For many, many years of my life, but before Facebook, Instagram and other virtual communities, I had never heard of a "farting" vagina. Nothing, never. Not even at high school "girls'" meetings, where we talked far and wide about topics related to relationships and sex, regardless of the level of initiation. Also at student parties, heavily watered by wine, where taboos and shame were left somewhere outside the door. I grilled about intimate diseases , broken hearts, problems in relationships, problems with sex. Each time I was richer with new knowledge, experiences, protips. But never, EVER did anyone mention a "farting" vagina. Until one day I got into stand-up and started attending performances, more or less funny. And every time the topic of a "farting" vagina appeared, the entire room cried with laughter. Girls nudged their laughing-a-little-too-loud boyfriends. There was no silence or consternation that would indicate that no one had a clue what they were talking about. A "farting" vagina. Sides torn off!
What is a “fart”?
This is the expulsion of excess gases that have accumulated in the intestines. It can be loud or silent, but in most cases it does not smell good.
Let's put the farting vagina in the realm of fairy tales
So, given the above definition, the vagina would have to have a direct connection to the intestines to be a true farting vagina. Perhaps it would be more accurate to call it a "burping" vagina, because it gets rid of excess air by making the sound. JOKE!
The vagina doesn't really fart. The sound that sometimes comes out of it (not only during sex, but also during exercise) is nothing more than air that's been forced in there and is trying to find a way out. Just regular, odorless air, no gases.
Vaginal noises most often occur during sex in positions that require the pelvis to be lifted up—air easily enters the vagina and then has to escape. They also often occur when changing positions. However, some people only acquire this skill after pregnancy, when the muscles are a bit more relaxed.
It's normal, but…
Vaginal noises are nothing strange, but they can sometimes cause consternation. Is it better to ignore them, shrug your shoulders and continue making love, or is it better to laugh at the sound of love? It's good to simply agree on this in advance. This way, neither of you will feel embarrassed if the other person bursts out laughing. By the way, this laughter is quite a good solution. It shows distance and relaxes the atmosphere. Well, we all know that sex between two people does not look like in the movies.
However, if vaginal "farting" is a phenomenon that one (or neither) partner had any idea existed, consider taking a short break from the fun to establish the facts. Because while vaginal noises are normal and harmless, farting could be considered disrespectful to the other person. Although there are couples who also allow farting during intercourse and it does not disturb their mood at all. In this case - as always in relationships - everything is a matter of communication with your partner and setting the boundaries between what is acceptable and what is unacceptable. The more you talk, the better the quality of your relationship will be.
What to remember?
Making sounds with your vagina is completely normal, which does not change the fact that it is worth consulting a urogynecological physiotherapist. If it is a matter of your pelvic floor muscles , a good specialist will show you how to deal with it.
Created at: 06/08/2022
Updated at: 16/08/2022
