When I brush the back of my tongue with my tongue brush most of the time my gag reflex will take over and I had to stop or I will throw up. What are some of the "tips" or "tricks" on how to effectively reach the back of your tongue when you tongue brush?
120381
Breathe through your nose...that takes care of the physical part.  Also, close your eyes so you can't see yourself doing it...that takes care of the mental part.  I have a bad gag reflex too, I feel your pain.
376984
defenatly take someone with you.  i've told this to someone else in another question, but i stand by it, chew gum.  it sounds weird but doing something with your mouth is calming.  don't look at the needle whatever you do.  focus on something on the wall.  theres usually a poster in the room.  read that.  i really hope everything goes well and don't forget to breath.
87948
Well when i do it, i just suck/bite and do it on the neck, its the easiest spot. I can barely suck for like 5 sec and my boyfriend has a pretty good one. Just suck like ur drinking a bottle or pacifier, i dunno how else to explain it... Also if you call it a "Hater" you have problems. Dont be given um if you think of them like that!
386182
bacteria builds upon the teeth and tongue - with a dry toothbrush - go over your teeth and tongue before you brush properly and go over your tongue again too - it will help to keep your mouth even cleaner so no more pimples!
92875
My gag reflex used to be really sensitive, and I love doing....a certain thing we won't mention for my guy. It took a while, but slowly it went farther and farther away, and now I can barely feel it at all, if you know what I mean ;). It just takes time.
94085
do it, try practicing on a banana first, it takes only a few times till u get used to ur gag refelex or just lay on ur back and let him stand on top of u.
22525
Have you used a tongue scraper?  Often bacteria accumulates on the tongue which is a major cause of bad breath.
172583
I just wanted to say that coughing will probably make this worse because it will be forcing the Cheerio further into your nasal passage, which gets progressively smaller. You want it to go to your throat, which gets larger. I would suggest trying to breathe in as hard as you can through your nose, and if you can understand this (very hard to explain), try to create the vacuum in your chest like you do when you breathe, but don't let the air in your nose, and then suddenly let the air in, to get some pressure. Hope that helps. If not, I think the other person was right, the cheerio will get soggy and go down by itself eventually. Or you could go to the doctor, no biggie. My friend accidentally snorted a gummy bear one time.
669482
As long as it's still connected to your body it will still be normal, but you will temporarily muffle your sense of taste.\n\nGo ahead - allow your tongue to dry out and then put a little sugar on the tip of your dry tongue - you probably won't taste it at all.  Saliva helps facilitate your taste buds.  Without it life isn't nearly as interesting.
420764
Yes, I can, too!  I always hold it in my mouth for a little bit to make sure it's warm and very flexible.  I just use my tongue.  \n\nWe had a contest one time, I had never done it before, but I was the only one who could do it!  Make sure you use the longest stem possible, and just practice.  Can't really explain how to do it!
635142
there's a small book out called taming the tongue...look it up and buy it...also read scripture on the tongue...what or who are you benefiting by speaking against people...love them and help them with there awkward ways or looks...we all do it and it's a hard thing to get out of sometimes because we all talk about things..but try not to involve yourself with idle talk..don't say anything when others start in that conversation..and it's hard because that's what you are used to but with time you'll begin to gain control over it...you need a different perspective on what you are doing..understanding the harm in it may help you overcome this obstacle.
59739
You're right - it's BS. The only thing that happens when you lick your lips too much is that they get dry and chapped. :)
411602
Use your upper lip to brush against the upper lips, gently. Use your nose btw, to rub against the nose also, slowly turn your head 45degree and use your tongue to lick the upper and lower lips, if the other party opens the mouth, put your tongue in.... ( this part i believe i don't need to teach you , you will know what to do, trust your tongue, just don't drool too much, very yucky.)
44884
Honestly you never really get over it, you just get use to it. BUT REMEMBER as gross as it may seem ALWAYS breath through your mouth. Block off air flow through your nose and breath through your mouth. You cant taste it and you cant smell it Ive been doing this for a while now and you just get use to it.
196311
Use your lips.\n\nKissing is a complex behaviour that requires significant coordination. The most important muscle involved is the orbicularis oris muscle; it is used to pucker the lips and informally known as the kissing muscle. The tongue can also be an important part of the kiss.\n\nGood Luck!\n\nlol
157493
Whoa!  It's a bad way to start a morning!  That stuff is nasty smelling.  I can only imagine how it tastes. Hide that stuff in a drawer away from your toothpaste to prevent that accident from happening again!  Anyway, have you tried Listerine mouth wash?  That's mighty powerful.  Or how about brushing your teeth, gums & tongue with the old fashioned solution: baking soda & water mixture?
565435
do the tongue thing - but for goodness sake DO NOT use a toothpick! Way too Hillbilly!