What Does Squirting Feel Like? 119 Women Share Their Stories

We asked 119 women to describe what squirting felt like for them, and their answers ran the full emotional spectrum. Jump straight to their negative feelings about squirting, their positive feelings about squirting, or the women who described neutral feelings when asked, “What does it feel like to squirt?”

Once you’ve gone through these firsthand accounts, you might want to learn how to squirt yourself, or how to help your girlfriend squirt. We’ve also put together research on whether every woman is capable of squirting.

Before diving into individual responses, here are a few patterns we noticed across the answers:

• Many women said they felt embarrassed or ashamed at first, but eventually grew to genuinely enjoy squirting.
• Some were caught off guard the first time because they had no idea what squirting would feel like beforehand, or that they were even capable of it.
• Squirting and orgasm don’t always happen together.
• Many said their partners found their ability to squirt incredibly arousing.
• A smaller number said their partner reacted poorly, which left them feeling self-conscious.
• For some women, it triggers strong emotion — crying or laughing afterward.
• A handful of women said squirting sent them into subspace.

Let’s start with the positive accounts, though you can jump ahead to the negative or neutral responses if you prefer:

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Does squirting feel good? These 80 respondents certainly think so.

1. An out-of-body moment

It’s literally mind blowing, I’ve had it happen mid orgasm and it was like an out of body experience.

Learn: How to orgasm during sex and masturbation.

2. My brain turned to mush

Utter release of tension, increased sexual satisfaction, brain and pussy explosion. Bliss. Mushy brain.

3. Sometimes I cry, sometimes I laugh

Cry sometimes.. laugh sometimes!! No one emotional response. Yes, squirting is great.. definitely recommend. Sex and masturbation produce squirting…. both very enjoyable. Makes me feel tingly all over physically, and overwhelmed emotionally.

4. It happened for me during anal

I have squirted both with anal sex and only recently vaginal masturbation. I felt euphoria through my entire body and i didnt ever want it to stop when I squirt. It is super intense and it makes me hornier and leaves me wanting more and more (tips for getting horny). Once i start, i just cant stop.

5. My partner nicknamed me a unicorn

I usually squirt when my partner plays with my clit with his fingers and occasionally when we have sex. It happens when I orgasm and the feeling of releasing is second to none. I thought all women could do it, but my partner said the women he had been with previously has never and he calls me a unicorn. I enjoy it a lot and my partner gets so excited when I squirt. He has made me squirt when he goes down on me and he loves the taste.

Related: How to go down on a woman – 85 oral sex techniques.

6. My first time happened after 50

Squirting happens by itself and not every time. Dryness is not an issue usually (how to get wet), nor is libido (how to increase your libido – for women). First time it happened i was over 50. At first I thought I was urinating. Then I realised it was squirting, or in my case, gushing.

Squirting is always with orgasm. Fortunately, my partner likes it a lot, which makes it easier for me. The more relaxed, emotionally invested in the moment, the more intense the orgasm and squirting. I enjoy letting go, being free to be myself in every way.

And knowing he likes/wants it makes me enjoy it even more. I’m happy it’s not every time, it’s something a little special. As for other women, I say, if you enjoy it and he doesn’t, masturbate. Enjoy and love your body. If you want to and don’t, it’s ok, but also explore what you can do to be able to. Make sure to drink lots of water, and relax. If you don’t like it….so what.

7. Terrifying the first time, amazing ever since

OMG! It’s the best feeling in the world! The first time was in a friends with benefits situation, it was a bit scary (8 rules for friends with benefits relationships). But…

Each and every time after that has been amazing! It has totally enhanced our relationship! It’s exciting, stress-relieving, relaxing, and extremely orgasmic. If you don’t squirt, ladies you are missing out on the best orgasms in your life. Learn how, it’s not that difficult!! You will thank Sean, trust me!! 🤗

8. He nicknamed me “Puddles”

I had never squirted until my BF started fingering me. He can hit my G spot in seconds. My orgasms are so intense. The first time I squirted it almost felt like I had dribbled pee. But reading one of your emails I realized that I had squirted! My BF loves to make me squirt and has nicknamed me “Puddles.”

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9. My stomach tightens and my legs shake

During masturbation and it is a really intense feeling, you feel it deep inside, my tummy becomes very taught and my legs shake – I make a lot of noise also.

