In fact, by holding a fart in, there is a chance you may instead breathe it through your mouth instead. Yes, really!

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Ever been in a situation where passing wind is going to be hugely embarrassing and you've had to hold in a fart? Let's face it—we all have.

We all hold in farts from time to time, but where does the gas go?

Holding in your flatulence can feel necessary out of common courtesy, but don’t make it a habit when you don’t have to hold it in.

Holding in a fart means you might ‘breathe it out your mouth’ Bad news for fart holders — an expert has revealed gas can be reabsorbed into your circulation and exhaled.

Why you should never hold in a fart On average, we pass wind around 14 times a day – but some people hold it in and experts have warned against doing this.

In a recent YouTube video, the creators of the channel What If delved into what actually happens if you hold in your farts.