FAQs

Sometimes when I move around or get up in the morning my vagina makes farting noises. At times this happens during sex, which is really embarrassing! Is this normal?

Answer

Sometimes women do vagina farts after they have done exercise that has allowed air into the vagina. To get the air out we suggest sitting on the toilet when you get up and pushing down as though you were having a wee.

It is possible to get air escaping from the vagina after having penis-in-vagina sex, or penetrative sex. When you're turned on and have sex your vagina expands and air can be pushed inside. Afterwards when your vagina goes back to its non-aroused position it forces the air out of the smaller space and that is when the fanny farts happen.

You could try experimenting with positions and angles during sex as some women find that certain positions for sex are more likely to make this happen. Others say using lots of lube for sex helps. The air pockets are less likely to form with lube.

Otherwise, you could try to joke about it a bit. Tell your partner not everyone has these very specially developed muscles, so he is very lucky to have you!