How to Suppress Passing Gas

Studies suggest that all men and women pass the same amount of gas during each 24 hour period. So if you feel that you are holding it in, or that you never fart, chances are good you are letting it all out in your sleep.

Instructions

• 1

  Hold the gas in if you are in public and passing gas would be noticed. Holding gas in is not dangerous, although it can cause some discomfort. If you do not allow the gas to pass, it travels back up into your intestines and comes out later.

• 2

  Lean back slightly at your waist and tighten your back muscles. At the same time, tighten the muscles in your abdomen, butt and thighs.

• 3

  Tighten your sphincter muscle while still holding the other muscles tight. Take a few shallow breaths.

• 4

  Release all of your muscles slowly and allow your body to relax. If you still feel like you are going to pass gas, tighten your muscles again the same way. Release your muscles to see if the urge has passed.

• 5

  Allow the gas to pass the next time it returns by excusing yourself and going to the restroom where you can pass gas in private.