Usually when I try to stop a sneeze I end up with a questionable fart. With this in mind I think I’ll just sneeze from now on. Dire consequences and such.
this post was submitted on 14 Dec 2023
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People are crazy.
If you must stop a sneeze, pinch the corners of your eyes near the tear ducts. This will flush your sinuses a bit and likely clear whatever tickling twinge is about to make you sneeze.
60% of the time, works every time.
Pushing up on the cartilage between your nostrils can also do the trick.
Don't do both at the same time though, or you'll take a screenshot.
People who pinch their nose to stifle a sneeze are disgusting, honestly worse than just sneezing.
Literally just sneeze into your inner elbow, it mutes the noise and doesn’t get any snot on your hands.