Squirting VS Female Ejaculation
Often used as interchangeable terms, squirting and female ejaculation are not exactly the same thing. The Skene's gland (aka the "female prostate" or paraurethral gland) produces a viscous, milky fluid that is often referred to as "female ejaculation". Experts believe this fluid may be produced by the body to protect the urethra against bacteria during or after sexual activity, thus preventing UTIs, etc.
Squirting is typically a larger volume of liquid (containing urea, creatine, uric acid, and small amounts of fluid from the Skene's gland) expelled via the urethra and often times mostly originating from the bladder. Many people report that they have squirted when they haven't emptied their bladder prior to stimulation, and it is typically recommended that you're fully hydrated before trying to squirt.
In real life, both of these fluids can be expelled simultaneously, which is why these two terms can often be mixed up. There is quite the debate over whether squirt is pee or not, and we're not going to weigh in on that! There really has not been any conclusive scientific explanation, and studies that have been done are from a small sample of participants, so for now, we will leave it as a bit of a mystery!
Can Anyone Do It?
This one is also pretty inconclusive. Most do it without intending to, and some find it easier to be able to do once they've done it before. It really varies from person to person. All bodies are different and that's why we love them! There are some products and tips you can utilize to try, but we'll get into that later...
Does Squirting Mean A More Intense Orgasm?
The short answer is no. Squirting can happen with OR without orgasm, and it does not mean your orgasm is more intense. If you can't make your partner squirt, it doesn't mean your performance is bad. Sex and pleasure should not be goal oriented or defined by anything.
IRL VS Porn
Squirting is frequently portrayed in pornography and highly fetishized. We want to reiterate that porn ≠ real sexual experiences. What you see on screen is VASTLY different from real life and this tends to skew expectations greatly. Depictions of bucketfuls of fluid projecting like a firehose out of a vulva is not necessarily an accurate depiction of real life squirting.
Toys That Can Help
While not everyone may be able to, using a toy can help in your efforts to squirt. Which toys vary from person to person, what works for some may not work for you. Many report that heavier G-Spot toys (specifically glass and metal) work best, but others say air pulse toys can help get them there as well. Here's some toys we've had reviewers say they have squirted with.
Pro Tip: before you play, throw down a waterproof sheet or blanket to help keep surfaces dry while you get wet & wild!
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