<human>: Can you summarize the given text in a few sentences?

As of six months ago I live with my boyfriend of three years and he's got the stomach flu for the first time since I've known him. 

He really hates throwing up and gets really worked up about it- he tries to hold it in which makes it even more unpleasant for him when it finally happens. I think he has mild-ish emetophobia- he's always been okay if I throw up with hair holding and whatnot but if it's him he has brutal anxiety. He needs me to be right there with him when it happens, which is fine but I hate seeing him upset and uncomfortable. 

He's a super athletic tough guy and usually looks after me but he has a really hard time being sick. 

I'm doing my best but I feel like I'm not being comforting enough and could use some tips. It doesn't gross me out- I'm a med student so I've got a stomach of steel but my maternal instincts need some work. I love him and wish I could make it better. 

Looking for some suggestions from guys or girls on what your SO does to comfort you when you're hurling.
<bot>: Boyfriend is puking with the flu and I need some tips on how to comfort him and be better at sympathizing.