How to Make Yourself Throw Up

Vomiting is one of our body's mechanisms for keeping bad stuff out of our systems. If you've accidentally ingested a toxin or poison, or simply don't feel well and need to induce vomiting, follow these steps to make yourself throw up.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Something to throw up in
• Water

1. Position yourself. Make sure you won't vomit on anything that is hard to clean. Tie your hair back and pull away any loose clothing that might get hit by the back splash.
2. Open your mouth wide.
3. Press your index finger or middle finger onto the very back of your tongue.
4. Begin stroking the back of your throat.
5. Continue doing this until you gag. Let the vomit come.

Tips & Warnings

• Drinking a lot of water just before throwing up can make the experience less unpleasant.
• You can also take an emetic to help you throw up. One to three tablespoons of powdered mustard dissolved in warm water makes a good homemade emetic.
• Habitual vomiting is very bad for your health.
• If you have swallowed a toxic substance, read the warning label and contact poison control before inducing vomiting.