Urophagia

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Urophagia is the consumption of urine.

Urine was consumed in several ancient cultures for various health, healing, and cosmetic purposes.[1] People have been known to drink urine in extreme cases of water scarcity,[2] however numerous sources, including the US Army Field Manual, advise against it.

Urine may also be consumed as a sexual activity.

  1. ^ Picturedesk (2018-09-20). "After Reaching 18 Stone This Woman Resorted To A Traditional Native American Lifestyle Which Includes Drinking and Washing With Her Own Urine". Media Drum World. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  2. ^ "A 3rd Survivor Pulled From Collapsed Hotel". Deseret News. July 30, 1990. Archived from the original on April 12, 2009. Retrieved January 8, 2009.
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