Even according to Dr Mukta Paul, gynecologist at Columbia Asia Hospital, Pune, having a wet vagina is a clear sign that it is well-lubricated. In fact, having a dry vagina is more problematic, as it may cause irritation, itchiness, and rashes. But what makes your vagina all that wet? No, we are not going to talk about sex here. We already know that your vagina secretes fluids when you engage in the act of lovemaking. This fluid is nothing but your cervical mucus that is released from your vagina, when the blood flow is high. It is a gel-like liquid that is produced by your cervix, and is stimulated by the hormone estrogen. Is it normal if your vagina is too wet? Absolutely not! In fact, you might be suffering from an infection!
Discharge, cervical fluid and arousal fluid
What is vaginal wetness?
The vagina is a mucous membrane, which means that the skin and tissue of a healthy vagina are always moist. Many factors can affect how much fluid the vagina produces. Typically, the inside of the vagina feels slightly wet. The vagina may feel very wet during arousal, while menopause can cause vaginal dryness. Vaginal fluids are essential for keeping the vagina healthy and for making sexual activity comfortable. However some people feel anxiety about their vaginal fluids. Bartholin glands are two small, pea-sized glands located just inside the vagina. They help lubricate the vagina to prevent excessive dryness. They also produce moisture when a female feels aroused, and during sexual activity.
Cervical fluid = part of discharge
Clue is on a mission to help you understand your body, periods, ovulation, and so much more. Start tracking today. Discharge is an umbrella term for fluid that comes out of the vagina. Cervical fluid is an aspect of discharge—it changes throughout the cycle to prevent or facilitate sperm from moving past the cervix. Arousal fluid is created within the vagina as part of the human sexual response cycle. Vaginal discharge, cervical fluid, and arousal fluid: are they all the same thing? Not quite. Here, we explain how they vary, how to identify each one, and what you should do if your vaginal fluid starts to look, smell, or feel abnormal. Discharge is a generalized term, and is made up of cells from the cervix and vagina, bacteria, mucus, and water. People who are menopausal typically have less discharge as a result of lower levels of estrogen.
While some people naturally produce more vaginal lubrication than others, this wetness is normal in most scenarios. The exact amount of fluid you produce each day will vary. This wetness helps keep your vagina clean and also provides lubrication to protect against tearing and injury. Most vaginal fluid is made primarily of water, along with some salts like phosphate and sodium chloride, organic compounds such as lipids and amino acids, antibodies that help the body reduce risk of infections, and old cells from the lining of the vagina, uterus, and cervix. It provides lubrication that makes sex more comfortable, can minimize or prevent vaginal pain, and even supports fertility. Many different factors can contribute to vaginal wetness. Factors include your age, hormone levels, medications, stress, level of arousal, infections, and perspiration. Hormones play a big role in vaginal wetness. Higher estrogen levels lead to increased vaginal wetness.
