Those who are sexually active know that there are LOTS of ways to “ruin the mood”. Giggling at inopportune moments (like when undressing, when you add giggling and pointing this is a real mood killer), burping, vomit, exclamations about size that are not complimentary, and of course the expression on the guy’s face when he realizes she’s wearing a waterbra. But for most of us, these are relatively rare occurrences, worthy only to bring up when you’re REALLY drunk and telling hilarious tales.
(a Nelson laugh is definitely the best way to ruin the mood and get yourself out of a potentially disappointing situation)
But there’s one major incident that can ruin the mood, and it can happen when you least expect it: gas.
With the advent of high fiber diets, Sci can only imagine that the gas has become a bigger problem in recent years. Whether as burps or farts, gas is…embarrassing. And for those women who have it often, it could be more than just embarrassing, it could prevent sex all together. But it could be more than just fiber. If you’re a woman who’s had a problem with “flaturia” consistently and for a long time, there could be a medical problem involved.
Shafik et al. “Flaturia: passage of flatus at coitus. Incidence and pathogenesis.” Arch Gynecol Obstet, 2007.
Ok ok. I admit I love this article because I get to use the word “flaturia” a lot.
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