The Gland Responsible for Female Orgasm

You must have heard that men reach climax during coitus which we refer to as orgasm and during this period is when the man releases sperm which is accompanied with semen and it is responsible for reproduction if it meets the woman during her ovulation period but what about women, do they reach orgasm and do they release any fluid?

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The answer is yes and the gland responsible for this release is the Skene's gland. The gland is often regarded as the prostate in women since both glands originate from the same source during fetal development. During the development, it is located in the gonadal tissue which has the potential to develop into testes or ovaries depending on the presence or absence of certain genes. With the presence of the Y chromosomes, testes are developed and in their absence, the ovaries are formed.

In developed women, the Skene's glands are two glands located on either side, close to the urethra. In males, the testes release testosterone and other hormones and which direct the development of the male reproductive organs. The Skenes' gland is about the size of a pea and it is made up of the Bartholin's glands which produce glandular fluid that is drained through a single duct near the urethra. The function of the Skene's gland is yet to be confirmed but it has been suspected to play roles in urinary and sexual health.

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During sexual intercourse, the tissue of the Skene’s gland and the clitoris are swollen to allow for the increased blood flow allowing mucus secretion to help with lubricating the vagina during vagina intercourse. During orgasm, some women experience a forceful expulsion of fluid which is referred to as female ejaculation. The source of female ejaculation is debatable but it is still attributed to the Skene's gland.

This looks like watered-down fat-free milk with its main component being water and does not smell like urine. It contains electrolytes like sodium or potassium and chloride. It also contains glucose, fructose, prostatic acid phosphatase, and immunoglobulins. Although the Skene's gland doesn't function similarly to the prostate, it is believed to be responsible for female ejaculation and there is more to learn about this gland.