What Is Vaginal Flatulence?
Vaginal flatulence is the expulsion of trapped air from the vagina that usually occurs during or immediately after sexual intercourse. Although air expelled from the vagina is usually odorless and does not contain waste gases like methane, the sound of a flatus vaginalis is similar to that of anal flatulence. A common slang term for vaginal flatulence, “queef,” probably describes this sound in an onomatopoeic fashion. In most cases, expelling air from the vagina is normal and not a cause for concern, although many women find the sound embarrassing, particularly if it occurs during intercourse. There are some cases in which vaginal flatulence may indicate a more serious medical condition, however, such as a rectovaginal fistula or female genital prolapse.
