Female ejaculation is when a female’s urethra expels fluid during sex. It can happen during arousal, but there is not necessarily an association with having an orgasm. Female ejaculation can come in the form of arousal fluid or squirting fluid. Read on to know the difference!

Arousal fluid

Arousal fluid is produced when your body senses sexual desire or attraction. Your genitals, including your vaginal walls, are exposed to increased blood flow during this process. The first stage of arousal is when the tissues become wet and lubricated.

Arousal fluid usually contains fructose, a form of sugar. Fructose is also generally present in male semen, where it acts as an energy source for sperm.

The second stage of sexual arousal is the plateau. During this period, the blood flow to the genitals peaks, and the lower third of the vagina swells and becomes firm. This region is referred to as an introitus or orgasmic platform. At this stage, arousal fluid production increases, your clitoris pushes back toward the pelvic bone, and your body prepares for orgasm. At this point, continuous stimulation is necessary to reach an orgasm.

That brings us to the next phase of arousal: orgasm. An orgasm is an intense release of the sexual heightening from the previous stages. This pleasurable part of sexual arousal completes the cycle with rhythmic contractions of the genital muscles and increased arousal discharge. This is referred to as a climax, orgasm, or “coming.” Female genitalia do not require a recovery phase, so with continued stimulation, you can achieve multiple orgasms.

Squirting fluid

Some people experience a heightened sexual arousal that causes the genital contractions during orgasm to "squirt" arousal fluid from the vagina. This clear fluid is expelled from glands close to the urethra.

This fluid is usually colorless and odorless. It originates in the bladder and is similar in composition to urine. This fluid can sometimes contain PSA, and a person typically expels this fluid in greater quantities than ejaculate.

The final stage of sexual arousal is called resolution. This is when the body returns to its normal resting state. If you feel that you may have an underlying issue (physical or psychological) that prevents you from achieving orgasm, consult a medical professional for advice.