the general lubricating “arousal fluid” (vaginal lubrication), and the “white fluid” some people talk about online (often associated with different fluids or mixtures).
These are completely different from each other. This isn’t something made up for entertainment—it’s a real human physiological response.
What is the fluid that comes out during “squirting”? Is it urine?
This is probably the question most people are curious about. Online, you’ll see conflicting claims, and many people assume the fluid is urine.
Putting medical information together in simple terms: the fluid released during squirting is not urine and not the usual arousal/lubrication fluid. It comes from secretions produced by the Skene’s glands.
According to Wikipedia, Skene’s glands are located below the urethral opening. During embryonic development, they originate from the same source as the male prostate, which is why they’re sometimes called the “female prostate.”
Multiple medical journal studies also support the idea that the glandular tissue around the female urethra shares homology with the male prostate and has similar functional characteristics.
So if you’ve personally experienced squirting, there’s no need to feel embarrassed—it’s not a hygiene issue and not the same as urinary incontinence. It’s simply a particular kind of physiological response.
Why might the fluid be a mixture?
Because the body and pelvic muscles are complex, and the outcome can vary depending on factors like bladder status and pelvic floor muscle reactions, it can generally fall into three different scenarios:
Situation 1: Pure squirting secretion
Conditions: Your bladder has been fully emptied beforehand, with no remaining urine in your body.
What comes out: This is the most “classic” version people imagine. During orgasm, muscle contractions mainly act on the Skene’s glands, prompting their secretions to be released through the urethra. Since the bladder is empty, no urine should be squeezed out together.
Characteristics: The fluid looks clear and has no strong odor—which is often considered a clue distinguishing it from urine.
Situation 2: Squirting secretion + a small amount of urine (most common)
Conditions: The bladder still has a little urine; it was not completely emptied.
What comes out: This is how it turns out for many people in real life. When orgasm hits, the body’s muscles contract strongly, creating pressure on both the Skene’s glands and the bladder. As a result, the gland secretions may mix with a small amount of urine, and both are released through the urethra.
Characteristics: The amount of fluid is often larger than in pure squirting. The color may be slightly pale yellow, and you might notice a faint urine smell—but it usually isn’t a strong “urine stench.” This still isn’t urinary incontinence; it’s a very common physiological mixed response.
Situation 3: Pure urine release—orgasm-related urinary incontinence
Conditions: The bladder contains a larger amount of urine, or pelvic floor muscle control is weaker.
What comes out: The stronger orgasm contractions mainly compress the bladder filled with urine, causing a large amount of urine to be released. Even if the Skene’s glands secrete fluid at the same time, it may be overpowered by the larger urine volume, making it difficult to distinguish the two.
Characteristics: The color and smell are basically the same as normal urine. In medicine, this is referred to as “orgasm-related urinary incontinence.” This situation itself doesn’t harm the body; it simply reflects that orgasm-related muscle contractions can put pressure on the bladder.
What does it feel like?
Because the secretions and urine may share the same urinary passage, and because muscle contractions can have related effects, a mixed outcome is actually not uncommon—and can even be considered a common occurrence.
Importantly, this doesn’t contradict the main point that squirting secretion itself is not simply urine. Instead, it completes the physiological mechanism:
The core source of female squirting is the gland’s specific secretions, butduring release, a small amount of urine may easily get mixed in.
All three situations above fall within normal physiological responses the human body can produce.
