{"id":17947,"date":"2020-08-07T11:55:07","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T09:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=17947"},"modified":"2020-09-04T12:12:17","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T10:12:17","slug":"being-wet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/being-wet\/","title":{"rendered":"Slippery When Wet: What Being \u201cWet\u201d Really Means"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article was medically fact-checked by Women’s health expert and Gynaecologist Dr. Alyssa Dweck<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

What are some of the hottest, most ego-boosting, words in the English language?<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBaby I\u2019m so wet.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

That\u2019s right. The natural side effect from arousal and a steamy make-out sesh that accumulates in your panties is not only pleasing but utilitarian.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lubrication is the not so secret sauce to steamy sexual pleasure, but what is it exactly? Where does it come from?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive into the luscious lake of vaginal wetness, and learn just what it\u2019s all about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Slip \u2018N\u2019 Slide<\/b><\/p>\n

That moist spot in your panties may be coming from your cervix and\/or vagina, both of which secrete lubricating fluids.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As nice is it feels, vaginal wetness serves a lot of functional roles outside of making sex more pleasurable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The ever intelligent human body designed the vagina to be a self-cleaning organ through its secretions. As long as it doesn\u2019t have a funky smell or color (which may be indicative of infection), discharge is part of a healthy, normal vagina, and is how it maintains a natural balance of <\/span>vaginal flora<\/span><\/a> to prevent imbalances and infections.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is one of the main reasons experts warn <\/span>against douching<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Besides protecting against infections, cervical fluid also helps with conception, by giving swimming sperm some extra support in its journey towards the fallopian tubes, and any awaiting eggs. This is one of the reasons for increased discharge around ovulation \u2013 nature wants more babies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes to getting down, blood flow increases in the genitals as you become more aroused. This tells the cervix and vagina that it\u2019s time to release fluid. It\u2019s your vagina\u2019s way of saying \u201cOpen the flood gates!\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gland Game<\/b><\/p>\n

A gland is a tiny organ that secretes chemical substances for different uses in the body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The star player glands of reproductive health are the Bartholin\u2019s glands and the Skene\u2019s glands.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your Bartholin\u2019s glands are nuzzled comfortably in between the vulva and vagina on each side of the vaginal opening. As you become turned on and blood rushes towards your goods, this pressure from blood vessels causes engorgement, as well as what\u2019s known as \u201cvaginal sweating\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

This pressure pushes the vaginal fluid that\u2019s mixed in with your blood into your vagina, aka \u201cgetting wet\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Skene\u2019s glands<\/span><\/a> are tiny glands on the inside of the vagina, towards the lower end of the urethra. Being surrounded by <\/span>erectile tissue<\/a><\/span>\u00a0means that upon arousal, the increased pressure on these glands may produce the ever-elusive phenomenon of squirting or \u201cfemale ejaculation.\u201d (Some studies suggesting chemical makeup of fluid is actually urine).<\/span><\/p>\n

Talk about slippery!<\/span><\/p>\n

Besides producing waterfalls, the fluid excreted from the Skene\u2019s gland also contains antimicrobial properties that help protect the urinary tract during sexual activity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The River is Dry<\/b><\/p>\n

As with anything, different people produce different amounts of vaginal excretions, which will change throughout their cycle and life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vaginal dryness can be caused by any number of factors from medications like oral contraceptives, certain antidepressants, and antihistamines, with cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, as well as after pregnancy or while breastfeeding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Oral contraceptives more commonly cause dryness. Many women on estrogen replacement therapy feel increased vaginal lubrication thanks to additional estrogen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many women also experience <\/span>vaginal dryness<\/span><\/a> with menopause. <\/span>Feminine moisturizers<\/span><\/a> in combination with kegel exercises and even vibrator use to increase blood flow, can help bring moisture back into your lady bits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other ways to mitigate consistent <\/span>vaginal dryness<\/span><\/a> are through managing lifestyle factors like stress and diet, eliminating pH disturbing substances like certain lubes, lotions, and soaps, or even going commando \u2013 bye, bye undies!<\/span><\/p>\n

Going Downtown<\/b><\/p>\n

When it comes down to <\/span>it<\/span><\/i>, vagina lubrication is not necessarily an indication of how much you do or don\u2019t want sex. What\u2019s happening in our pants doesn\u2019t always line up with how we feel emotionally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to be wet to be aroused, and you don\u2019t have to have intercourse just because you\u2019re wet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re having sex with a partner, this is where communication comes in. Show, and tell them what makes you tick, what gets you wet, and what they\u2019re doing right \u2013 or wrong.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe they\u2019ve felt how wet you are, but penetrative sex just doesn\u2019t feel right (for any reason), tell them when you want to stop, or what else you\u2019d <\/span>like to do instead<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are feeling ready to pounce, but your vagina just isn\u2019t quite juicy enough, it\u2019s time to bring in reinforcements. Lube is your friend!<\/span><\/p>\n

When using lube, be sure to look for one that\u2019s sans toxic chemicals and other harmful ingredients that can throw off your vagina. Note that not all lubes are condom friendly, so keep that in mind when gathering supplies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There is a wide range of normal when it comes to vaginal wetness, so the best way to keep tabs on your health is by<\/span> recognizing what normal means for you<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

Facts checked by:<\/h3>\n

Dr. Alyssa Dweck<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Dr.<\/p>\n

Alyssa Dweck MS, MD, FACOG is a practicing gynecologist in Westchester County, New York. She provides care to women of all ages; she has delivered thousands of babies. She is proficient in minimally invasive surgery and has special interest and expertise in female sexual health and medical sex therapy. She is top doctor in New York Magazine and Westchester Magazine. Dr. Dweck has co-authored three books including the most recent release The Complete A to Z For Your V.<\/p>\n

Website<\/a><\/strong> | Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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