Queefing is an involuntary bodily function that occurs when trapped air is released from the vagina. The release of this air is the sound of a vaginal fart or queef. However, unlike flatulence, a queef does not emit any odor.
It may make you giggle, but you definitely shouldnt be embarrassed! Most of the time, queefing happens because air has become trapped in the vaginal canal during physical movements such as yoga or sex. In some rare cases, a queef can be a sign of an issue that needs addressing.
Why?
Air can get trapped in the vagina when an object is inserted, such as a finger, tampon, sex toy, or penis. Moving around during activities such as exercise or stretching can also produce air in the vagina. Childbirth is another situation where queefing may occur, as pelvic floor muscles may have weakened.
Air can enter the vaginal canal in a number of ways, but the result is always the same: The air gets trapped, forming an air bubble in the vagina.
Although any exercise can cause a queef, certain yoga poses eg investions are particularly susceptible to causing vaginal gas. Anything that requires a deep level of strength in the abdominal and pelvic floor region can contribute to queefing.
Can vaginal gas be a sign of anything serious?
In some situations, frequent queefing can be a sign of a medical condition or issue. The two main conditions are pelvic floor dysfunction and vaginal fistulas where there is a hole connecting the vagina to your rectum.
Strong pelvic floor muscles help prevent incontinence, uncontrollable flatulence, and queefs, so it is especially important to practice your pelvic floor exercises after a recent pregnancy.
How to prevent it?
Most of the time, there’s not much you can do. During intercourse, try keeping the finger, sex toy, or penis inside your vagina rather than removing it frequently, and use plenty of lubricant.
For most people, queefing is a normal, albeit annoying, bodily function. It’s nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed about, and a very common thing that most people with vaginas experience.
Does this happen to you? 👇🏼
