Do Women Ejaculate?
by Carolyn A.
Gerdes, Ph.D.
 Mention
the word ejaculation and the image of a male orgasm most likely comes to mind.
However, many women also experience an expulsion of fluid from the urethra at
the time of orgasm. For centuries, there have been written reports of some women
experiencing a release of fluids during orgasm. Why this occurs and the source
of this fluid has been highly debated among scientists, doctors, and researchers
for many years. Although most accounts of females ejaculating are related to
direct stimulation of the G-Spot, there are many women who also experience
episodes of ejaculation during other sexual activities, such as cunnilingus and
manual clitoral stimulation.
Many women often experience the urge of ejaculation but hold back in fear that
urine is being expelled. However, chemical analysis of fluid collected after
ejaculation has revealed that this fluid is, in fact, similar in composition to
the fluid produced by the male prostate and is in no way chemically related to
urine. It is important to keep in mind that not all women seem to have the
capability of ejaculating. Even among women who do ejaculate, it is not
something that occurs every time they have an orgasm. In addition, the amount of
fluid that is released can vary from a few drops to a few tablespoons full.
Although the past 50 years have yielded much new information concerning the way
in which the human body functions, there still is a great deal we do not
understand when it comes to sexual physiology. The topic of female ejaculation
is just one area of human sexuality that still remains somewhat of a mystery. In
the early to mid-1980s, a great deal of attention was given to the topic of
female ejaculation by both sexuality professionals and by the popular press.
However, this popularity did not lead to any universally accepted facts
concerning the phenomenon. Still today, one will come across advertisements for
instructional books and videos that promise to teach women how to ejaculate.
These ads should be viewed with a great deal of skepticism, as the physiological
mechanisms that govern ejaculation in the female are not completely understood.
One common misconception concerning female ejaculation is that it is urine that
is milked out of the urinary bladder and released out of the urethra during
contractions of the pelvic musculature during orgasm. Many women who become
sexually aroused (especially during direct stimulation of the G-Spot) feel as if
they are going to lose control of their bladder and therefore hold back during
sexual activity in order to avoid any "accidents." Although it is
possible for some women to lose control of their bladder during sexual activity,
the majority of women are most likely experiencing a release of fluid from the
Skene's glands. The Skene's glands are tiny vessels that are located inside the
vagina close to urethral orifice. These glands are similar to the prostate of
the male and produce a fluid that is very similar in chemical makeup to that of
prostatic fluid. It appears that some women may produce greater amounts of fluid
in these glands than others, hence explaining why ejaculation may be more
noticeable in some women.
Whether women can teach themselves how to ejaculate is a question that is still
in need of further research. However, it is important to not get too focused on
the occurrence (or lack thereof) of a specific event such as ejaculation during
sexual activity. The ultimate goal of sex should be pleasure rather than
obtaining or reaching a certain point or event. Although difficult at times, the
best way to help ensure a pleasurable sexual experience is by good communication
with your partner and being open to new experiences.
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