01-15 23:40:42 · answer #8 · answered by venom! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Having never eaten any, I couldn't beging to tell you anything about it.
2007-01-15 23:32:13 · answer #9 · answered by free 1 indeed 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What people....? Oh you're talking about yourself right?!
2007-01-16 17:04:43 · answer #10 · answered by Trini-HaitianGrl81 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