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I Tried to Squirt For Years—Here’s What Finally Worked

The squirting guide nobody writes because everyone’s too embarrassed to be this specific.

By Gigi Fong | Reviewed by Ysolt Usigan

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For many women, being able to squirt is a hopeful dream that many are trying to untangle themselves from because, well… It’s intimidating. Between the feeling that you might pee on your lover and trying to reduce anxiety, it’s a loaded experience. When you Google “How to squirt,” you’ll be flooded with dozens of Reddit threads and articles basically asking if everyone can squirt, or if their vagina’s broken. Oh, and there will be the looming question we all have: Is squirt pee? Take it from me, your sex and wellness writer, who always wanted to feel the sheer pleasure and release of squirting, but could never experience that desire. That was until recently, when I spoke with Womanizer‘s sex experts, Dr. Jessica O’Reilly and  Dr. Shamyra Howard, and they gave me every tip and trick they had in their back pocket. I’m proud to say, I SQUIRTED. It only took 7 years, but I did it. Here’s what worked. 

What Squirting Actually Is (And What It Isn’t)

The National Library of Medicine refers to squirting as a phenomenon where “some women report the discharge of a noticeable amount of fluid from the urethra.” Emphasis on *some*. So no, your vagina isn’t broken if you’ve never squirted, despite trying. 

It’s an experience that completely engages your entire body and can also be accompanied by the loudest orgasm you’ve ever heard in your life. It might be a huge splash or a small spurt of liquid; both are considered squirting.

Is Squirting Just Pee?

According to the research cited above, when tracking bladder movement and biochemical changes before, during, and after release, they found that “squirting is essentially the involuntary emission of urine during sexual activity.” After squirting, their bladder emptied, which led researchers to believe some urine was mixed into the fluid released during sex. However, it is not purely urine as it also includes prostatic secretions, aka female prostate secretions.

If you’re concerned about bedding getting wet with secretions, definitely opt for a waterproof blanket like Lovehoney’s Luxury Waterproof Throw. This will absorb all liquids so you don’t have to worry about squirting stains. It’s also quite discreet in appearance, which means you can leave it out without giving your sex life habits away.

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