Comments on: Geophagy: Not Your Average Eating Disorder

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:14:19 +0000

Nice article, Ransom. One of the terms used in the South that you refer to is “Sandlapper.” As a matter of fact, the word Sandlapper was used to refer to poor, dirt-eating South Carolinians so often that it’s become somewhat of a state mascot. You can visit the web site of the Sandlapper society if you want:
http://www.sandlapper.org

By: anju

anju — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:50:03 +0000

I lovr eating dirt…. especially fuller’s earth clay the indian multani mitti is what we call it. , look at the pictures and all the dirt lovers doesn’t it look delicious….

http://www.vknfsalt.com/full-images/675086.jpg

http://product-image.tradeindia.com/00226771/b/0/F

http://www.henna.theindiancenter.com/gifs/multani-

and this is kaolin clay almost similar to multani mitti(fuller’s earth indian)

http://product-image.esuppliersindia.com/00262218/

i love yellow smooth dirt…. and i have bought some white dirt ( kaolin clay) and going to try that soon….. hope it taste as good as the dirt…..

oh my god my mouth is watering, but one thing is for sure i only crave it so badly when i have anemia low in iron……. i have fibroids sometimes i would bleed for two months and i get anemia and i just want to eat dirt…. but if i take my iron pills after a few months the cravings go away i still love the taste of dirt but i don’t even eat it cuz i don’t crave it…..

but dirt does taste really good

By: AshleyMakers

AshleyMakers — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:46:55 +0000

I’m so happy too know im not alone,i go on dirt roads and get cups of dirt all the time, its sorta salty but its so good, ive been eatting since i can remember (6 or 7 years old) i love sand and chalk as well! OMG!!!! IM GONNA GO GET SOME NOW!

By: jayashree

jayashree — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 09:37:14 +0000

i too love eating mud

By: Vicky

Vicky — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:17:26 +0000

hey guys l also used to eat dirt, still craving it a lot esp when it rains but my mom said not to ..so on an obedience streak :) l like the dirt from the bark of trees made by termites! now that is a taste and a half….but the egg thing in the mud could be true hey thats why l find it hard to eart dirt again-health issues!..lol..\
cheers
i didnt know men also crave for mud? …l guess its everyones world..lol

By: Jo

Jo — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:23:00 +0000

I eat it everyday too!!!! I can’t stop at all. I feel a little better to know that I’m not the only one. I just love the taste too. It’s wonderfully grimy and perfect. And it really does melt in your mouth. I like the idea of eating the earth. I think that makes me weird, but whatever. It’s for me too.

By: Charles

Charles — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:23:00 +0000

Where can I purchase some dirt to eat. Please seen imformation.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:58:00 +0000

I eat it every day. It is like the rain and melts like chocolate. Have some water nearbye, at times your mouth will instantly dry out. But it is so good, I am addicted to it. I am not female so it has nothing to do with needing it or craving it during pregnancy. I also get plenty of iron, so it isn’t about a vitamin deficiency. No I just love the taste of the Earth, and this is the best to satisfy that. In fact I feel 100% better now that I eat it all the time. It is not for everyone, but it is for me. Cheers

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:47:23 +0000

There are so many Thai legends about how the mothers of famous Thai warriors would always want to eat dirt from the heart if some enemy stronghold. Apparently, it was a sign of the baby’s impending greatness. :)

By: Florida

Florida — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:46:20 +0000

Mmmm, terrior