Sometimes when you have a horrible stomach ache, the only way to get rid of it is to force yourself to puke. Whether you have eaten or drank something potentially toxic, or have some sort of stomach sickness, sometimes throwing up feels necessary to provide some much-needed relief.
Seven Easy Ways To Make Yourself Throw Up:
1) Finger Down the Throat
The most simple method, and the most well known, is the fingers down the throat method. By sticking your fingers down your throat you are activating your gag reflex which can help you eject the contents of your stomach. Some people have really strong gag reflexes and it’s hard for them to do this method. Other people have really weak gag reflexes and this method might not work for them. Just make sure you wash your hands and trim your nails before doing this method.
Sticking your fingers down your throat can cause you to throw up
2) Warm Salt Water
Drinking warm salt water can mess with the natural electrolyte balance of your body and make you vomit. To do this method add 2 teaspoons of salt to a glass of water and consume it in a short amount of time (one or two gulps if possible). If it works correctly you will throw up within about 25 to 30 minutes after drinking the water.
Drink a glass of warm water mixed with 2 teaspoons of salt and it may help you throw up (in about 25-30 minutes after drinking)
3) Visualize Yourself Throwing Up
When your stomach is already aching and feeling unpleasant you can make yourself throw up by just thinking about it. Focus your mind on your stomach and imagine yourself throwing up. This is an easy method that can be all you need to finally get some much-needed relief
Visual yourself puking and it could actually cause you to throw up
4) Gargle Egg Whites
Gargling egg whites can activate your gag reflex and cause you to throw up. Many people dislike the smell and taste of raw egg which causes them to puke. To do this method place 1-2 egg whites in cup and gargle until your gag reflex activates.
Gargle 1-2 egg whites to activate your gag reflex and throw up
5) Mustard with Water
Mixing one or two teaspoons of mustard with water and drinking it can help you to throw up. Mustard can naturally induce vomiting when consumed this way, so be cautious not to mix too much into your glass.
Mix one to two teaspoons of mustard with water and drink it and you may throw up
6) Bad Smells
Sometimes smelling something rotten or bad can be all it takes to get you to finally puke. If you’re running out of options you can try to find the trash can or some stinky socks and see if they will activate your gag reflex enough for you to finally puke.
Bad smells can activate the gag reflex and cause you to puke
7) Use a Toothbrush
This one is the same as using the finger down the throat method, except you use your toothbrush instead. Some people much prefer using their toothbrush rather than their fingers. Gently push your toothbrush alongside your tongue and try to activate your gag reflex
Gently sliding your toothbrush down your tongue can activate your gag reflex and help you throw up
What to Do After You Throw Up
After you throw up you need to do several things to make sure your body is healthy. First, you are going to want to blow your nose that way you can expel any puke that is stuck in your sinuses. Secondly, you need to brush your teeth because the stomach acid that is in your vomit can erode your teeth. Lastly, make sure you drink plenty of water, because throwing up can dehydrate you.
Closing Thoughts
In conclusion, there are a lot of ways to throw up on the spot if you need to get relief from a stomach ache or something bad you may have eaten or drunk. Sometimes throwing up is the only option to get relief from feeling nauseous. Just make sure you are only resorting to this option when it is absolutely necessary.