9 Most Embarrassing Questions Answered By Science

The reason that you don't find your own farts as disgusting as other people's is because they're a part of you. The bacteria in your gut are unique to you and will produce a signature scent - you're more inclined to like your own odours because they are more familiar to you. Similarly, you'll be more tolerant of your own body odour and mothers are more tolerant of their offsprings' many excretions to allow them to care for them properly.