Squirting: What We Know and What We Still Debate

Squirting refers to the release of fluid through the urethra during sexual arousal or orgasm. It can happen in small amounts or as a larger release, and not everyone experiences it.

Where does the fluid come from?

Research suggests that squirting fluid can contain a mixture of liquid from the bladder and secretions from paraurethral glands. The exact composition varies.

Is squirting the same as orgasm?

No. Some people squirt with orgasm, some without it, and many never squirt at all.

Can it be learned?

Certain forms of internal front-wall stimulation are often associated with squirting, but there is no guaranteed technique. Trying to force the response can create unnecessary pressure.

It is not a measure of sexual skill

People sometimes treat squirting as proof of an especially intense orgasm. It is simply one possible body response.

If it happens, there is nothing inherently wrong with it. If it does not, nothing is missing from your sex life.