Due to the numerous misconceptions surrounding the female orgasm, a gynecologist has stepped forward to dispute the notion that female ejaculation is merely urine.
Dr. Mehmet Bekir Şen, a labiaplasty and vaginoplasty expert from Istanbul, provided a thorough explanation on X after a user asserted that women only expel urine when they ‘squirt.’
“People not realizing that squirt is pee is driving me crazy,” the user commented.
In reply, Dr. Mehmet presented a straightforward explanation of the biology behind female ejaculation, with the goal of dispelling misunderstandings and encouraging women to ‘explore their sexuality without shame.’
He clarified: ‘Female ejaculation, or squirting, is a genuine biological occurrence, although it is surrounded by misconceptions.
‘It is not solely urine, but rather the release of a clear fluid during heightened sexual arousal.’
Where does it come from?
Dr. Mehmet explained that the fluid release is closely linked to the function of the paraurethral (Skene’s) glands—small ducts situated on either side of the urethra. These glands assist in lubricating the vagina and safeguarding against infections, and they are often likened to the male prostate.
He further noted: ‘When the G-spot (a highly vascularized region in the urethro-vaginal area) is stimulated with adequate intensity and pressure, these glands become increasingly active.
Skene’s glands produce a clear fluid that gathers in small sacs and is released through the urethra in a jet-like fashion during orgasm, thanks to the contraction of the pelvic floor muscles.
This fluid is chemically different from urine. Although it may include components such as glucose, urea, creatinine, and PSA, these substances are present in significantly different amounts than in urine.
How common is it?
Studies indicate that the volume of fluid released can vary greatly—from as little as 0.3 ml to more than 150 ml. Not every woman experiences this; research estimates that between 10% and 54% of women have had an ejaculation experience.
Dr. Mehmet pointed out: “Not everyone experiences squirting. The level of stimulation, personal anatomy, and mental relaxation are crucial factors.”
He also mentioned that it is a “normal and healthy sexual response” and should not be confused with incontinence.
