Tanzanian men craving to be breastfed: Children and wives at health risk
Tanzanian men desire to be breastfed and have been cautioned to quit participating in cults.
The Tanzanian government has issued a strong warning to males who crave breastmilk, which has had a negative influence on their kids’ and spouses’ health.
Toba Nguvila, the Handeni District Commissioner, stated this during a celebration of World Breastfeeding Week for women.
The commissioner disclosed that some women have complained about their husbands developing an unique liking for breast milk, depriving their children of vital nutrients and leaving them malnourished.
According to the commissioner, the practice has been promoted by the claim that it improves men’s sexual performance and muscle mass.
In East Africa, specifically Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, this tradition is not new.
Sarah Opendi, Uganda’s state minister for health, claimed in 2018 that numerous men have acquired this unusual culture, further jeopardizing the health of babies and mothers.
Men were nursed at least once a day for one hour before the infant was fed, according to a study done by Kyambogo University in Kampala and the University of Kent in the United Kingdom, which was funded by the Global Challenges Research Fund.
Some of the interviewees stated that it energized them and even reduced their tension.
Some stated it was a way for them to initiate sex and tenderness with their wives, but it’s usually more effective with new mothers.
In some parts of Uganda, the practice has been related to gender-based violence, particularly when men become intoxicated and abusive towards their wife when they demand to suckle.
