I seriously need help with this. It's an issue when I try to brush my teeth because I can't get the back of my tongue. I can't even let a doc check my throat without nearly hurling. It's also difficult during some intimate moments with my fiancŽ. I'd really appreciate any advice I get on the matter.

Most people have it, and we live with it.

Most people have it, and we live with it.

Yes. And I would if it didn't cause issues with my health. If I get sick, a doctor can't check my throat because I nearly throw up on them. When I try to brush my teeth, I can't get the back of my tongue and mouth which causes gum issues.

"Live with it" isn't a helpful answer, nor is it a respectful one. If you don't know how to help, then please don't say anything. You'll make yourself look bad otherwise.

They make this "mint" they sell it at the adult book stores around here ( I am told anyway, not that I would know personally) made for women to help them doing oral sex, but it helps numb and stops some of the gag reflex.

Also some oral gel used for toothe pain can give temp relief

They make this "mint" they sell it at the adult book stores around here ( I am told anyway, not that I would know personally) made for women to help them doing oral sex, but it helps numb and stops some of the gag reflex.

Also some oral gel used for toothe pain can give temp relief

I've tried the mints, but it didn't help much. I haven't thought about oral gel, though. It's a good idea. I'll try it out the next time I go to the store. Thank you! ^_^

I'm sorry you mistook my quick reply as rudeness. Most of us DO live with it (I didn't say YOU have to, I said we do). I stand by the answer: it just isn't a big health issue. In fact it's natural. It's designed by nature to protect us.

Any doctor knows to stop as soon as a patient starts to gag. It happens all the time. You can say AAHH and the doctor can see as much without a tongue depressor as he or she would with one.

Brushing the tongue is good, and you brush as much as you can - again, as we all do. Rinse with warm salt water is an excellent addition, better than a mouthwash, which kills good bacteria.

Gagging during oral sex isn't a health issue so I will leave that to the mints etc.

I'm sorry you mistook my quick reply as rudeness. Most of us DO live with it (I didn't say YOU have to, I said we do). I stand by the answer: it just isn't a big health issue. In fact it's natural. It's designed by nature to protect us.

Any doctor knows to stop as soon as a patient starts to gag. It happens all the time. You can say AAHH and the doctor can see as much without a tongue depressor as he or she would with one.

Brushing the tongue is good, and you brush as much as you can - again, as we all do. Rinse with warm salt water is an excellent addition, better than a mouthwash, which kills good bacteria.

Gagging during oral sex isn't a health issue so I will leave that to the mints etc.

But you see, It's bad enough that I can't even gargle water with out gaging. Heck sucking on a candy cane is pushing it.

Have you talked with a dentist or doctor about desensitizing your mouth and throat?

I'm thinking CBT might help too -- cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Have you talked with a dentist or doctor about desensitizing your mouth and throat?

I would like to, but I don't have the money at the moment. I'm still trying to get through secondary schooling and all. That's why I asked. I was hoping there was a cheap way of doing it.

Why not do CBT on yourself?

Why not do CBT on yourself?

I feel like a dork for asking, but what's a CBT? I've never heard of it.

I explained a few posts ago:


Have you talked with a dentist or doctor about desensitizing your mouth and throat?

I'm thinking CBT might help too -- cognitive-behavioral therapy.

First, what can you put into your mouth without gagging?

explained a few posts ago:

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Have you talked with a dentist or doctor about desensitizing your mouth and throat?

I'm thinking CBT might help too -- cognitive-behavioral therapy.
First, what can you put into your mouth without gagging?

I did not see the last part in your post, I apologise.

Not a lot. I can put my finger in to the second kuckle, and anything chewable isn't an issue.

Put your finger into your mouth and touch various places -- various points on your tongue, the insides of your cheeks, your teeth, the roof of your mouth, your uvula (the thingy hanging down at the back of your mouth).

Which places when touched make you gag?

Try chloroseptic spray to dull the gag reflex... it's a numbing agent, and is used for sore throats, but will work while you try to manage your symptoms.