It’s an awkward, often smelly, fact of life.

People fart, there’s no way around it, but there are ways you can control how much you do.

Whatever you call it, farting, passing wind, popping off, it is essentially your body’s way of getting rid of excess gas produced during the day.

And it happens between five and 15 times a day, according to Medical News Today.

Not all farts smell, in fact, some of them have no odor at all and don’t even make a noise when they pass gas.

While others can be quite noisy and have a fairly offensive smell.

And in most cases, it’s nothing to worry about, but in others, it could be a sign of irritable bowel syndrome or something more serious like bowel cancer.

Here are 11 ways to stop your boyfriend farting … and save your relationship.

1. Ban chewing gum

Chewing gum is the go-to if you want to keep your breath fresh during the day, but it has an unwanted side effect.

As you chew away, you are continually swallowing air.

That air builds up in your digestive system and makes you fart more.

2. Eat slowly

Every noticed that when you inhale your food you end up with a stomach ache afterward?

You’ll also end up with excess gas.

That’s because the faster you eat the more air you swallow.

You can’t avoid swallowing air altogether, but slowing down the pace you eat at can reduce it.

3. Ditch skinny jeans

Tight-fitting clothing may look good, but it’s the enemy if you fart a lot.

That’s because it makes you more uncomfortable if you suffer from bloating.

Looser-fitting clothing is the best option if you are someone who bloats because it will allow air to pass out of your body more freely.

4. Know your allergies

If you have a food intolerance or allergy, you might find yourself suffering from gas.

Knowing what you are allergic to can help you avoid any unwanted problems.

Try eliminating all food that makes you gassy from your diet, then slowly introduce them back in one by one to find out exactly which one is causing the issue.

5. No carbs

Unfortunately, as tasty as they are, carbohydrates are known to increase gas production in the body.

Carbs contain fructose, lactose, insoluble fiber and starch, which all ferment in the intestine to cause gas.

But you shouldn’t cut them out completely, your body needs carbs to survive.

Just try to limit the amount you eat.

You should also reduce the amount of beans, sprouts, fizzy drink, fruit juices and oats you consume.

6. Stub it out

The cigarettes themselves don’t cause you to fart, but the air you swallow when you smoke does.

People who smoke swallow more air than people who don’t.

And if that’s not enough reason to give up cigs, there are plenty of other health benefits like a reduced risk of heart attack, stroke and cancer.

7. Stay hydrated

There are many reasons you should be drinking plenty of water, and farting less is one of those benefits.

When you are well hydrated your poop and other waste products pass through your body more freely, so there is less likely to be an uncomfortable buildup of air.

You should try to drink a glass of water with every meal to help with digestion.

8. Exercise

Keeping active can also aid your digestive system.

People who keep fit tend to have a healthier digestive system than people who don’t exercise.

It doesn’t have to be much, a simple walk after a big meal can do wonders.

9. Ban beer

By now you are probably realizing that swallowing air is a big culprit when it comes to flatulence.

Well, beer is no different.

The air in the drink can get trapped in your digestive system and cause you to pop off more often than normal.

The same goes for fizzy drinks and sparkling water.

Any carbonated drink is a no go.

10. Manage constipation

Constipation can actually be caused by excess gas.

It’s a gross fact, but if poop remains in your bowel for too long it continues to ferment and creates more farts.

If this is happening to you it will smell awful too.

Drinking lots of water and increasing your fiber intake can help.

But if you are someone who regularly gets constipated you should speak to a doctor.

11. Take a supplement

Probiotics and enzyme supplements are both great for aiding digestion.

Some research suggests that enzyme supplements can help breakdown proteins and carbs in the body, helping them pass through your system faster.

Other evidence suggests that probiotics keep your gut healthy, which is important for breaking down food quickly.

But if you are constantly suffering from too much gas, it is a good idea to speak to your doctor before trying a supplement.