Boofing is a slang term used to describe the process of ingesting a drug through the anus. It’s also called booty bumping, hooping, plugging, butt chugging, or UYB (up your bum).
People most commonly boof heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine. But most drugs, including alcohol, can be used in this manner. Some people associate the practice with anal sex, but this is a misconception.
The reason people take drugs this way is that it results in a faster high. The thin surface and large number of blood vessels in the rectum means substances reach the bloodstream quickly. It’s why suppositories are an effective medical treatment.
When you take drugs orally, they must travel through the digestive system before being absorbed into the bloodstream. Boofing allows drugs and alcohol to absorb quickly without needing to inject it.