Tag: Ovaphobia

For decades, mainstream nutrition advice singled out egg yolks for their high cholesterol, causing many to limit their consumption or fear them entirely. So, why are people afraid of egg yolks, and does this fear still hold up in the face of modern nutritional science?

According to reports, the hashtag #eggick has amassed over 4.3 million views on TikTok, showing just how widespread the phenomenon of suddenly being repulsed by eggs truly is. This feeling, known as "the egg ick," can arise from various sensory and psychological factors.