Squirting usually refers to the release of liquid from the vagina. Some people call it female ejaculation or gushing. The exact cause is unclear, and some researchers do not agree on the source of the liquid.
What squirting feels like can be different for each person. How frequently a person squirts can also differ.
Read on to learn more about what squirting is, why it happens, and what it can feel like. This article also looks at some tips for trying to squirt.
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Expelling fluid is common during sex. When this involves the vagina, some refer to it as squirting, gushing, or female ejaculation.
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However, some studies suggest that the fluid is a urine-like liquid released from the urethra. More research is necessary to better understand exactly what squirting is.
The estimated frequency and volume of squirting vary. One challenge to research is that it relies on self-reporting, and different people understand squirting to mean different things.
Some people may also not notice when they squirt.
Researchers do not fully understand what causes squirting. Some people report that they squirt in response to G-spot stimulation. However,
Some research suggests that squirting originates with a female prostate or prostate analog. This may happen when a person stimulates the female prostate. If this is the case, the liquid would be prostate fluid.
Other research suggests that the fluid is an involuntary release of urine. A small
As the exact cause of squirting remains unclear, more, larger-scale research is necessary.
Anecdotally, people who squirt often report producing a relatively large volume of fluid. In a 2021 study, some participants reported a feeling of sexual empowerment.
However, the sensations associated with squirting vary from person to person. Some people report more intense orgasms or a change in their orgasm patterns. For some people, the feeling is different to a clitoral orgasm.
Some people also say that they were indifferent to the feeling of squirting, or they were disappointed by the experience. It is important to note that squirting can feel different for each person.
Some anecdotal accounts emphasize the importance of G-spot stimulation. However, some people may achieve squirting from stimulation to the clitoris, vulva, or other parts of the vagina or body.
The following tips may help a person try to squirt.
Squirting when masturbating
A person may find it easier to squirt when masturbating, rather than during sex with a partner, because they can focus entirely on their own sensations and adjust accordingly.
Sit or lie in a comfortable position. Next, use fingers or a sex toy to stimulate the front wall of the vagina, beginning about a third of the way up.
A person may experience a tingling sensation or the need to urinate when they locate their G-spot. To intensify the pleasure, try stimulating the clitoris as well.
Squirting with toys
For a person who wants to use toys, some offer dual G-spot and clitoral stimulation. However, ejaculation can result from a range of techniques.
Vibrator on the clitoris
While having penetrative sex with a partner, ask the partner to focus on stimulating the front wall of the vagina, where the G-spot is. Then, use a vibrator to stimulate the clitoris for an intense orgasm.
Dildo or vibrator on the G-spot
During solo sex or stimulation with a partner, use a dildo or vibrator to stimulate the G-spot. Try inserting the toy into the vagina and stimulating the front wall.
Squirting during partnered sex
During partnered sex without toys, a person might try stimulating the G-spot with their fingers or trying a sexual position that stimulates the front wall of the vagina, where the G-spot is located.
Some of these positions include the following:
Reverse cowgirl
In this position, the penetrative partner sits beneath the other partner. The partner on top faces away from them.
Either person can also stimulate the top partner’s clitoris in this position.
Sex from behind
This position can make it easier for the penetrative partner to hit the G-spot. For more stimulation to the front wall of the vagina, lie flat while the penetrative partner remains slightly elevated.
Modified sex from behind
Kneel and bend forward, with the shoulders close to the ground while the penetrative partner remains upright. It may be more pleasurable if they rock back and forth rather than thrusting in and out.
As with any sex position, it is crucial to adjust these for comfort and pleasure.
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Is squirting during orgasm typical?
Around 10% to 40% of females experience squirting during orgasm either regularly or occasionally. However, as there have been few large-scale studies, this may not be accurate.
Is squirting pee?
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Do all females have the ability to squirt?
Researchers do not fully understand what causes squirting and whether all females have the ability to do so.
Squirting is the outflow of a liquid from the vagina during an orgasm. Some people call this female ejaculation or gushing.
Some research suggests that the liquid is urine. It may also contain prostate fluid or fluid from the Skene’s glands. However, the exact cause remains unclear.
The exact cause is unclear, but various tips can help a person try to squirt. This can include masturbation, using sex toys, and trying different positions with a partner.
