💧 What really happens during squirting
Squirting is fascinating – and raises many questions at the same time. Is it really ejaculation? Is it urine? And: Can it pose a risk of sexually transmitted infections?
In fact, so-called "squirting" is a natural bodily reaction that can occur during arousal and orgasm. The fluid originates from the Skene's glands , which are located near the urethra.
Several studies – including one by Salama et al., 2014 (The Journal of Sexual Medicine) – show that this fluid usually consists of a mixture of secretions from the Skene's glands and small amounts of urine .
Source: Salama N. et al., J Sex Med 2014;11(9):2318–2325
🔬 Body fluids & possible transmission routes
When it comes to sexual health, the problem is not the fluid itself, but the contact with mucous membranes and pathogens .
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) – such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV or hepatitis B/C – are transmitted through the exchange of bodily fluids and mucous membrane contact.
The risk associated with squirting is significantly lower compared to unprotected vaginal or anal sex, but it is not completely eliminated .
This is because the fluid may contain vaginal secretions, traces of urine, or small amounts of blood, depending on the situation. If these come into contact with mucous membranes (e.g., during oral sex or with minor skin injuries on the hands), transmission is theoretically possible.
📊 How high is the risk really?
According to the WHO and the Robert Koch Institute, the main transmission routes of STIs are:
- Unprotected vaginal sex
- Unprotected anal sex
- Unprotected oral sex
This means that squirting itself does not pose an independent risk , as long as there is no direct exchange of infectious bodily fluids.
The risk only increases in certain situations:
- If one of the people involved has an untreated STI
- When there is mucosal contact with secretions
- If there are small wounds, inflammations, or menstrual blood in the genital area
🛡️ Protection & hygiene during squirting
As with any sexual activity, pleasure and safety are not mutually exclusive .
The risk can be almost completely avoided with simple measures.
Practical tips:
- Safer sex with condoms or dental dams when bodily fluids may come into contact.
- Hand hygiene: Wash your hands before and after sex – especially when using sex toys.
- Clean sex toys or use your own to avoid germ transmission.
- Use towels or mats to absorb liquid.
The important thing is not to avoid squirting, but to make the situation hygienic – that way it remains relaxed and safe.
🧬 When an STI test makes sense
If you have sex with new partners or if there was direct contact with bodily fluids during squirting, an STI test can provide reassurance .
Many infections are asymptomatic , which is why regular testing is the best form of prevention.
Recommendations for STI testing:
- After unprotected sex or contact with new partners:
- If there was anal or oral contact
- After sharing toys
- Regularly – e.g., every 3–6 months with changing partners.
DoctorBox test options:
⚡ STI Basic
Laboratory diagnostics (PCR/NAAT) for chlamydia and gonorrhea . Ideal for regular checkups.
STI Basic✅ STI Standard
For common pathogens including Mycoplasma genitalium, Trichomonas and more.
Regarding the STI standard✨ Conclusion: Pleasure and responsibility go hand in hand
Squirting is a natural expression of female sexuality – not a taboo, not a risk if one behaves consciously.
The excreted fluid consists mainly of secretions and is medically harmless .
It is important to be aware of possible transmission routes and to understand regular STI tests as part of self-care .
Open communication, hygiene and preventative measures create safety – and that is precisely the basis for relaxed, fulfilling sexuality.
• The fluid contains secretions from the Skene's glands + small amounts of urine
• Transmission risk exists only with direct mucous membrane contact
• Safer sex, hygiene and regular testing protect
• Open communication creates trust and security
