Yanni Giles’ Dish Soap Cravings: The Weirdest Pregnancy TikTok Trend?
Ah, pregnancy cravings—those wild, often inexplicable culinary desires that can have an expecting mom guzzling pickles at 3 AM. But for Yanni Giles, a TikTok star navigating her pregnancy with baby number three, her craving is anything but ordinary: dish soap. Yes, you heard that right! In a viral TikTok video that has amassed over 20 million views, Giles explains her obsession, stating, “It smells so good, it’s like you can taste it almost.” Thankfully, she’s not consuming the sudsy liquid, but she’s found a way to enjoy it from a distance—she sniffs it while ingesting plain crushed ice or while she’s cleaning (hey, at least her kitchen stays spotless!).
Her unconventional craving could actually have scientific roots. According to the Mayo Clinic, conditions like anemia are more prevalent during pregnancy and can lead to some rather strange urges. Yanni suspects that her fondness for the dish soap is linked to her experiences with anemia while pregnant, providing a bit of context to this soap-centric madness.
And she’s not alone. Many mothers on TikTok are empathizing with her unique penchant. One commenter even expressed, “This is so real and nobody gets it,” which has given rise to a wave of relatable content within the mom community online. This begs the question—what bizarre cravings have other parents experienced? A study from the North American Journal of Medicine and Science highlights that cravings during pregnancy can often skew towards non-food items, a condition known as pica—something many women have commented on during their time in the “jungle” of pregnancy.
Meanwhile, as Yanni awaits her little girl’s arrival, she’s not the only star welcoming new life this year. Celebs like Gisele Bündchen and Aaron Judge are making headlines as they enter the realm of parenthood. As we jive to the beat of new baby announcements in 2025, we can only wonder what other quirky trends will come out of this weird and wonderful journey that is pregnancy.
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and Mayo Clinic, North American Journal of Medicine and Science, People Magazine
