If you’re giving oral sex to a partner with a penis, you probably are familiar with the dreaded gag reflex — and the terrible “oh God, am I about to puke in the most mortifying way possible?” intrusive thought that makes you lose your concentration and totally kills the mood at inopportune times.

But what if I told you there was an easy, free and low-risk way to potentially shut off that anxiety and let you get back to the “job”?

It’s not magic; it’s acupressure.

The Acupressure Points To Know For Your Sex Life

I first found out about this trick from a friend of a friend when we were all shooting the shit at a bar one night. This isn’t the most reliable way to get good advice about anything — but stick with me, there are experts who back this up.