Science backed guide on how to squirt during menopause

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Learn what squirting is, why it differs from female ejaculation and how to find your squirt

Science backed guide on how to squirt during menopause

Table of contents

  • What is squirting
  • Why squirting isn’t orgasming
  • Fun facts on squirting
  • Squirting and menopause: what changes?
  • How to squirt
  • Further squirting techniques 

What is squirting

Squirting is still somewhat of a mystery to scientists and doctors alike, with limited research and understanding of why people squirt.

What we do know is that female ejaculation and squirting are different.

Female ejaculation

If you experience a teaspoon of milky white, thick liquid then this is you!

Purpose of ejaculation

Female ejaculation occurs due to arousal and helps with lubrication.

Ejaculate is produced by the Skene’s gland, an organ located on either side of the urethra and is composed of three elements

  1. Prostate-specific-antigen (PSA)
  2. Fructose
  3. Glucose.

Female squirting 


This is the more impressive gush you're probably thinking of when people say squirting and can involve hundreds of milliliters of a clear, odourless fluid.

Purpose of squirting
Squirting’s purpose remains a mystery to scientists and doctors, with some researchers even failing to acknowledge that squirting is possible

Squirting ingredients

It is currently thought that the liquid originates in the bladder although it is not completely urine, additional fluids are secreted into the bladder during arousal.

The fluid is made of six ingredients:

  • Urea

  • Creatinine

  • Uric acid

  • Glucose

  • Fructose

  • Prostate specific antigen (PSA). 


Fun fact: PSA has antimicrobial properties, ejaculation and squirting are shown to decrease the frequency of UTI’s4



Note some people who may experience leakage of urine during vaginal penetration or orgasm, this is coital incontinence2. This is different from squirting, if you experience coital incompetence schedule a consultation with your healthcare professional. 

Why squirting isn’t orgasming

Squirting and orgasming are different, although they happen simultaneously for 20% of women2.

Female orgasm is when the muscles on the inside of the vagina and anus contract repetitively for 5-8 seconds, whereas squirting is the release of fluid. 

So, squirting during sex doesn't necessarily mean you're having a better time.

It's just an extra super power some women possess.

Fun facts on squirting


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Squirting and menopause: what changes?

The decrease in estrogen levels impacts your body's vasodilator capabilities. In other words, the blood flow to your vagina decreases.

This has a multitude of effects including decreased lubrication, thinning of vaginal walls and decreased clitoral nerve sensitivity.

Unfortunately, these three factors make ejaculation and squirting a bit harder to find.

But don’t worry! We are here to help you find your squirt!

How to squirt 

Your science backed guide to squirting

Squirting alone 



13.8% of women squirted for the first time through solo masturbation, and 53% have experienced squirting while masturbating2 so it's definitely worth a try!

Squirting is made up of two distinct phases; warm up and release. 

Warm Up

Release
  • Headspace: Have a clear mind, free from distractions and be present in the moment. Ensuring you are in the right headspace can increase is essential for 20% of women
  • Stimulation: Take your time to explore your body, finding your way to slowly stimulate your clitorous. 15.6% of women squirt from clitoral stimulation alone.
  • G-Spot: Focus on your G-spot with a come-hither motion, adding G-spot stimulation doubles your chances of squirting. What a dream team!
  • Listen to your body: We all know when we have found a good thing, so get in the rhythm and listen to your body.
  • Expert tip: If you need some extra help, add a clitoral suction toy or curved vibrator to the mi
  • Release tensed muscles: Relaxing muscles that naturally tense during sex can help release that impressive gush and works for over 20% of women
  • Increased speed: One in six women squirt through increasing the speed and force when the time feels right, so get those fingers ready!
  • Consistency: Keeping a consistent pattern and listening to your body helps 15% of women release their squirt
  • Pull out: Pulling out toys or fingers when you feel pressure being placed on them is the last option on our list of fun!

 

 

 

Squirting with a partner 

52% of women squirted for the first time with a partner, so this is your best shot if you are a first timer!

Squirting is made up of two distinct phases; warm up and release.

Warm Up

Release
  • Headspace: Have a clear mind, free from distractions and be present in the moment. Ensuring you are in the right headspace can increase is essential for 20% of women
  • Communication: If you know what works for you, make sure your partner isn't left in the dark! Communicating what is working and what isn’t is essential. Remember, team work makes the dream work.
  • Stimulation: Tell your partner to start slow and work towards clitoral stimulation. This can be with fingers, tongue or a clitoral sucker sex toy. 15.6% of women squirt from clitoral stimulation alone.
  • G-Spot: Once you feel warmed up tell your partner the words they have been waiting for, enough foreplay, its time!
  • Adding G-spot stimulation doubles your chances of squirting

 
  • Release tensed muscles: Relaxing muscles that naturally tense during sex can help release that impressive gush and works for over 20% of women
  • Increased speed: One in six women squirt through increasing the speed and force when the time feels right, so tell your man to hit the gym and get in shape! Some cardio fitness is required.
  • Consistency: Why change something that is working right? Find what is working for you and keep at it! 15% of women squirt this way
  • Pull out: When you feel pressure on your bladder, instruct your partner to pull out, this can even occur naturally due to the pressure. Pulling out helps 10% of woman squirt
  • Expert tip: Get your partner to place their hand on your lower belly with a little bit of pressure

Try positions to engage the g-spot such as:

Note: Everyone’s journey to the release differs, 40% of women having no specific pattern to squirting2. However, if you are unsure where to start, here are some ideas.


Further Squirting Techniques 

Preparation

  1. Kegels: Strengthen your pelvic floor with some good old-fashioned Kegels 
  2. Supplement: Natural supplements can increase the blood flow to the vagina, increasing sensitivity and pleasure. 
  3. Estrogen cream: If natural supplements aren’t working for you, ask your healthcare practitioner if estrogen is right for you

Warm up

  1. Lube: Don't let vaginal dryness dampen your spirits, add a good quality lubricant to increase satisfaction and avoid too much friction

Release

  1. Anal: Don’t be afraid, around 20% of women experience ejaculation during anal stimulation2. This does not have to mean anal sex, but rather stimulation!

If you are still having trouble squirting, don't worry! Sometimes it’s about the journey and not the destination, so just enjoy the ride!

We know squirting might be uncomfortable to discuss with your doctor or friends, but don’t worry, Her Vitality has your back!

We are here supporting you all the way with education, support and menopause specific products.

So, there you have it– squirting after menopause is not only possible but downright fabulous! Embrace your body, explore your pleasure, and get ready to make a splash like never before. 

After all, age is just a number – and pleasure knows no bounds!


  1. Pastor Z, Chmel R. Female ejaculation and squirting as similar but completely different phenomena: A narrative review of current research. Clinical Anatomy. 2022;35(5):616–25.
  2. Wimpissinger, F., Springer, C., & Stackl, W. (2013). International online survey: Female ejaculation has a positive impact on women’s and their partners’ sexual lives. 
  3. Bouchard, C., Tremblay, A., Leblanc, C., Lortie, G., Savard, R., & Thériault, G. (1983). A method to assess energy expenditure in children and adults. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 37(3), 461-467.
  4. Does female ejaculation serve an antimicrobial purpose? Sharon Moalem 1, Joy S Reidenberg





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