Am I the only one who does this?

Question

Ever since I was about 13, I have eaten specific foods with one purpose, and one purpose only : to smell my own flatulence.

For what it's worth, I find the flatulence of others repulsive beyond belief. However, I love mine to the point that I have skipped social outings with others just to stay at home alone and inhale my scents.

Is this a common condition?

Answer 1

Hippocrates himself professed, “Passing gas is necessary to well-being.” Enjoying the smell of one's own flatulence is common in that we all (except those of us too anal-retentive *giggle* to admit it) don't mind the smell of our own sh*t. To eat certain foods purposely so as to enjoy the smells of our own gas, however, is a bit less common. It is called "eproctophilia" (See what a double major in English & Psyhcology can teach you!) which means "sexual attraction (or pleasure) to flatulence.

Now, if I were you, I would certainly be attracted to myself - crikey, you're ADORABLE. Dang though, Tiggy, I despise the smell of other people's flatulence, however. I admit, most of us don't mind being entirely alone and getting in a good ripe fart here and there but to have others do it around you? Yuck. I always find the smell to be physically nauseating.

I wouldn't worry. Your honesty means far more than your love of your own gases ever could. And dang, are you honest!

*Hugs Tig from afar, spiritually, afraid of what might occur in the real world* :-D

Answer 2

It's an interesting but unusual condition. If you're for real...there is a saying that everyone likes the smell of their own flatulence but can't stand the smell of someone elses.

Generally, flatulence can be a sign of allergy, intolerance or other dietary issues that are not positive things. So make sure you're eating healthy while trying to accomplish your feats of flatulence.

Answer 3

Hey, cool I'm not the only one... I love it when I have lots of greens too. Smells more like a garden at the same time.

Just a warning, I once tried to do it in a small air tight room, I passed out after the second toot.

Answer 4

Although I would not stay at home to do this, yes, I enjoy my own smells as well. I always thought I was the only person who did this and I have never told anyone before. My husband does not even know this!

Answer 5

No, that's totally not right. I'm sure everyone at some point or other has had a giggle over a fart, but when it starts affecting your life to this extent then you need help.

It was a entertaining post though, good job.

Answer 6

Oh, yes, you have Dissociative Flatuletosis Personality Disorder. It's fairly common among individuals who, at a very young age, were exposed to certain toxins, such as chain fast food restaurants with "taco" in the name, combined with a traumatic event, such as a Celine Dion concert.

Treatment methods vary. Most of them involve hypnosis and whole grain diets.

Answer 7

Dont flatter your flatulent self
talk about sniff your own trumpet
you are a complete blow off

Answer 8

Well I can't say I like to smell mine...but, I do like to see people's reaction when I cut a silent-but-deadly one! :)

Many years ago...I cut an SBD in an elevator (I was alone)...when I stepped out two ladies hopped in and the door promptly closed.....all I heard as the elevator took off was a scream: "OHHH GOD"! :)

Answer 9

I relate...

My farts smell no worse than that of a hot-buttered bisquit dipped in pancake syrup on a cool Spring day...

(A healthy colon is soooo important...)

Answer 10

just a weird habit, very interesting....
if you locked yourself in a closet to do this, i would seek help
Honestly, does not seem any worse than my smoking in the garage
please tell us what you eat and what smells the best, I'm looking to try something new