A new simulation is offering a closer look at what happens inside the body when female ejaculation occurs.
The process involve the Skene’s glands, tiny structures located around the urethra that are sometimes referred to as the “female prostate.” Researchers have been studying these glands for their potential role in both sexual and urinary health.
The glands are located on either side of the urethra, close to its opening, and are roughly the size of a pea. They contain groups of cells that produce fluid, which is transported through small ducts into the urethra.
What is female ejaculation?
Skene’s glands and the male prostate develop from the same type of tissue during the earliest stages of embryonic development. At this point, embryos have tissue that can eventually develop into either testes or ovaries.
Researchers are still working to understand their precise purpose. Current evidence suggests they may support both sexual and urinary health. The fluid they produce could help lubricate the urethra and may play a role in protecting against infection, according to VT.
Sexual arousal activates the glands. As blood flow increases, the tissue around the urethra swells, which can stimulate the glands to release secretions. Those secretions may contribute to lubrication and comfort.
For some women, sexual stimulation can be accompanied by the release of fluid through the urethra. Exactly where the fluid comes from has been the subject of scientific debate, but the Skene’s glands are believed to be involved.
The fluid is primarily made up of water
The amount is generally quite small, typically around “a teaspoon,” or approximately 3 to 5 milliliters.
It has been described as looking “like watered down fat-free milk” and notably, it is not urine,
The fluid is primarily made up of water. It also contains electrolytes, including sodium, potassium and chloride, along with glucose and fructose. Researchers have also identified immune proteins, mucus and prostate-specific antigen, better known as PSA, which is also found in male seminal fluid.
The new simulation adds another piece to the picture, giving researchers a better understanding of the anatomy involved in a bodily function that has historically received relatively little scientific attention.
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