The human body is capable of some truly incredible things. One of the most mysterious and debated phenomena is a release of fluid during sex that is often referred to as “squirting.” What’s actually happening, and why does it stir so much speculation? <a href="https://www.instagram.com/science_vs/?hl=en">Wendy Zukerman</a>, host of the hit podcast <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5lY4b5PGOvMuOYOjOVEcb9?si=8ea4253d20454a72&nd=1&dlsi=ce2945918a954b11">Science Vs</a>, breaks down the science behind this fascinating topic, exploring what we know, what we don’t and what the controversy surrounding it is. This episode first aired in April.

Recommended reading:
<a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/what-a-survey-on-anal-sex-and-masturbation-reveals-about-prostates-and/">What a Survey On Anal Sex and Masturbation Reveals About Prostates and Pleasure</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/squirting-whats-really-happening/id1051557000?i=1000701038986">Squirting: What's Really Happening?! (Science Vs)</a>

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