Squirting Explained
Squirting is one of the most searched and misunderstood topics in sex. It is often treated as a goal, a performance marker, or proof of intense pleasure, yet most explanations online are incomplete, exaggerated, or shaped by porn rather than biology.
This page exists to give a clear, grounded overview of squirting. Not as a technique guide, not as a promise, and not as a judgment of anyone’s sex life. Just an explanation of what squirting is, how people experience it, and why it varies so much from person to person.
If you are confused, curious, skeptical, or simply looking for real answers, start here.
What Is Squirting?
Squirting refers to the release of fluid from the urethra during certain types of sexual stimulation. It most commonly occurs during sustained stimulation of the internal vaginal wall near the urethral sponge.
It is not the same as orgasm. It is not a requirement for pleasure. It is not something every body is capable of doing.
Some people experience squirting once in their life. Some experience it regularly. Many never experience it at all.
Why Squirting Is So Confusing
There are several reasons squirting causes so much confusion.
First, the sensation before squirting often feels like needing to pee. Second, the fluid exits through the same opening used for urination. Third, porn has presented squirting as extreme, visual, and universal.
When those three things combine, it creates anxiety and unrealistic expectations.
Is Squirting Pee?
This is one of the most common questions people ask.
Squirting involves the bladder, but it is not the same as normal urination. Studies show that the fluid is usually very diluted and can contain substances associated with sexual glands.
The bladder acts as a reservoir, but the process is triggered by sexual stimulation, not loss of control.
For a deeper, evidence-based explanation, read:
https://myhomeinbold.com/blogs/news/is-squirting-pee
How Does Squirting Feel?
There is no universal answer.
Some people describe intense pressure followed by relief. Others describe it as neutral. Some feel pleasure or orgasm at the same time. Others do not.
Emotional reactions vary just as much. Surprise, embarrassment, curiosity, laughter, or indifference are all common.
Read a detailed breakdown here:
https://myhomeinbold.com/blogs/news/how-does-squirting-feel
Why Many People Can’t Squirt
Not squirting is far more common than squirting.
Anatomy differs. Nervous systems differ. Muscle tension differs. Mental state matters. Many bodies simply do not produce or release fluid in this way.
There is no evidence that squirting is something everyone can learn with the right technique.
If this question applies to you, read:
https://myhomeinbold.com/blogs/news/why-i-cant-squirt
Squirting and Sexual Pressure
One of the biggest problems with how squirting is discussed is that it gets framed as an achievement.
This creates pressure, and pressure suppresses sexual response. When people try to make their body perform a specific outcome, relaxation disappears.
Sexual responses are not commands. They are reactions.
Comfort, Environment, and Relaxation
For people who are curious rather than pressured, comfort matters.
Worrying about mess, judgment, or consequences can change how the body responds. Removing practical concerns does not cause squirting, but it can reduce anxiety.
Some couples choose waterproof bedding or dedicated sex blankets simply to feel more relaxed during sex.
If that matters to you, you can explore options here:
https://myhomeinbold.com/collections/sex-blanket
What Actually Matters
Squirting is not a measure of pleasure.
It is not proof of intimacy.
It is not a requirement for good sex.
Understanding your body, feeling safe, and enjoying the experience you are having matters far more than chasing a specific response.
Final Perspective
Squirting is one possible bodily response among many.
Some bodies do it. Many do not.
Neither outcome means anything is missing.
If you want clarity rather than myths, use this page as a starting point and explore the linked articles for deeper explanations.