Many women have two very common reactions to squirting: “Wow, that feels amazing!” and “Oh no! Did I just… squirt?” If you’ve ever had this mixed feeling of “surprise + confusion,” that’s perfectly normal.
Today, let’s explain the scientific mechanisms behind squirting, the composition of the liquid, where the ejaculation actually comes from, whether it’s an orgasm, and just how common it is.
What constitutes female ejaculation?
Okay, let’s start with the most common and perplexing question for girls: “What exactly is this liquid?”
If you’ve ever suddenly squirted on the verge of orgasm and the thought flashed through your mind, “Oh my god, did I pee?”—don’t worry, you’re not alone.
The truth is actually more complex than that simple and awkward guess. Squirting usually originates from two sources, which can occur alone or in combination:
- Diluted urine expelled from the bladder after sexual stimulation (also called “jet fluid”).
- Milky white fluid from the Skene gland (commonly known as the female prostate gland) (which is, strictly speaking, female ejaculation).
It sounds like a physiological and anatomical version of “double act,” but that’s how the body is designed.
Your body isn’t “making a mistake,” but rather it’s activating different response pathways in a highly engaged and stimulated state.
To make the differences clearer, here’s a simple comparison table:
Ejaculate fluid vs. female prostatic fluid (Skene gland fluid)
| Item | Ejaculate fluid (from the bladder) | Female prostatic fluid / Skene gland fluid |
| source | bladder | Skene gland (female prostate gland) |
| Appearance | Clear, thin | Milky white, slightly thick |
| Element | Extremely diluted urine + water | PSA (prostate-specific antigen), glucose, etc. |
| quantity | Usually a lot (the kind that soaks the sheets). | Small amount, a few drops to a few milliliters |
| trigger | Intense stimulation of the G-spot or surrounding area | Deep arousal + prostate gland response |
So if you’ve ever enjoyed pleasure while wondering what that wet feeling was, remember: squirting isn’t some “pure, single liquid,” but rather a complex phenomenon where multiple systems work together during peak sexual arousal.
Does female ejaculation involve the discharge from the urethra?
Yes, the outlet is indeed the urethra. But don’t jump to conclusions—that doesn’t mean you’re “peeing.” Not everything that comes out of the urethra is urine, just as not all food coming out of the kitchen is what you want to eat (you know what I mean).
Where exactly is the urethra located?
Most girls first seriously locate their urethra in order to collect a urine sample with a cup. The topic of female ejaculation has brought this back into the spotlight, and you’re probably already very familiar with it, so let’s briefly discuss it :
- The urethral opening is located slightly above the vaginal opening, right next to the vagina and clitoris.
- It has an independent opening and does not share an entrance with the vagina.
- The Skene gland (female prostate) is located next to the urethra, like two small guards sitting on the side of the urethra.
To use a very unprofessional but super easy-to-understand analogy: the urethra is like the front door, and the Skene glands are like the doorbell devices on either side of the front door.
The relationship between the skene gland and the urethra
The skene gland is located right next to the urethra, so when it secretes fluid… it can only exit through the urethra.
that’s why:
- Ejaculate fluid (from the bladder)
- Female ejaculation (from the Skene gland)
They may appear to come from the same place, but they are not the same liquid and do not come from the same source—they simply share the same outlet.
What comes out during squirting?
It depends on which stimulus triggers your response, or possibly both:
- Strong G-spot stimulation → Bladder reflexively expels diluted fluid (large jet)
- Deep arousal → Skene gland releases a small amount of milky white prostatic fluid.
Because the outlets are shared, both fluids are excreted through the urethra, leading people to mistakenly believe it is a “mysterious source”.
Is ejaculation a form of orgasm?
Squirting ≠ orgasm. They can happen together or independently, just like you can eat chips while watching a TV show, or you can do only one of them.
The relationship between squirting and orgasm: good friends, but not the same “position”.
- Orgasm is the peak of pleasure reached by both the brain and the body.
Accompanied by muscle contractions, an accelerated heartbeat, and a burst of brain chemicals (a true “brain fire”). - Ejection is a physiological emission event.
Whether the source is the bladder or the Skene glands, it is essentially the body releasing fluid.
The two can happen together, but they are not bound together.
What are some common situations?
- Orgasm only, no ejaculation.
The majority are women. Completely normal. - It only sprays, without the feeling of “Oh no, I’m going to go”.
Yes, there are many like that. They spewed it out in an instant, but didn’t reach a peak of emotion. - Jet + Climax Together (Double Critical Hit Version)
When the brain and body both enter an overloaded state, many girls feel like their “legs are going to break.” - I squirted a little just before I climaxed, and then my climax was interrupted.
It’s also quite common. Jet reflections can “reset” some sensations.
To make it more intuitive, let’s look at a small comparison table:
| Item | Squirting | Orgasmrm |
| nature | Physiological discharge (fluid release) | Peak of pleasure (nervous system explosion) |
| source | Bladder fluid or Skene gland fluid | Brain + Nervous System |
| Is pleasure necessary? | uncertain | must |
| Is it accompanied by muscle twitching? | uncertain | It is the core feature |
| Can it occur independently? | Absolutely | Absolutely |
| Quantity expression | More or less, it varies from person to person. | There is no “quantity,” it’s a feeling. |
Whatever your body’s combination of factors, it’s normal. Just like everyone expresses crying differently—some just shed tears, while others are like a tap turned on full blast—ejaculation is simply one of your body’s ways of expressing itself and doesn’t determine your sexual ability or the quality of your experience.
How common is female ejaculation?
If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I spray water?” don’t worry, you’re definitely not the only one who’s Googled this question.
What do the research data say?
According to multiple studies, the percentage of women who have ejaculated at least once in their lifetime is roughly between 10% and 54%.
This range is so broad that it’s hard to say exactly how “occasional” your friend is when they say they “drink occasionally.”
But this doesn’t mean science is unreliable:
- Some women spray it but don’t realize they’ve sprayed it.
- Some people thought they had sprayed it, but it was actually just that there was too much lubricant.
- Some women feel too embarrassed to admit it.
- Some of them had never even tried that kind of stimulation.
- Some research methods have completely different question formats.
That’s why the data range is so large.
But overall, it is certain that female ejaculation is not a “divine skill possessed by only a very few people,” nor is it a physical reaction that everyone can perform.
Never treat squirting as a goal or a task.
If you’re trying to explore your body, here’s an important piece of advice: squirting isn’t that important, and you don’t need to force it.
Squirt may or may not occur; it may happen this year but not next year; it may be strongly triggered by a certain position, or it may be completely silent the next time.
Your body’s reactions don’t need to be “proven” or compared. As long as you feel comfortable, relaxed, and enjoying the present moment, whether this happens or not… really doesn’t matter.
Summarize
Squirting isn’t as mystical as some online claims, nor is it a “special skill.” It’s essentially just two bodily mechanisms: the ejection of fluid from the bladder and the release of prostatic fluid from the Skene glands—both can occur with sexual stimulation and are expelled through the urethra. Ejaculation is not the same as orgasm, and orgasm doesn’t necessarily involve ejaculation. Whether you ejaculate, how much you ejaculate, and when you ejaculate are all individual differences and do not represent your sexual ability or experience level.
If you’ve squirted, that’s your body expressing itself; if you haven’t, that’s also your body expressing itself. Both are normal, both are healthy, and neither can be put on your stress list.