You may fart more than usual if you eat gas-producing foods like beans, cauliflower, and dairy. Eating too fast and chewing gum can also make you swallow air and pass more gas. Conditions like IBS, ...

Gut bacteria produce sulfur compounds that cause stinky farts when breaking down carbohydrates. Food intolerances can cause undigested sugars to produce excess gas in the large intestine. High-fiber ...

Farting in public can be mortifying—whether it's a loud burst in a quiet room or an unexpected smell. The embarrassing stares, stifled giggles, and threat of ridicule make it really humiliating.