What Is a Squirting Orgasm?

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What Is Squirting?

Squirting refers to the release of fluid from the vagina during sexual activity, typically occurring alongside or during an orgasm. Not everyone with a vagina experiences squirting, and for those who do, it may not happen every time. This fluid often includes urine along with other substances expelled from the bladder.

The Role of Skene’s Glands

Squirting may also involve secretions from the Skene’s glands, small structures near the urethra sometimes referred to as the “female prostate” due to their functional similarities to the male prostate.

Illustration: Skene’s glands

Alternative Terms for Squirting Orgasms

Squirting orgasms are sometimes called “female ejaculation.” However, this term can be exclusionary, as it does not encompass non-binary or transgender individuals with vaginas.

Recent research highlights distinctions between squirting, female ejaculation, and sexual incontinence during sex. Despite these differences, the term “squirting” is commonly used to describe all three phenomena.

What Does Squirting Feel Like?

The sensation of squirting varies widely between individuals. Some describe it as more intense than a clitoral orgasm, while others say it is less so. Many report a profound sense of release unique to this experience.

In one survey, nearly 80% of participants who had squirted, and 90% of their partners, said it enhanced their sex lives.

Squirting, Female Ejaculation, and Sexual Incontinence: What’s the Difference?

Although all involve fluid from the bladder during sex, they are distinct phenomena:

Squirting involves the expulsion of urine, often in significant amounts, during orgasm.
Female Ejaculation includes a mix of urine and fluid from the Skene’s glands, often appearing as a smaller release of a milky white liquid.
Sexual Incontinence (or coital incontinence) refers to an involuntary loss of bladder control during sex.

It is possible to experience both squirting and female ejaculation simultaneously.

Myths and Misconceptions About Squirting Orgasms

Myth: Squirting is Fake

Squirting is a genuine phenomenon. Studies suggest that between 10% and 54% of people with vaginas have experienced it. However, research is ongoing to fully understand its causes and mechanics. The presence and size of the Skene’s glands can vary greatly between individuals, which may influence their ability to squirt.

Myth: Everyone Can Squirting with the Same Techniques

Each person’s anatomy and experience are unique. While certain methods may increase the likelihood of squirting, no technique works universally. Some individuals may lack Skene’s glands altogether, which are thought to contribute to the fluid involved in squirting.

Myth: Squirting Always Produces Large Volumes

Squirting isn’t always dramatic or high-volume. It can range from a small trickle to a noticeable gush. The exaggerated portrayals of squirting in adult films often rely on artificial methods for visual impact.

Myth: Squirting Happens Only During Orgasm

Squirting can occur before, during, or after an orgasm. For some, it might happen in multiple spurts over a short period rather than all at once.

Myth: Squirting Is Just Pee

The fluid released during squirting shares some characteristics with urine, such as its origin in the bladder. However, it may also contain glucose and prostate-specific antigens (PSAs) produced by the Skene’s glands. People who squirt often report that the fluid looks, smells, and tastes different from urine.

How to Explore Squirting

If you’re curious about squirting, it can be helpful to explore it on your own first. Solo play allows you to focus on what feels good without external pressure.

Tips for Exploration

Stay hydrated, as this can improve arousal and blood flow.
Strengthen your pelvic muscles through Kegel exercises to enhance orgasms.
Allow yourself to relax and focus on arousal without rushing.
Stimulate your G-spot, often described as a spongy area a few inches inside the vagina on the front wall. Use fingers or G-spot-specific toys to apply consistent pressure, and combine with clitoral stimulation if desired.
Use plenty of lubrication to avoid irritation.
Relax your pelvic muscles as you approach orgasm and gently bear down.

If you don’t squirt initially, don’t worry. Focusing on enjoyment rather than performance is key.

Helping a Partner Explore Squirting

If your partner is interested in squirting, follow their lead and avoid pressuring them. Pay attention to their responses and respect their boundaries.

Ways to assist include:

Creating a relaxing environment.
Engaging in extended foreplay to ensure full arousal.
Stimulating their clitoris with your mouth, fingers, or a toy.
Applying pressure to their G-spot and lightly pressing on their lower abdomen.

Safety Tips and Considerations

Excessive G-spot pressure can be uncomfortable. Always listen to your body or your partner’s feedback.
Protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), as fluids released during squirting can carry them. Use condoms, dental dams, or gloves during sexual activities as needed.

Key Takeaways

Squirting involves fluid release from the vagina during sexual activity and can happen before, during, or after orgasm.
The term encompasses squirting, female ejaculation, and sexual incontinence.
Not everyone with a vagina experiences squirting, and its volume varies.
Squirting is a real phenomenon, although its exact causes are still being studied.

FAQs

Does squirt smell different from pee?
Yes, while squirting fluid shares similarities with urine, its chemical composition isn’t identical. Many people report differences in its appearance, taste, and smell compared to urine.