By Pamela Cruz. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].
It's time to talk about it. Yes, women ejaculate, too. One orgasm, or great sexual pleasure, is all it takes for a woman to ejaculate, and estimates suggest that between 10 and 50 percent of women do, according to the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM).
Some women register the release of a thick, milky, milky, white, or gray fluid when they reach orgasm. But not all of them do, and some of them may not even notice it.
The notion of female ejaculate was recorded 2000 years ago, but scientists still have many questions about its composition and purpose. For a long time, scientists thought the liquid was urine, and women often worried that it was.
But later studies have found that ejaculation is different from urination, and is perfectly normal.
An article issued by the organization states that in some cases the fluid flows into the bladder, so some women may not realize they are ejaculating.
The amount of fluid can also vary. There are two different types of female ejaculation:
Jetting fluid. This liquid is usually colorless and odorless and occurs in large quantities.
Liquid ejaculate. This type is more like male semen. It is usually thick and looks milky.
Female ejaculation is thought to originate in the Skene's glands, also called the paraurethral glands or "female prostate," which are located along the wall of the vagina near the urethra, the tube through which urine flows out of the body.
Some scientists believe that the Skene's glands are close to the G-spot, however, experts still debate the existence of this erogenous zone, ISSM points out.
Scientists have discovered prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the female ejaculate of some women.
PSA is a substance believed to protect the urethra from bacteria and help sperm motility.
In addition, female ejaculate usually contains fructose, which is a form of sugar. Fructose is also generally present in male semen, where it acts as a source of energy for the sperm.
Note: women do not have a prostate, but the PSA found in female ejaculate is similar to that found in men's semen.
Some women feel embarrassed when they ejaculate, but often their partners don't mind at all. Others worry if they don't ejaculate, but it's important to remember that not all women do. Sex can be pleasurable either way.
Women who notice unusual vaginal secretions should consult their gynecologist.
So far, there is no evidence that female ejaculation has any health benefits. However, research has found that sex itself offers several benefits.
During orgasm, the body releases pain-relieving hormones that can help with back and leg pain, headaches and menstrual cramps.
Immediately after climax, the body releases hormones that promote restful sleep. These hormones include prolactin and oxytocin.
In addition, orgasm has been found to relieve stress, boost the immune system, protect against heart disease, and help lower blood pressure.
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