Vaginal flatulence: Here's why women experience this, remedies
Vaginal farts, also known as vaginal flatulence or queef, are just involuntary bodily movements brought on by trapped air inside your vagina. It is merely air from outside the body that enters the vagina, not waste gas as you produce from your rectum as a result of the digestion process.
It is a natural occurrence where trapped air is expelled from the vagina, especially during physical activity or sexual intercourse.
While it is not a cause for a medical concern, some people may feel embarrassed or uncomfortable about it. Here you’ll find tips on how to manage and reduce queefing.
Causes of vaginal farts
Sexual activity or inserting objects into the vagina
During intercourse or when an object like a sex toy is inserted into the vagina, air may become trapped and be expelled during movement.
Stretching or exercise
Air may become trapped in the vagina during any physical activity that involves stretching or movement of the pelvic muscles, which will then be released with further movement. When compared to other forms of exercise, yoga has been found to increase the likelihood of vaginal farts. Read More…