Becks' Boofing Guide.
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**Boofing** (or plugging, or booty bumping) is the absolute GOAT route of administration (ROA). It’s a true game-changer for those who struggle with nausea from oral intake, as well as anyone whose nose (or veins) need a break.
## **Basic Boofin(formation)**
* Beyond avoiding nausea or giving other ROAs a rest, boofing gives you the opportunity to bypass a significant portion of the **first-pass metabolism** that drugs undergo when taken orally. This means more of the substance can reach your bloodstream directly, potentially leading to a more potent and faster onset of effects compared to oral routes.
* Always, always, *always* check for **rectal dosing information** specific to your substance. If such information isn't readily available, err on the side of caution: start low and go slow, as in select a lower dose than what you would use if you were sniffing or eating your drug. If it ends up being underwhelming, that's fine: you can always take more, but you can't take less.
* Your butthole is sensitive!! **Never boof anything that is extremely caustic, corrosive, strongly acidic, or strongly basic.** Phenibut HCl, for example, is highly acidic when dissolved and is absolutely *not* suitable for rectal administration. (Don't ask me how I know this for sure.)
* The rectum has a dual blood supply. The superior rectal veins, which drain the upper rectum, lead to the hepatic portal system where substances undergo first-pass metabolism in the liver, similar to oral administration. However, the middle and inferior rectal veins, which drain the lower part of the rectum and anal canal, bypass the liver and drain directly into the systemic circulation. To maximize systemic absorption and bypass the liver, **avoid inserting the oral syringe deeper than 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) past the anal sphincter.** Going deeper risks routing the substance to the upper rectum, defeating the primary purpose of boofing for increased bioavailability.
## **Preparing to Boof**
* As mentioned, if this is your first time boofing a particular substance, **always check rectal dosing information.** The general rule of thumb is that perirectal bioavailability often mirrors or is slightly higher than intranasal bioavailability, but this can vary significantly by substance.
* **Boofing Ketamine?** The "20%" bioavailability for ketamine that you see on some sites (e.g., PsychonautWiki) is based on some weird scientific articles from the 80's involving children recovering from tonsil surgery. I would personally place ketamine's rectal bioavailability very close to its intranasal bioavailability.
* **Boofing MDMA?** Molly is notoriously bad at absorbing into nasal mucous membranes. Oral is obviously the preferred ROA between both oral and sniffing, but boofing blows *both* of those ROAs out of the water. I usually need about 25% *less* MDMA to get a good roll if I'm boofing it (as opposed to oral administration).
* If you haven't pooped within the past day or two... **evacuate that looming turd first before you boof anything.** There is nothing more demoralizing than boofing something only for a turd to absorb the entire dose. And there is nothing more terrifying than absorbing about four doses of 2C-B all at once when it finally comes out. (I met God on the toilet that day.)
## **Supplies Needed**
* A 5 mL or smaller oral syringe will work for these purposes—a **1 mL oral syringe** is perfect. These are easily found over-the-counter at most pharmacies or can be purchased in bulk online (e.g., boxes of 100 on Amazon). **Absolutely do NOT use sharps (needles)!**
* A **bottlecap, spoon, or cooker** (i.e. a mixing vessel) for dissolving your substance in.
* There's no need for sterile or boiled water here. **Tap or bottled water is completely fine.** (Think about it: POOP comes out of there... if the water is safe to drink, it's safe to boof as well.)
## **Prepare the Boof Juice**
* Always use a **milligram (mg) scale (0.001 g)** to measure your substance precisely. If you're using low quantities (below \~20 mg) of a drug, it may not be a bad idea to volumetrically dose to ensure you're accurately dosing (see: TripSit's [Volumetric Dosing Guide](https://wiki.tripsit.me/wiki/Quick\_Guide\_to\_Volumetric\_Dosing)).
* Add your measured substance to your chosen mixing vessel (e.g., bottle cap, cooker, etc.) **Fully dissolve your measured substance in 0.5–3 mL of water or another appropriate solvent.** (As an example, PG can be used to dissolve substances like etizolam that aren't readily water-soluble.)
* Once fully dissolved, carefully **draw your solution up into your oral syringe.** If you're attempting to boof a crushed pill, it's usually a good idea to **filter out the binders and fillers.** A simple and effective method is to pull the cotton end off of a Q-tip and use it as a filter: just drop the cotton in the liquid and place the tip of your oral syringe on top of it, then draw the dissolved solution through the cotton to filter out the fillers.
## **It's Boofin' Time!**
**Lay down on your non-dominant side** with your knees bent at about a 90-degree angle.
**Hold the oral syringe with your dominant hand**, pinching it between your pointer finger and thumb. **Position your fingers so their tips are about 1 inch from the very tip of the syringe** (the end where the liquid comes out). This will help you determine insertion depth.
With your non-dominant hand, reach back and gently **lift up your dominant-side butt cheek a bit** for easier access.
**Insert the syringe until you feel your pointer finger or thumb touching your butthole.** This ensures you're no deeper than the crucial 1-inch mark.
**Push down slightly on the plunger.** If you can't feel any liquid entering, you're likely too deep—pull the syringe out slightly. If you feel liquid dribble out and down your butt cheek, you're not deep enough—push the oral syringe in slightly deeper. The goal is to feel the liquid entering, without any leakage.
Once you've confirmed you're at the right depth, **push the rest of the solution in slowly**, adjusting the depth of the oral syringe as needed.
After the solution is fully administered, wait a couple of seconds, then **take your non-dominant hand off your top butt cheek.** As you gently pull out the oral syringe, **clench your butthole slightly** to prevent leakage.
## **The Aftermath**
* **Wait a few seconds before getting up.** If you felt the liquid enter as you pushed the plunger down but didn't experience any dribbling out afterward, then congratulations—you did it! ⭐
* For hygiene and reusability, always **sanitize your oral syringe post-use** by washing it thoroughly in the sink with soap and warm water.
* It's completely normal not to feel effects immediately. Rectal absorption can sometimes have a slower onset than other ROAs. **Always wait at least 30-45 minutes before deciding whether or not you need to do more.** Otherwise, you risk the effects creeping up and redosing too soon can lead to an overwhelming or uncomfortable experience. (Sort of like how saying "this edible ain't shit" before taking a second dose will immediately activate that first dose of THC.)
Happy boofing!