Learn: How to press down on your lower stomach during sex to help you orgasm.

10. My whole body goes weak afterward

For me, it happens most when the clit is stimulated. My body usually goes weak for a few minutes, BUT you can squirt and orgasm multiple times. Mentally, it was amazing as well. It feels great, but you can overdo it. I suggest using your fingers to stimulate it first, then working your way up to a vibrator. Start with low speed, so it’s not overwhelming. Be patient.

11. I told my best friend to try it too

Feels good, both with sex and masturbation, but my husband doesn’t stop after the first time I squirt, he keeps going until I feel like I have no liquids left in my body. After the intense orgasms, I feel spent. My husband gets a massive thrill from it, and says it makes him feel so good to know he can do that to me. I do recommend it to my bestie, and even sent her links to sex toys that might help her.

12. It puts me in a kind of subspace

I have squirted through both sex and masturbation. I find that squirting is great during foreplay. My orgasm during sex was not connected to squirting but during masturbation squirting leads right into the orgasm. During masturbation I enjoy squirting – it makes my body feel free and mentally well I would almost say I am in a type of subspace. During sex I get nervous because there are still men who believe that it is urine and so that usually kills the orgasm.

Discover: 15 reasons why you can’t orgasm.

13. I drop into subspace with it

It has always happened with a very intense orgasm. I kind of reach subspace with it, due to the intensity of the accompanying O.

14. Only one partner could reliably do it

I can only squirt while being fingered, and only one partner I have been with has been able to make me squirt every time after he figured out how to. Squirting makes me feel like I am completely relaxed with someone and able to allow them to please me fully. Also, I feel like it brings satisfaction to my man that he can make me so wet (how to fully sexually pleasure a man). It also makes for great sex, after he has made me so wet in foreplay.

15. The hard part is letting go of control

Feels like you are going to pee. Hardest part is giving up the control and just letting it happen. Husband loves it, though. Definitely easier with practice and gets better.

16. I was shaking everywhere

I felt shaky all over, and I felt so good after, 100% recommend it for other women.

17. I tend to cry or laugh right after

I’ve had it happen during sex and foreplay. It’s a very intense feeling, and I usually uncontrollably cry or laugh after.

Learn: Why people cry after sex.

18. Like a dam breaking

Like a damn was bursting between my legs when I came.

Learn: How to come as a woman during sex & masturbation.

19. Like being juiced like a fresh lemon

It’s not orgasmic. It’s another form of release. I’ve squirted during finger play, forced squirting in BDSM scenes, and during regular, tantric sex with just a penis which was a first for me. All of this post-divorce. Otherwise, I am not a squirter in general, like when I cum. The men love it. I see it more as a party trick. Except when it happens with my one tantric partner because in that context, it’s like he is juicing me like a fresh lemon, and I love that he can evoke it from my body without forcing it or trying.

20. Goosebumps everywhere

My body shakes, I get goosebumps during squirting and feels like you want to pee, and the arousal during this phase is spectacular.

Related: Am I Peeing During Sex?

21. I feel a sudden urge to bear down

It happened during sex and masturbation. I cannot squirt until I have had at least one orgasm. My body tenses up a little, and I feel an involuntary urge to push/squeeze my lower abdomen.

I can squirt multiple times in a sexual encounter, usually with each orgasm. I have experienced sore muscles and uterine cramping the next day from the quivering and contracting. I love it because my man loves it, but it makes me feel a little self-conscious because it almost feels like peeing. I think all women can and should squirt. The best way to make it happen is to focus on your partner and let your inhibitions go.

22. Like the most satisfying sneeze imaginable

During sex. Sometimes with orgasm, sometimes without. It’s like a most satisfying body sneeze, hahaha! Mentally, refreshed I guess. Yes, it would be fantastic if every woman could feel the fabulous pleasure of squirting.

23. Like tension pouring out of me

Squirting feels like letting go of tension.

24. It signals he knows what he’s doing

It feels like the man knows what he is doing.

25. A good kind of dirty

Makes me feel a bit dirty–in a good way.

Learn: How to talk dirty.

