Meaning of taba | Babel Free

Definitions

A lump of dried tobacco, occasionally mixed with other recreational drugs, placed in the vagina for its stimulating effects.

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““Taba,” the Mandinka term for tobacco, refers to a locally made tobacco substance that was commonly used by older generations in The Gambia well before independence. This practice, which was often adopted by individuals seeking energy boosts or stress⟳ relief, has taken a troubling turn⟳ in recent years. Today, a mixture of various substances under the same name⟳ is being used predominantly by women and girls, and shockingly, it is applied through their genitals for a range of purposes.”

“Sellers like⟳ Saf take⟳ regular taba and mix⟳ it with potent chemicals to enhance its intoxicating effect. Many women then use⟳ it intravaginally, believing it enhances sexual pleasure.”

“Health authorities in The Gambia are raising alarm over a growing practice among women involving the intravaginal use⟳ of a local powdered tobacco called “taba” or “tabaa.””

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