It’s Raining, Men! | What is Squirting?

Squirting happens when someone with a vagina ejects fluid during sex. It often happens during an orgasm, but not always. Another name for squirting is female ejaculation.

Not all people with vaginas can squirt! Some people can do it all the time, while others can only do it under specific circumstances. Others don't do it at all. The research shows that women can squirt anywhere between 10 and 54%. That's quite a wide range, indicating that maybe further study is needed.

Squirting has become popular due to its depictions in pornography. However, it's important to remember that porn represents a fantasy. It doesn't always show what may be possible in your sex life. If your partner can't or doesn't want to squirt, don't pressure them into it or try to make them squirt.

The scientific definition of squirting is up for debate. Some doctors aren't sure if it is just urine. But, if you've ever been with someone who squirts, you know it's genuine, whatever it is. Everyone can agree that squirting involves some fluid ejaculating from the urethra. 

2014 study concluded that sometimes it is just urine. However, it is a liquid from a little-studied gland called the Skene's gland. These ejaculations contain low levels of urea and creatine, showing it's mostly not urine.

Sexperts say that the Skene's gland may be the key to squirting—and the key to the vast squirting differences in people. The size of the Skene's gland varies, and those with more prominent glands may be more prone to squirting.

Can All Women Squirt?

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No, all women can't squirt. It's also important to note that some people with vaginas are not women, and not all of those people can squirt either! Some women squirt and love it. Other women squirt and don't like it. Some women don't yet know how to make themselves squirt and want to learn, and others don't.

Why Do Women Squirt?

The actual scientific mechanism behind women squirting is somewhat mysterious, but experts have theories. They do think there is a connection between g-spot stimulation and squirting. For many women, this is the key.

Some women love squirting because it feels good. If they do cum when they ejaculate, they report a different kind of orgasm. If they don't cum, they still think pleasure during squirting.

Some women don't like to squirt. They worry that it is pee or will get the bed dirty. For some people, squirting doesn't feel good. If you don't like squirting, that is OK too.

How to Make a Woman Squirt

There is no one sure way to make a woman squirt. The best way to try is to stimulate the g-spot. This spot is found about an inch inside the vagina. Insert one or two fingers with the palm face up. Feel about an inch or two inside for an area that is more spongy. Make a come hither motion with your fingers to stimulate the particular spot. Some people also enjoy clitoral stimulation at the same time. Make sure to listen to your partner about how they like to be touched and what feels pleasurable for them.

How to Make Myself Squirt

Making yourself squirt is just as experimental as making someone else squirt. Some experts recommend trying a powerful vibrator along with a dildo that is specially angled to help you reach your g-spot. Experiment with different positions and settings on your vibrator to find the delightful combination that makes you squirt. And remember, if it doesn't happen, that's OK too. 

Also, you may not squirt a fountain, like in a porn movie. It may be a stream, a few drops, or a dribble. Remember that what matters most is that it feels good.

How to Squirt During Sex

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To squirt during sex, experiment to find the positions that stimulate your g-spot the most. You may want to try using a high-powered vibrator, like a Hitachi magic wand, to enable the clitoris while you're having sex.

What Does Squirting Feel Like?

Some people report that the urge to squirt feels like an intense need to urinate during sex. Others describe it like a big wave of pleasure coming over them. However, everyone has a different answer as to what it feels like. Imagine trying to explain what an orgasm feels like. Everyone's response would be different.

What Happens When a Woman Squirts?

When someone squirts, they may or may not have orgasm simultaneously. They experience a flood of fluid out of the urethra. It might be fountain-like if it ejaculated powerfully or more like a stream that flows. It can also be just a few drops of liquid. Regardless of how much fluid comes out, putting down a towel or using waterproof sheets for sex with a squirter is always a good idea to protect your mattress.

Is Female Ejaculation Pee?

Studies have shown that sometimes female ejaculation is just pee. The uncontrollable urge to pee during sex is called coital incontinence. You will tell if it is pee by how it smells and how it looks. If the liquid is yellowish and smells like urine, that happened. 

However, the studies have also shown that sometimes, female ejaculate releases fluid from the Skene's gland and is not pee at all. It tastes slightly sweet and looks a bit like cloudy water. The easiest way to tell that it is not just pee is to smell like urine.

Is It Safe to Swallow Female Ejaculate?

Whenever you are playing with someone's bodily fluids, there is always some level of risk for STI infections. However, there is nothing about female ejaculate that is less safe than other bodily fluids. Make sure to communicate with your partners about your sexual health and get tested frequently to avoid unknowingly passing something on.

Are There Benefits for a Woman to Squirt?

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The main benefit for someone to squirt is that it feels good! It pleases them, and there are many physical and mental benefits to having sexual enjoyment. Some people also enjoy it when their partner squirts and find it a big turn-on to make things in the Bedroom extra spicy. 

Enjoying squirting is perfectly normal. Some women feel worried or ashamed about this totally natural sexual phenomenon, but there's nothing to be embarrassed about. If you are a squirter, you may want to discuss it with your partner before having sex so they know what to expect. If you want to become a squirter, you can try it on your own or with a partner. And always make sure to put down a towel!

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