26. Like a bomb going off inside me

Squirting is awesome. It’s like a whole nuclear weapon exploded in me. It’s fascinating. It happens during masturbation cause I haven’t had sex before. Virgin life :/

27. I convulsed so hard I nearly blacked out

It was very intense. I was convoulsating so hard fluid shot out of me I think I went into shock a few seconds.

28. I actually prefer it to clitoral orgasms

I actually prefer it to clit orgasm as squirt gives more whole body and multiple orgasms.

29. My desire skyrockets

They feel amazing, a bit slutty and your whole body wants more, my desire for my partner goes through the roof as my body screams for more until I sort of feel high in a way, at that point in time I am completely and utterly all his.

Learn: How to be slutty.

30. It makes sex feel extra kinky

Each time it happens, I do have an orgasm with it. My body feels light almost weak when it happens. Mentally…I feel sexier; it makes me feel like the sex was kinky (learn what kinky means)! I actually enjoy it and always hope I can achieve it each time and have sex!

I definitely would recommend it to women but with caution as to letting them know that they are not peeing on themselves; as that is a mind trip. I still sometimes worry that is what is happening, but after that first squirt, I get over it real quick.

31. I go completely limp afterward

Felt amazing! I was a little embarrassed at first, questioned whether it was just that I peed. First time was during sex, it happened when I orgasmed. I feel like a limp noodle once I orgasm and squirt, I feel floaty and sleepy and ready for a nap.

32. I was left trembling

It happened with my bf. He was masturbating me and he got really into it and vigorously did it and the feeling just erupted out of nowhere that I needed to pee. I think I controlled for a minute, which felt so long, especially when my boy was at it nonstop.

Before I could realise that I was about to lose the battle, my body froze. With my bf still not stopping, and I felt a stream left my body… It was then that I realised what happened, but it was so powerful that I couldn’t think clearly. It hit me like a jolt… And drained me off all the energy that I had… I was left shaking from it.

33. Mentally it feels like a cleanse

My record is squirting 35 times in one night. Its a pleasurable release. Mentally cleansed. I and my partner love it. Yes, I would recommend it to women, but get the bed waterproofed! We go through a lot of clothes and bedding at night.

34. My whole body quivers and my mind goes wild

I have squirted during both, when masturbating it’s like a wave of stress release rolling right over, through and out of me. When it happens during sex, it’s like I lose all control. My body quivers with every touch, my mind explodes in ecstasy, and I can feel everything tighten up until I erupt.

35. My mind just goes blank

I normally squirt after an orgasm. As I’m not sexually active with a partner it’s always been solo. It felt as though the rest of my body wasn’t there and all I could feel was my fingers and my vagina clamping around them. Mentally my mind went blank. I thoroughly enjoy it, and I 10/10 recommend it to other women!

36. It feels like connecting to something bigger

I had not really ever squirted until I met my current boyfriend, and now I squirt all the time, both during sex and masturbation. It feels like an extra level of liberation or release of feelings actually. Next level – way more intense and releasing than a “normal” orgasm. I get the feeling of being connected to the universe. Totally recommend.

37. My legs wouldn’t stop shaking

We were using toys while we were having sex, and I felt a pressure, and BOOM, it was out of nowhere. It was the best thing ever for us both! My poor legs were shaking cause of my orgasm, and he was like a kid in a candy store asking to do it again, but it wasn’t like I was trying to, but if other women can, I definitely say DO IT.

38. Like fireworks bursting through my body

During sex and masturbation with my partner touching me. Like a million sparkly fireworks bursting throughout my entire body. I feel sexy during and powerful after.

39. The most relaxed I have ever felt

During masturbation and included an orgasm. My body felt utterly spent and the most relaxed and satisfied I have ever felt. I highly recommend it and I thoroughly enjoy it.

40. My whole body tenses and shakes at once

I understand that not everyone is able to squirt. I am able to. It happens more with masturbation because I know my spots. My whole body tenses up, my legs and hands start to shake, I get lightheaded, and everything is done. I’m usually ready for a snack.

41. It left me stunned and completely drained

The 1st time, it happened during masturbation using the suction vibrator by accident. It was an earthshaking experience and left me completely exhausted and stunned, happy. Would not compare it to an orgasm, so different. Back then, I had a partner for 24 years with whom the sex was boring and lame.

42. We soaked her whole living room

Being single, I squirted while having an adventure with my best friend; we shared a threesome with her casual lover, who is so skilled with his fingers that he makes you squirt within seconds. We flooded her whole living room!

Read next: How to have a threesome that goes well.

43. I let go completely, all over his face

With my last boyfriend of 1,5 years, the sex in general was just perfect. We simply matched. I squirted during our first time, and it became more and more natural. Mostly, it happened after lots and lots of stimulation and me being on top but also in various positions or him using his hands/mouth.

He always wanted me to squirt in his face, which blocked me until one night, I was squatting over him, and he was pleasuring me with his tongue and fingers. I tried to escape because it was so intense, but he grabbed me tightly and continued until I completely let go to squirt all over his face – the poor man nearly drowned… lol.

That’s about it, I guess. Managing to switch your mind off is the key tip from me here, stop thinking altogether.

44. My husband is completely obsessed with it

I only squirt during vaginal penetration. And only if I am adequately hydrated. It almost always includes orgasm. And it never happens without a significant amount of foreplay / previous arousal.

I had a very strict childhood, which makes actually enjoying sexual pleasure a huge challenge. I find myself fighting the pleasure – the orgasms, the squirting – fighting to stay in control of my body. It’s very frustrating for both me and my husband. But very often, my husband is able to get me out of my head and just enjoy, truly enjoy everything, the whole experience – giving and receiving pleasure.

Personally, I loved orgasm, but I hate squirting because it makes me feel dirty, but my husband loves it so much, it makes him feel like a champion and knowing that makes it much easier to just let go and squirt all over him. Right before squirting I tend to naturally tighten up and fight it, till I can’t anymore.

Sometimes, it happens right before orgasm, sometimes during. Sometimes it hurts not to squirt, that pressure, that build up, if it’s not released during sex, I definitely can feel it, and I know it’s because I was going to squirt and then didn’t or couldn’t. I can sometimes squirt without orgasming, just depending on when he ejaculates (and everything slows down).

I would recommend squirting to other women. Just tell yourself beforehand that it’s okay to let go and that it’s okay to make a mess, and definitely stay hydrated throughout the day! Letting your partner know that letting yourself squirt is something you struggle with or letting go is something you struggle with helps a ton. I had to tell my husband that it helped a lot to hear him tell me those things before sex, like it’s okay to let go, it’s okay to make a mess, I’m going to take care of you, etc.

45. Afterward my anxiety just melts away

It comes with an orgasm, sometimes intense, sometimes not.

I recommend using a blanket specifically made for sex so we are less aware of making a mess on the bed and we let go easily.

After squirting, I feel released of anxiety, I feel empty but in a good way,

I really enjoy it and recommend it to all woman.

46. It makes me scream out loud

I’ve never squirted until I got with my current boyfriend..it felt like I peed on myself, but it was a splash, lol..it felt like an out-of-body experience that made and made me scream. It becomes uncontrollable and the orgasm that happens can’t be put in words lol..it makes u want to blast off! I enjoy it, and I squirt 99% of the time multiple times because he loves it!

47. I gush more than I fully squirt

I gush more than I squirt, I’d love to be able to actually squirt! The first time, it freaked me out, but it’s awesome and always includes an orgasm.

48. Happens with both sex and solo play

It happens during both sex and masturbation (14 powerful masturbation techniques). Usually, during my orgasm or right before it. My body feels normal when I squirt. Sometimes I squirt alot and others I don’t. I love squirting, and most guys have never been with someone that squirts, so they enjoy it also. It’s a turn on for a guy cause they know they doing something right. I highly recommend women to squirt.

49. A release of pressure I didn’t know was there

Primarily during sex, though, has happened during masturbation with a little effort. Yes, it brings an orgasm with it. It feels like a relief of pressure that I didn’t know was there. I highly recommend, it’s amazing. Though startling at first, you get used to it.

50. I have to bear down to let it happen

Only during sex. And it feels like a whole body orgasm. Like a bearing down (think childbirth-type bearing down- without the pain) that you can’t stop and don’t want to. Mind blowing.

51. The peak of intensity for me

I always enjoy it immensely. Any orgasm is a good orgasm, but the sensation of squirting is the pinnacle of intensity.

52. Enjoyable, but hard to trigger

I did enjoy it, but it’s hard to make happen.

Learn: How to get yourself in the mood for sex.

53. A butt plug helped bring it on

I had a bum plug in my vagina for about so 30min, walking around with it rubbing my clit, and then it felt like something was pushing the plug out and when I took it out, I squirted. I felt so amazing and my vagina felt sensitive.

54. It feels like peeing, just from a different place

Squirting feels like peeing but using a different part of your lady part. For me, it happens when he goes down on me and inserts his fingers.

Learn: How to finger yourself to orgasm.

My body experiences release but no orgasm. Mentally, it’s incredible. I enjoy it so much and he really does too, so I continue to squirt.

55. A slow build followed by a huge release

It was a wave of pleasure building. When the release felt like a huge orgasm but 1,000 times wetter. My guy used a finger technique to make it happen. We swing and have also squirted while being fucked Doggy. The finger technique always works for me.

56. My whole body went limp afterward

I did it while masturbating. I used my vibrator on high, and I felt something wet shoot out of me. It was the first time I’ve ever done that. It felt AMAZING! My whole body relaxed after that, and my mind was confused about what happened.

Learn: How to masturbate as a woman.

58. I felt genuinely proud of my body

Masturbating and it happened just prior to orgasm. Felt wonderful and added to the power of the orgasm. Felt proud of myself 💪🏼

59. It genuinely feels like I’m urinating

After masturbating intensely and having sex .. it feels as if I’m urinating, lol. funny enough, it’s uncontrollable and my body just releases on its own.. mentally, I feel like, omg, I’m cuming, but I’m also saying, wow, I am capable of squirting and not just having an orgasm, which is where I usually stop during masturbation.

I would recommend others to just let go. Having a partner you’re comfortable with, that feels like you won’t be judged can be helpful, too. It’ll make it easier to talk about things. During my relationship, I’ve talked to my partner about many things I’ve learned through the Love Curi, and it was able to not only open our minds, try new things, and learn each other. But it also opened lines for healthy communication and a judgement-free zone!!

60. You genuinely cannot force it

You can’t force it, and I squirt every time we have sex or masturbate. You have to relax your muscles, then–I know it sounds weird–feels like you’re going to pee. I get a tingling sensation, starting with my feet then it goes throughout my whole body. It’s pure ecstasy.

P.S. Drink a lot of water. Hydration is key.

61. It feels completely separate from my orgasm

Masturbation with a G Spot stimulator (how to find your G Spot) and a suction vibrator. It’s a gush that releases after I orgasm. It feels very separate from my orgasm, but it’s a huge whole body orgasm, and then I gush afterward.

62. Dildos make it happen most reliably for me

I have squirted more through using dildos, but I have squirted with my partner. I could start to feel my body getting ready to release and my vagina was feeling immense pleasure. My body felt an erotic sensation. Mentally, I felt calm and happy. It did include an orgasm. I did enjoy it. Yes, I would definitely recommend squirting to other women.

63. Try it solo in the tub first

I would recommend it to women who are rather confident with their sexuality, going by themselves first until they figure it out.

I imagine doing it with a guy to bring in pressure and it really takes you to be able to let go.

For what I don’t like about it is how it really makes you feel like… did I just pee, or am I going to, which might prevent you from it in the first place. So do it for yourself when you’re in a room where you can wipe, like …. do it in the tub and what I really love is how amazing and strong that O is. I didn’t know a thing like it before.

64. A flood of sensation across my whole body

It’s pretty amazing when it happens. Like a flood of sensation through my whole body on top of the orgasm. In fact, it seems to extend my orgasms beyond when they would usually end.

Read: 39 men & women describe their most amazing sex ever.

65. Floating and peeing at the same time

I was standing on the beach, while my partner was fingering me, I didn’t have an orgasm however, I felt like I was peeing and floating at the same time.

More: Tips for having sex outside.

66. I’m usually too turned on to notice at first

I only squirt with manual stimulation inside my vagina. I’ve never squirted during intercourse. Most of the time I am sooooo excited and turned on I dont even know I am squirting until I see and hear the evidence of it.

67. A burst of fireworks and pressure combined

I’ve squirted during masturbation. It absolutely included an orgasm. My body felt like it just released a combination of fireworks and pressure. Mentally, I felt like I always do when I masturbate. I didn’t feel the need to hold back, and I was shocked when it happened for the first time. It felt incredible, and I’m always very pleased when it happens!

I absolutely recommend squirting to other women. To any women who are scared or feel like they’re peeing on someone: literally, who cares? You only live once, just piss girl!

68. Genuinely rewarding, especially with a toy

I squirt a lot when I spend time with myself and find videos at home by myself, and I love performing and being watched by my lover, who is long distance.

I squirt using my clit toy. It’s very rewarding, and I would recommend to all women to use a clit toy called the bullet, which I call the lesbian toy (how do lesbians have sex), and just utilize it with the button on the left-hand side of the top of your pussy. It helps to keep hydrated, and it definitely makes a mess with lots of laundry work unless you use a towel, but it’s worth it.

69. It carries me into subspace

It just felt like a release of the pelvic floor and abdomen, the orgasm doesn’t typically accompany the release. It normally takes me to what I call subspace, often floaty, super euphoric and vulnerable, totally relaxed and open through the center of my body.

Read next: 4 kegel exercises for your pelvic floor.

70. Another trip into subspace

During sex. Had orgasms as well. I hit subspace and mentally I was relaxed. Loved it. Definitely recommend.

71. Completely relaxed and wide open

My first time was many years ago. Recently, it was during masturbation. I was thinking of my significant other. I was feeling good. I was feeling completely relaxed and open. Still felt like I needed to pee, but I knew i wasn’t.

72. A wave of complete warmth

I would absolutely recommend squirting. The main way that I squirt is when I am riding my man! I don’t know how to describe it…it’s like somewhat of a relaxation of something inside you followed by a complete warmth. It’s fantastic. My man loves it. Leaves everything wet for the rest of our sex. I usually do not have an orgasm with it.

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73. It feels sexy and powerful at once

It feels like tension then floating. It feels deliciously pleasurable. It feels sexy and powerful.

74. A massive buildup, then total release

It happened while being fingered deeply by a partner. It felt like a massive buildup, followed by an overwhelming & uncontrollable release. Didn’t include orgasm. I did enjoy it & was amazed it happened for the first time in my 50s, after a divorce & with a much more experienced partner. I would definitely recommend it. My partner loves making me squirt when it runs down his hand & arms & enjoys drinking it.

75. The single most satisfying feeling I’ve had

I only squirted once. It was the most satisfying feeling ever and I wanna be able to do it again.

76. It happened during oral sex

While my boyfriend was performing cunnilingus. The experience was amazing for me. My body felt tingly and squirting included an orgasm. Mentally, I felt like a queen.

Learn: 33 femdom ideas to make you feel like a queen.

77. Clearing your mind is the real trick

I would highly recommend it. The key secret is to clear your mind, relax and focus on the pleasures and desires. My boyfriend is 10 years younger than me, and he loves it when I squirt all over his face. I had never known squirting was a thing until one day it just happened.

78. My partner absolutely lost it

Amazing and my partner went wild.

79. It makes everything hotter

It happens when I’m extremely turned on, and for me, that is mainly when I’m giving a blow job; I definitely would recommend it because it makes the sex even hotter.

80. I feel incredibly sexy in the moment

It happened while I was masturbating. I feel very sexy when this happens. When I masturbate, I get extremely wet, to the point that I need to put down a very thick towel, and sometimes that’s not enough. I don’t know if this is just me getting wet from being turned on? Is this actually part of squirting? I dont know:( I wish I had someone to talk with that I felt safe asking.

22 Women Describe Why Squirting Feels Bad

The accounts below are eye-opening. Every one carries some level of negativity toward squirting.

However…

Many of these stories mix an initial negative reaction with more positive feelings later on.

1. He wasn’t kind about my reaction

It happened with foreplay, no orgasm with it, mostly wet and a little embarrassed, but he wasn’t nice about it. No, I personally don’t like it.

2. He acted like it grossed him out

I was nervous; he thought I was gross.

3. It kills the friction I want

It happens all the time. I would prefer it didn’t, as it’s too wet and decreases friction, and orgasms are less intense.

4. There wasn’t an orgasm attached to it

It felt like liquid coming out of my vagina. It has happened during sex and masturbation. It did not include an orgasm, usually it does not. Sometimes, it’s embarrassing, but guys tend to love it.

5. It left me feeling self-conscious

During sex, yes, it follows with multiple orgasms for me. Mentally, it made me feel self-conscious; my body felt amazing yet embarrassing. No, I didn’t enjoy it as much as my man did. I recommend whatever makes someone feel good.

6. I felt a wave of shame

It happened once during masturbation. I was sitting up half-right and used a vibrator, and it just happened. I did enjoy it, but I also felt ashamed. I almost thought I’d peed myself.

Side note: If you have a shame, humiliation or degradation kink, and want to explore it in a healthy way, you may want to try these 128 humiliation and degradation ideas.

7. It caught me off guard and embarrassed me

It was during foreplay, and it kind of startled me and embarrassed me.

8. It adds a layer of stress

It is kinda stressful if there’s not a towel and it goes all over your man…messy.

9. I was sure I’d wet myself

I have squirted during sex with a partner only, just a few times. I felt embarrassed the 1st time I squirted; I thought I had peed myself, and the sheet was soaked from it. My body felt ‘released’ afterward, very different than having a regular straight up orgasm. Yes, I highly reccomend being able to squirt for other women, it is highly intense, pleasurable experience. This comes from a 64-year-old female who squirted for the 1st time in her life at 63 years of age!

10. Genuinely shocking, if I’m honest

It was a shock, tbh and I was embarrassed, but my partner loved it, and now I try to every time. I’d recommend it.

11. I thought my bladder had actually burst

It’s only happened a handful of times but first time I was almost 40 it freaked me out ..I was on top, and the dude’s entire chest was soaked, no lie. I thought my bladder busted Lol.

12. My first assumption was that I’d lost bladder control

The first time, I was embarrassed but after it became very enjoyable. An amazing release, after a pressure build up,

Honestly, I thought I had first lost control of my bladder – lol. But later realized what it was and 🙂

13. I had nobody around for aftercare

Masturbation with a new toy. I experienced both vaginal and clitoral stimulation at once for the first time. My body felt tired, but the good kind of tired. Like I had experienced a euphoric pleasure so good my body was hitting an error code, and I was exhausted afterward. Every time, my eyes roll back if they’re not closed. I would recommend it for some women, but I don’t think it would be pleasurable to all. I didn’t have a partner at the time, so I had no one to help me with aftercare, so the fall after the high was less than pleasant.

14. Deep embarrassment in the moment

It was during orgasm and it felt like peeing on myself. I felt super embarrassed.

15. It used to embarrass me, not anymore

I squirt when he fingers me. I usually orgasm, also. It is intense. I used to find it embarrassing, but now I like it. We often try it in places to see how much mess we can make!

16. Honestly, it’s the cleanup I dislike

Both sex and masturbation, mostly sex. Sometimes yes, some no. Feels like a release. It’s enjoyable, especially when he likes it. What I dislike most is the inconvenience, the mess.

17. I assumed I’d wet the bed

I thought I was wetting the bed; I didn’t know that it was.

18. I wish I could control the timing

Manual stimulation from partner. At first it was scary, I have urinary issues, so thought it was pee, but it was involuntary and happened at orgasm. I did enjoy it. I would like to be more in control of when it happens. I would recommend it to women who don’t mind a mess.

19. Confidence really is the deciding factor

During sex, Included orgasm. I was almost embarrassed as I was worried my partner would think I had weed myself, but he loved it. I think you need to be very confident to enjoy it.

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20. It makes me panic a little

Like I am losing control. I panic and try to stop myself from squirting.

21. Shame creeps in after the fact

It happens during masturbation and includes an orgasm. My body feels really relaxed, and I feel energized but exhausted after I’m done. I feel really sexy mentally immediately after, but I sometimes feel ashamed after I see how much of a mess I made. Still, I enjoy squirting and would recommend it.

22. My biggest fear was anyone finding out

First masturbation like 10 years ago, no inserting anything anywhere, just an orgasm, literally nothing else, felt confusion and “oh fuck no one can find out” (I was Christian back then). Recently, I had unsuccessful attempts to squirt again.

17 Women Describe Why Squirting Feels Just OK

Some women land somewhere in the middle on how squirting feels. Here’s what they told us…

1. Not quite what I expected, but not bad either

The first time I squirted was foreplay with a man who was fingering me. He said he felt a gush through his fingers. In all honesty, it is not all it’s cracked up to be, but it’s not a bad thing either.

2. Part of me still thinks it’s urine

He loves making me squirt. Not sure how I feel about it because I mentally think it’s urine.

3. My first thought was that I’d peed

It was a surprise that it happened. I thought I peed.

4. Nothing close to an orgasm

Like peeing and an intense bladder fullness feeling… nothing like an orgasm.

5. Just fine, nothing more

During sex, felt ok, no orgasm.

6. It startled me a little

It was unexpected, so it sorta scared me. But I felt tingly and completely taken over by pleasure. I did enjoy it and would recommend… and would like to experience again.

7. Less intense than my usual orgasms

It didn’t feel as intense as other orgasms I had, which was surprising. When it happened, I didn’t know it was happening.

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8. Mostly just a moment of relaxation

Only able to do it if someone fingers me. It honestly doesn’t feel like much other than a moment of relaxation.

9. I’m not a huge fan, honestly

It was a surprise. I didn’t actually believe it happens. Lol, getting there feels a bit like torture, it feels like my insides are being roughed up. I don’t think I orgasmed with it, but it’s all so intense, it’s hard to say. I don’t love it, but I love being naked with my man, so anything we do together is all in fun and pleasure.

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10. It’s messy, but he loves it

Uncontrollably urinating a small amount. Makes a mess. Mainly just a turn on for him. Orgasm feels the same regardless of squirting or not.

11. It happened without any orgasm at all

It did not include an orgasm, but it was when my man’s penis hit a very unique spot in my vagina. I felt a very tingly sensation through my whole body when he hit this spot. The first time I squirted, I was embarrassed because I had never had that happen before. Now I know (and my man knows) that we are doing something right when we get “the squirt”.

12. I actually prefer regular orgasms

It was during oral sex. Didn’t feel much different from an orgasm. I would prefer “regular” orgasms.

13. Surprising, not necessarily more pleasurable

Masturbation only, I was surprised, since it felt like any other orgasm (amazing, of course), but this time I felt the splash. Not more pleasurable, just surprising. I was like, “omg so I can actually squirt”. I feel like I have no real control over it, though; it just either happens or not.

14. It doesn’t really do much for me

Like other women, I don’t orgasm when I squirt, so it feels more like a bodily response that’s interesting and maybe fun but doesn’t necessarily feel good. It’s like a party trick that doesn’t do much for me even though it’s usually thought of as cool.

I can’t stop that automatic response once it starts and, usually, if there’s anything inside me at that point, I need it gone. Otherwise, it feels like it’s blocking me from squirting and hurts. It happens much more commonly with toys than a partner’s body, however, so I can easily control that.

I always make sure to use an absorbant blanket if I’m doing anything that might make me squirt because it definitely can get messy. My skin is pretty sensitive, so I like to clean up fast. I also don’t find what I squirt works well for lubrication, even though it’s wet. I wouldn’t be distraught if I never got to do it again, but I’m glad I’ve been able to experience female ejaculation at least once.

15. No orgasm involved that time

During sex. No orgasm. It was a unique sensation, different from anything I had ever felt before, surprising. Not something I would have to have on a regular basis, though.

16. It happened in a car, of all places

I cheated on my husband. It was in a car (tips for car sex). He said like, literally 3 mins in, get up, I’m about to cum. I squirted for the first time ever. Second time, I did it with a toy. This gonna sound super gross. I tasted it. You know what, it was sweet, almost like honeydew melon or watermelon???

17. Messy, but fun once in a while

I would recommend to other women, not the most amazing orgasm and very messy but fun to do every once in a while.

Looking across all these responses, a few things stand out:

• Many women genuinely love squirting.
• Plenty describe it as draining, but in a good way.
• Staying well hydrated beforehand comes up again and again as helpful.
• A handful feel neutral about it either way.
• Many start out embarrassed and grow to enjoy it over time.
• Some women simply don’t care for it — that’s fine, there are plenty of other pleasurable sex acts and tips to try.

So does squirting feel like peeing? Often, yes — but plenty of people don’t mind that at all. Why not find out what it feels like for yourself?

January 22, 2025