Reader Question:
Dear Athena,
Is squirting real or are they just peeing on me? I swear I’ve Googled this but have gotten so many different answers, I’m still confused (and a little damp). Help.
— Confused
Athena’s Answer:
Dear Confused,
Ah yes, the age-old question that has haunted the wet, the bewildered, and the mattress-protecting since the dawn of high-speed internet porn: Is squirting real, or is someone stealth-peeing on my ego?
Let’s set the record straight (and your sheets): Yes, squirting is real. No, it’s not just regular old pee. And yes, it’s still… kinda pee. Stay with me.
Here’s the science. What we commonly call “squirting” is the expulsion of fluid from the urethra (yep, the same exit door as urine) during sexual arousal or orgasm. This fluid comes from the Skene’s glands, sometimes lovingly referred to as the “female prostate” — because nature has a weird sense of anatomical symmetry. The liquid itself is a mix: mostly water, enzymes, a dash of PSA (prostate-specific antigen), and, depending on how things are flowing, a trace amount of urine. Not exactly Evian, but certainly not a golden shower either.
Think of it like this: it’s the bodily version of a spontaneous confetti cannon — messy, surprising, and usually a sign that something fun just happened.
If your partner is squirting and you’re worried it’s all pee, don’t panic. Chances are, they’re just having a good time. But if you’re dealing with Niagara Falls every time and it’s setting off your inner janitor, consider a waterproof blanket and maybe some communication about boundaries.
Final verdict: Squirting is real, not a myth, and no — they’re not “just peeing on you.” Unless they are, in which case that’s a very different conversation.
Now grab a towel, high-five your partner, and invest in a waterproof mattress cover. You’re welcome.
Hugs and nipple twists,
Athena
Athena
Advice Columnist for Devin Olson Magazine
Certified bedroom myth-buster, Athena is your go-to sex advice columnist with a knack for turning awkward questions into empowering, no-BS conversations. When she’s not writing about orgasms and open communication, she’s probably testing lube viscosity like it’s a science fair project. She loves science.