But squirting is definitely real, and it may even be somewhat common.
Yes, squirting is real.
A 2017 cross-sectional study found 69% of women between ages 18 and 39 hadexperienced ejaculationduring orgasm.
“It definitely is not a myth.
It’s real,” Vrangalova confirms.
Squirting can feel pleasurable and sometimes coincides with an orgasm, though not always.
These glands are thought to behomologous to the prostate4in people with penises, meaning they have similar functions.
The prostate (also sometimes called the “male G-spot”) secretes a fluid that contributes to semen.
These two types of ejaculation can happen independently of one another or at the same time.
As such, Vrangalova says some studies conflate the two, making it hard to interpret their results.
Experts disagree on whether squirt is pee.
Some biochemical analyses have found it to be a unique substancedifferent from urinedespite some similarities.
Asmall 2015 study3had seven women pee before sex and then scanned their bladders right before and right after squirting.
The women’s bladders had filled before squirting and then were empty right after squirting.
Those researchers concluded that squirting is likely the “involuntary emission of urine during sexual activity.”
That said, the study also found five out of the seven women had PSAs in their squirt.
That 2015 study has beenheavily critiquedby some sexuality professionals and people who themselves squirt.
Squirters have described the smell and taste of their squirt as being distinct from that of urine.
But squirting itself isnotpee.
Some experts say squirt might be thought of as “diluted urine.”
Notably, though, urine is already91 to 96% water6.
Squirting happens as a result of sexual stimulation.
“The tissue that comprises us at that stage doesn’t go awaybut it may get repurposed.”
One study found women who ejaculate during orgasm tend tohave stronger pelvic floor muscles8than non-ejaculators.
Ongoing skepticism around squirting may also have to do with the general discomfort our society still has aroundfemale pleasure9.
It can also inadvertently make squirters themselves feel ashamed of their experiences.
So if it feels good, go ahead: Wet the bed.
Here’s ourfull guide on how to squirt, in case you’re curious.
