Turn Off Your Gag Reflex by Squeezing Your Left Thumb


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If you have a particularly strong gag reflex, this popular dentist's trick (:eli:) can help distract your brain and save you the discomfort (and embarrassment) in seconds.

This isn't a new discovery, but it's one many of us hadn't heard of before, so we thought it worth sharing. If you're in a situation where something is setting off your gag reflex (dentist's offices are one of the most common places), just form a fist with your left hand, squeezing your thumb. The folks over at Reddit's Ask Science forum deliberate as to why this is, and they point to a 2008 study that shows it to be effective—not to mention lots of anecdotal evidence on the internet—but whether it's an effect of the nerves in your hand or just a distraction, it looks like it's a pretty useful trick. Of course, it's a bit different for everybody, so your mileage may vary, but it's something to think about the next time you're sitting in the dentist's chair. Hit the link to read more.

http://lifehacker.com/5858128/shut-off-your-gag-reflex-by-squeezing-your-left-thumb

You won't ever have to leave your street corner embarrassed again :foxaylove:

I'd rather just throw up on whatever I need to for laughs.
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:deadbanana2:

I'm so using this tonight :duca:

:eli:

My god the threads today

I doubt that works though
:foxaylove3:

I don't need to know this, I dont practice filth!

I'm so using this tonight :duca:

*We're :duca:

Thank you! :clap3:

omg :deadbanana2:

FML, I just broke up with my boyfriend came from the dentist :eli:

Thanks for the tip, t's really informative. A couple of us could really use it, and maybe some other gerls in the pop industry too, especially those who find singing a struggle in life.
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:eli:

Katy is going to love this tip! :smitten:

This'll come in handy. :-*

But seriously, it's just like when you have intense pain somewhere in/on your body, you can pinch yourself somewhere else and your brain will focus on that pain instead.

Katy is going to love this tip! :smitten:

:lmao:

Hmm.

^You ain't using it anytime soon :eli:

Hmm this shall be useful :beatfreak:

Omg thankyou. I have a really strong gag reflex, I'll try this.

^You ain't using it anytime soon :eli:

You don't know how right you are.

You don't know how right you are.

:sosad:

It doesn't work, believe me.



:eli:

Lmao I just stuck my finger in my mouth and it worked.

Lmao I just stuck my finger in my mouth and it worked.

I did the same thing earlier :ahh:

Just suck a lot of ****...

Does this work for black **** also :-*

This is very useful to know.

Not for me, but for... you know... :apimp:

:biblio: at this thread

:lmao:

:rofl:

Does this work for black **** also :-*

:ahh: :ahh:

The thought :mazen:

i made myself throw up while doing it, didnt work, i think its supposed to be if your feeling like your gonna gag, ohwell :eli:

Lmao I just stuck my finger in my mouth and it worked.
It would've been funnier if it didn't work :toofunny:
Does this work for black **** also :-*

:lmao:

This is very useful to know.

Not for me, but for... you know... :apimp:

then for who hon? :-*

Sooooo... Who's gonna try it first and report back to the group? :eli:

EDIT: nvm... I see :eli:

this does not work #clapback

:deadbanana: All the ****s here

:deadbanana2: It works...

i made myself throw up while doing it, didnt work, i think its supposed to be if your feeling like your gonna gag, ohwell :eli:

:biblio:

Thanks for the tip, t's really informative. A couple of us could really use it, and maybe some other gerls in the pop industry too, especially those who find singing a struggle in life.
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noooooooooooo :deadbanana:

Why left thumb? Is there somethine there tat I need to know?

It works sometimes but I don't really need to use it anymore.

Guys just practice alot and don't be so tense. Being relaxed is half the battle.

Spraying Chloraseptic in the back of your mouth works too. :)

Um, what is this how-to lesson for?

It works sometimes but I don't really need to use it anymore.

Guys just practice alot and don't be so tense. Being relaxed is half the battle.

What are you talking about? :thing: Going to the dentist isn't that stressful. :biblio:

Gonna try this!

I've pondered this question in my head a few times. :deadbanana:

I'm generally pretty good with my gag reflex, but my finger just went so far back that I'm gonna feel weird for the rest of the day. :biblio: