Female ejaculation is a natural phenomenon that occurs in some people with vulvas during sexual activity. It involves the release of a fluid from the vulva during orgasm. Studies have found that the prevalence of female ejaculation ranges from 10% to 54%. Female ejaculation is not often discussed and may not have been included in sex education, leading to confusion for those who have experienced it. In this article, two experts provide information on female ejaculation, including its causes and why it occurs. It is important to note that female ejaculation is different from squirting, which is the release of a larger amount of fluid from the bladder during sexual activity.
What exactly is female ejaculation?
Female ejaculation is a fluid released during orgasm that is sometimes thick, white, milky, or gray. It comes from the Skene's glands, which are located on either side of the urethra and are made up of the same tissue as the clitoris. The Skene's glands have antimicrobial properties and can release fluid to lubricate the vagina when stimulated during sex. While female ejaculate does contain some of the same chemicals found in urine, it also contains enzymes that are produced in the breasts and ovaries, indicating that it is not simply urine. Some research suggests that female ejaculation may play a role in preventing urinary tract infections. However, more research is needed to fully understand this phenomenon.
Female Ejaculation vs Squirting?
Some people with vulvas experience the release of a fluid during orgasm, which is known as female ejaculation or vulva ejaculation. This fluid originates in the Skene's glands, which are located on either side of the urethra. It is believed that the Skene's glands play a role in releasing antimicrobial substances and lubricating the vagina during sexual activity. Female ejaculate is a thick fluid that is released in small amounts, while squirting is the release of a larger amount of a thin, watery fluid from the bladder. Squirting is often mistaken for female ejaculation, but research suggests that they are separate phenomena. The clear, odorless fluid released during squirting is similar to urine, but can also be mixed with ejaculatory fluid from the Skene's glands. It is normal for the vagina to produce lubricating fluid during arousal, which is known as "getting wet," but this is different from female ejaculation and squirting.
Female ejaculation: what does it feel like?
Female ejaculation is the release of fluid from the Skene's glands, which are located around the urethra, during sexual arousal or orgasm. Squirting is the release of a large amount of clear, watery fluid from the bladder during sexual arousal or orgasm. Squirting and female ejaculation are sometimes confused, but they are actually two different experiences. Female ejaculation is typically a small amount of thick fluid from the Skene's glands, while squirting is a large amount of clear fluid from the bladder. Both ejaculation and squirting can occur during sexual arousal or orgasm, often as a result of sustained pressure on the external or internal (G-spot) clitoris. However, it is also possible to experience ejaculation without having an orgasm. There is still limited research on the topic, and the purpose of female ejaculation is not fully understood. However, it is believed that the fluid released during ejaculation may have an antimicrobial purpose and may be released at the height of climax.
How common is female ejaculation?
There is limited research on female ejaculation and female sexuality, leading to confusion and misinformation about the topic. Female ejaculation has often been held up as a goal during sex, but it is simply a natural and neutral part of sex for some people. There is a stigma attached to female ejaculation and squirting, often related to the patriarchy's desire to control female sexuality and feelings of shame around enjoying sex. This puts unnecessary pressure on people to squirt or not squirt, taking away from the pleasure of sex.
How to ejaculate as a woman?
Ejaculation and squirting are two separate phenomena that can occur during sexual arousal or orgasm as a result of stimulation of the external or internal clitoris. The exact prevalence of female ejaculation is not well understood due to limited research, and there is still debate about the topic. It is important to note that female ejaculation and squirting are normal and natural, and one is not superior to the other. If you are interested in trying to ejaculate or squirt, you can try stimulating the internal clitoris or G-spot with fingers or a sex toy, or experiment with both internal and external clitoral stimulation. It is also important to make sure you are relaxed both physically and mentally. It is not necessary to ejaculate to have a good sexual experience and you should not feel guilty if it is not something that you experience.
The takeaway:
In summary, female ejaculation and squirting are two different phenomena. Female ejaculation involves the release of a small amount of fluid from the Skene's glands, which are located on either side of the urethra, while squirting involves the release of a larger amount of clear, watery fluid from the bladder. Both phenomena can occur during sexual arousal or orgasm, but they are not the same thing. Female ejaculation and squirting are not necessary for a good sexual experience, and it is important to focus on your own pleasure rather than trying to achieve any particular outcome. Some people may be able to ejaculate or squirt through stimulation of the internal or external clitoris, but this is not the case for everyone. It is important to be open and honest about your sexual preferences and not feel ashamed of your body's responses to pleasure.
