Women who report squirting often have concerns and challenges related to the behavior. For example, some women endorsed fears of hygiene based on reports that the liquid that is released during an orgasm may contain urine (see Table 5).
It’s important to remember that squirting is natural and not to be shamed for it. If your partner makes you feel bad about it, leave them.
What is squirting?
As sex-positive feminism has grown, more and more people have been talking about the sexy and magical world of female squirting. For those who don’t know, squirting is the ejection of bodily fluid that can be anything from a small trickle to an epic geyser. It’s often a part of an orgasm and can feel incredible for some women.
Despite this excitement, there is still a lot of stigma surrounding squirting. Some well-meaning articles or classes may say that every woman can squirt, but this isn’t true. Squirting is completely normal for some women, but it is not possible or desirable for everyone. It’s also important to remember that squirting is not sexually explicit and can be uncomfortable or unpleasant for many partners, especially those who are new to the sensation.
Some experts and squirters describe it as the release of a clear, odorless liquid that shares some components with urine, while other experts say squirt is its own separate substance. Regardless, most squirters say that their squirt doesn’t smell or taste like pee. It has been shown that squirt contains low traces of urea and creatinine, as well as prostate specific antigens (PSAs) that are similar to those found in semen5, all of which come from the Skene glands in the vulva.
The fluid from squirting can be messy, and it’s important to practice safer sex to avoid the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If you or your partner are squirting, you should also make sure to wear condoms.
If you’re interested in exploring squirting, there are plenty of ways to get started. You can start by simply trying to squirt, or you could try G-spot stimulation or clitoral stimulation. Some squirters will report that the more they practice, the easier it becomes.
There are a lot of different things that can cause squirting, including hormones, mental health issues, or just the fact that some people’s bodies are more inclined to squirt than others. If you do experience squirting, it’s important to talk about it with your partners and explore your sexual pleasure together.
Why do some people squirt?
Squirting is a sexual phenomenon that has long baffled experts. Unlike vaginal lubrication, which is released from the vulva during pleasure, squirting involves a clear, odorless fluid that can occur before, during, or after orgasms. The liquid is believed to be the body’s own semen and, according to limited research, may also contain urine. It is not known if or when it can be prevented.
In addition, it’s not clear if squirting has any purpose other than for pleasure. It’s possible that ejaculatory fluid flushes bacteria from the urethra after intercourse, but this theory is controversial among researchers. There is also a possibility that the release of squirting fluid may stimulate climax.
The most common reason people squirt is because they enjoy it. The fluid is said to feel smooth, slippery, and warm, which can lead to a feeling of orgasm. In one study, 320 women reported that squirting made orgasms more intense and satisfying.
Several women in the study described being embarrassed or ashamed of their squirting, especially when it occurred during sex. They feared that their partners would think they had wet themselves and felt worried that the fluid could contain urine. However, the majority of women reported that their squirting facilitated orgasms and that it enhanced sexual intimacy.
Other women report that squirting can give them a sense of power during orgasms. They feel that squirting makes them more dominant, but they are concerned about how their partners will react to their actions. In addition, some women report that squirting feels like a way to prove their worth as a partner.
Squirting can be a great source of pleasure, but it’s not for everyone. It’s important not to put pressure on your partner or make them feel less-than if they don’t squirt. And, if you’re not a squirter, it’s okay to explore other areas of your body. Just be sure to use plenty of foreplay!
How do I know if I’m a squirter?
The squirt, or female ejaculation, was one of the big selling points of a lot of porn, and some people have wondered if it really is possible for their bodies to do that. It’s not easy to get a clear answer, because there are articles and forums that claim to be able to teach you how, and other ones that question if it’s even real. Plus, most of the research on squirting is either slightly old, relies on a small sample size, or is inconclusive.
However, some women who have experienced it say that squirting feels different than either peeing or orgasming, and they also report a very pleasurable feeling. “It’s not just a sensation of pee coming out,” says Hook Up listener Taylor. “It’s a lot more intense, and it lasts longer.” She adds that the most common way she knows she’s about to squirt is when her G-spot starts to feel extra full, then there’s a little pressure that gets released as she moves her body.
In terms of the actual fluid, researchers have found that squirt can contain some of the same components as urine and semen, but there’s no definitive consensus about what it actually is. It can be hard to tell because of all the fluids that are coming out of a person’s body during orgasming.
What’s important to keep in mind, says Williams, is that if you aren’t a squirter, that’s okay. Putting pressure on yourself or your partner to squirt isn’t productive, and it can hurt your pleasure overall. Instead, she says, focus on the other pleasurable experiences that your body is capable of — whether that’s masturbation, front hole squirting, or asshole squirting.
If you do want to learn how to squirt, she recommends watching tutorial videos and reading guides online. “Squirting is just like anything else, it takes practice and you’ll get better with time,” she says. She says that you should be aiming for a geyser of fluid (the more, the better) that’s clear and odorless. Then, just take your time with it and make sure that the fluid is exiting in a way that feels good to you.
What if I’m not a squirter?
There is a lot of excitement and buzz around squirting (also known as female ejaculation) right now, with some women even declaring that squirting is one of their sexual fantasies. However, it’s important to remember that if you are not a squirter, that’s completely normal. In fact, some researchers have found that only 10 to 50 percent of folks with vulvas can actually squirt.
In a recent study on squirting, women described how their experiences with it varied widely. For some, squirting took them by surprise and was something they had never thought of prior to the experience. Others grew up knowing that they were squirters, but the fluid had not been a regular part of their sex lives until later in life.
These experiences led to a range of responses, from pleasure and amazement to shame and discomfort. Often, the uncertainty about what the fluid is made of — namely whether it’s urine or something else — impacted how they felt about it. The women negotiated their experiences of squirting in relation to the “squirting scripts” that they had inherited from their families, the BDSM community, or other groups they belonged to.
The women interviewed also reported that their partners’ reactions to their squirting impacted how they felt about it. They talked about how some of their partners were very supportive and excited, while others were uncomfortable or even disgusted by it. They also discussed how some of their friends and acquaintances had reacted negatively, either with direct comments or with their silence. This had a significant impact on their relationship with squirting in the future, as many women said that they did not want to share their experiences of squirting with people who did not support them.
Despite the confusion and taboos around this female occurrence, there is hope for nuanced conversations and understanding. If you’re curious about squirting, it might be worth exploring with your partner(s). The best part is, it doesn’t have to be an all or nothing proposition – it could just be the start of a whole new sexual connection for both of you.