Eli5: Why does chilli burn your ring on the way out? 573 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question92.07K June 22, 2021 0 Comments Eli5: Why does chilli burn your ring on the way out? In: Biology 6 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted June 22, 2021 0 Comments Capsaicin in spicy foods binds to a specific sensory receptor in your oral mucosa, which causes the characteristic burning sensation. Your anal mucosa contains that same sensory receptor, and so it’s susceptible to this effect from capsaicin coming out the other end. You are viewing 1 out of 6 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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