Dawson, Jim (2006). Blame it on the Dog: A Modern History of the Fart. Ten Speed Press. ISBN 1-58008-751-5. Vaginal fistulas: A fistula is an opening between your vaginal canal and your urinary or digestive organs (such as your bladder or intestines). Vaginal fistulas are typically the result of trauma, surgery or other disease. Other than vaginal gas, symptoms of a vaginal fistula include leaking pee, foul-smelling pee and fecal incontinence.

Try an over-the-counter gas remedy. Medications containing simethicone, like Gas-X or Mylanta Gas, are designed to break up gas bubbles in the digestive tract. Medications like Beano are meant to decrease the amount of gas produced during the body’s digestion of beans and other high fiber foods. Hemmink, GJ; Weusten, BL; Bredenoord, AJ; Timmer, R; Smout, AJ (October 2009). "Aerophagia: excessive air swallowing demonstrated by esophageal impedance monitoring". Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 7 (10): 1127–29. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2009.06.029. PMID 19602452. Flatus incontinence where there is involuntary passage of gas, is a type of faecal incontinence, and is managed similarly. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Historical comment on the ability to fart at will is observed as early as Saint Augustine's The City of God (5th century A.D.). Augustine mentions "people who produce at will without any stench such rhythmical sounds from their fundament that they appear to be making music even from that quarter." [61] Intentional passing of gas and its use as entertainment for others appear to have been somewhat well known in pre-modern Europe, according to mentions of it in medieval and later literature, including Rabelais. [ citation needed]Weak pelvic floor muscles: Menopause, childbirth and other causes of pelvic floor dysfunction increase your chances of vaginal flatulence because they weaken your pelvic floor muscles. Without this lining, the gases would escape freely, leading to constant flatulence. The lining acts as a protective barrier, allowing gas buildup to occur gradually and providing a means for controlled release. B. Factors influencing the size and consistency of fart bubbles

Flanagan PA (1992). "Giardia – diagnosis, clinical course and epidemiology: A review". Epidemiology and Infection. 109 (1): 1–22. JSTOR 3863897. PMC 2272232. PMID 1499664. Pimentel, Mark; Robert P Gunsalus; Satish SC Rao; Husen Zhang (2012). "Methanogens in Human Health and Disease". The American Journal of Gastroenterology Supplements. 1 (1): 28–33. doi: 10.1038/ajgsup.2012.6. An old married couple is at a concert one Friday night, when the woman turns to her husband and says, “I’ve just let out a really long, silent fart. What should I do?” Various factors can influence the size and consistency of fart bubbles. For instance, the composition of the gases produced during digestion plays a role. Gases such as nitrogen and oxygen are lighter than other gases and tend to contribute to larger, more buoyant bubbles. On the other hand, gases like carbon dioxide and hydrogen may result in smaller and denser bubbles. For example, there have indeed been occasional mention of whale flatulence in the scientific literature. A 1990 study that sought to study the sounds of a variety of marine mammals made reference to noises produced by whale farts, but as a largely tangential and unsupported point:Czaja-Bulsa G (April 2015). "Non coeliac gluten sensitivity – A new disease with gluten intolerance". Clin Nutr (Review). 34 (2): 189–94. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2014.08.012. PMID 25245857. The antibiotic rifaximin, often used to treat diarrhea caused by the microorganism E. coli, may reduce both the production of intestinal gas and the frequency of flatus events. [37] Odor Alpha-galactosidase is a natural enzyme that helps prevent gas from legumes. There’s older evidence that it works to prevent gas and bloating. But again, it’s usually taken as a preventive measure. Simethicone works by bringing together small gas bubbles in the intestine to form larger bubbles, making it easier for the gas to pass through the body. It is a good idea to consult a healthcare professional before taking any new medications. Rather M A, et al. (2016). Foeniculum vulgare: A comprehensive review of its traditional use, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and safety.

Using tampons: Like sexual intercourse, pushing a tampon or menstrual cup into your vagina during menstruation may force air into your vaginal canal. The air escapes when you remove the tampon or cup, and you hear a queef. Fart bubbles can sometimes serve as an amusing means of propulsion. Certain aquatic animals, such as pufferfish, have the ability to expel water through their anuses, creating fart bubble-like structures that propel them forward. This unique method of locomotion helps these animals maneuver through water with surprisingly efficient bursts of speed. E. Fart-inspired inventions and products

5. Some animals physically can't guff!

Not all humans produce flatus that contains methane. For example, in one study of the faeces of nine adults, only five of the samples contained archaea capable of producing methane. [26] The prevalence of methane over hydrogen in human flatus may correlate with obesity, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome, as archaea that oxidise hydrogen into methane promote the metabolism's ability to absorb fatty acids from food. [27] Engelhaupt, Erika (September 30, 2015). "People Sometimes Like Stinky Things—Here's Why". Nationalgeographic.com. National Geographic. Archived from the original on May 9, 2021 . Retrieved September 3, 2021. Certain products may help if you are lactose intolerant. But these are usually taken as a preventive measure. These enzyme products include: Swallowing small amounts of air occurs while eating and drinking. This is emitted from the mouth by eructation (burping) and is normal. Excessive swallowing of environmental air is called aerophagia, and has been shown in a few case reports to be responsible for increased flatus volume. This is, however, considered a rare cause of increased flatus volume. Gases contained in food and beverages are likewise emitted largely through eructation, e.g., carbonated beverages. Mercer, Bobby (April 18, 2009). How Do You Light a Fart?: And 150 Other Essential Things Every Guy Should Know about Science. Adams Media. p.71. ISBN 9781440519871 . Retrieved October 2, 2014.