For years, the so-called “experts” claimed the average person farts about 10 to 15 times a day.
Cute.
According to a new study using high-tech smart underwear, we’re actually ripping closer to 32 farts per day on average.
That’s more than double the polite number people like to admit.
Science has officially confirmed what FartHub has known all along:
Humans are way gassier than they pretend to be.
The Smart Underwear Fart Study (Yes, It’s Real)
Researchers developed a wearable sensor that clips onto underwear and measures hydrogen gas — one of the main gases produced when your gut bacteria break down food.
Instead of asking people to awkwardly count their own farts (which nobody does accurately), this device tracks gas release continuously throughout the day and night.
No guessing.
No shame.
No “I think that was 12?”
Just cold, hard fart data.
And the numbers were explosive.
The Real Average Farts Per Day
The study found that participants averaged about 32 gas releases per day.
Some people clocked in under 10.
Others pushed 50 or more.
Which means if you thought you were “too gassy,” you’re probably just normal.
And if you thought you barely fart?
You’re probably undercounting.
A lot of gas slips out quietly, especially during sleep. Previous estimates relied on self-reporting — and let’s be honest, nobody wants to admit their real numbers.
Smart underwear doesn’t care about your pride. It records everything.
Why We Fart More Than We Thought
Flatulence isn’t random. It’s powered by your gut microbiome — the trillions of bacteria in your digestive system.
When those microbes break down carbs and fiber, they produce gas. More fiber? More fermentation. More fermentation? More farts.
So ironically, if you’re blasting more than average, you might actually be eating healthier.
That’s right.
Your diet could be fuel for greatness.
Fart Tracking Could Become a Health Tool
Believe it or not, this isn’t just comedy material.
Researchers believe wearable gas monitors could eventually help detect digestive issues, food intolerances, or gut imbalances. Hydrogen levels can reveal how efficiently your body processes certain foods.
In other words, your daily fart count might one day be part of your health metrics — right alongside heart rate and sleep tracking.
Imagine closing your fitness rings and your gas goals at the same time.
What This Means for the Fart Community
Let’s be clear:
32 farts a day isn’t excessive.
It’s average.
You are not weird.
You are not alone.
You are scientifically validated.
The next time someone claims they only fart “a few times a day,” just remember: the data says otherwise.
And somewhere out there, smart underwear knows the truth.
