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The Grafenberg spot and female ejaculation: a review of initial hypotheses.
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17. J Sex Marital Ther. 1983 Spring;9(1):27-37.

The Grafenberg spot and female ejaculation: a review of initial hypotheses.

Goldberg DC, Whipple B, Fishkin RE, Waxman H, Fink PJ, Weisberg M.

Abstract

A controversial set of hypotheses have been proposed as an explanation for nonvulval (i.e., nonclitoral) orgasms in women. First, women have a small sensitive area in the anterior wall of the vagina (the Grafenberg spot) which seems to trigger these « deeper » orgasms. Second, stimulation of this area may be associated with ejaculatory response during orgasm. Investigation of these hypotheses was conducted under laboratory conditions in an effort to assess their validity. Eleven women, six of whom claimed to be « ejaculators, » were examined by two gynecologists. Gynecologists found an area similar to other descriptions of the Grafenberg Spot in four of the 11 women. It was not found more in ejaculators than nonejaculators. Examination of the ejaculate of six women failed to detect elevated levels of prostatic acid phosphatase and the substance appeared similar in biochemical properties to urine. A number of alternative explanations for the failure to confirm the hypotheses are offered.

PMID: 6686614 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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A review of female ejaculation and the Grafenberg spot.
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16. Women Health. 1984 Spring;9(1):5-16.

A review of female ejaculation and the Grafenberg spot.

Belzer EG Jr.

Abstract

A review of recent works related to the concept of female ejaculation, defined as a partial, infertile homologue to male ejaculation, indicated that we have insufficient evidence to accept or reject the concept on scientific grounds. The claim that « female ejaculate » is similar to semen from a vasectomized male is without foundation. Although recent discussion of female ejaculation has tended to focus on whether or not the fluid sometimes expelled from the urethra upon orgasm is invariably urine, the Bartholin’s glands are another potential source of orgasmic expulsions which could properly be called « female ejaculate. » « Grafenberg spot » is a neologism referring to an area which some women report is erotically sensitive when massaged via the anterior vaginal wall. « Urethral sponge » is another term which seems to refer to this anatomical/phenomenological reality. The relationship between stimulation of this area and subsequent orgasmic expulsion has yet to be studied systematically.

PMID: 6367229 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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The « G spot » and « female ejaculation »: a current appraisal.
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15. J Sex Marital Ther. 1986 Fall;12(3):211-20.

The « G spot » and « female ejaculation »: a current appraisal.

Alzate H, Hoch Z.

Abstract

In the light of the available evidence, this paper reviews two current controversial issues in the area of female sexuality: the « G spot » and « female ejaculation. » It is concluded that evidence in support of the « G spot »–defined as a discrete anatomical structure located on the anterior vaginal wall, which swells upon being tactilely stimulated–is inconclusive, and, in the event of its existence, no evidence has been produced linking it to Skene’s glands. However, it seems reasonable to accept that women possess a zone of tactile erotic sensitivity on the anterior vaginal wall, which in many of them may extend to the entire anterior wall and to the posterior vaginal wall. It also seems that some women emit a fluid through the urethra at orgasm, although its true nature and anatomical origin are still unclear.

PMID: 3531529 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Female ejaculation: its relationship to disturbances of erotic function.
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14. Med Hypotheses. 1987 Sep;24(1):103-6.

Female ejaculation: its relationship to disturbances of erotic function.

Heath D.

Mt. Sinai Hospital and Medical Center, New York, N.Y. 10029.

Abstract

It is hypothesised that function of the female prostate homologue in small girls may be associated with shame resulting in inhibition of erotic function and sexual disturbance. This inhibition may explain the great variation to be found in female sexual experience.

PMID: 3670127 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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The G spot and female ejaculation. A reply to Zaviacic.
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13. J Sex Marital Ther. 1988 Winter;14(4):299-301.

The G spot and female ejaculation. A reply to Zaviacic.

Alzate H, Hoch Z.

PMID: 3225866 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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The role of the Grafenberg Spot and female ejaculation in the female orgasmic response: an empirical analysis.
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12. J Sex Marital Ther. 1989 Summer;15(2):102-20.

The role of the Grafenberg Spot and female ejaculation in the female orgasmic response: an empirical analysis.

Davidson JK Sr, Darling CA, Conway-Welch C.

Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, WI 54702.

Abstract

Despite earlier contrary claims, researchers have found evidence that a sensitive area (Grafenberg Spot) exists in the vaginal barrel. This area is a potential source of orgasm independent of clitoral stimulation. Other researchers have reported that some women experience a sudden spurt of fluid at the moment of orgasm. In the interest of contributing to further understanding of physiological and psychological sexual satisfaction, and alleviation of concerns about perceived urination during orgasm, the investigators explored a series of variables thought to be associated with perceptions of the Grafenberg Spot and its relationship, if any, to the female orgasmic response and female ejaculation. An anonymous questionnaire was distributed to 2,350 women in the United States and Canada, with a subsequent 55% return rate. A number of factors were found to be associated with perceived existence of a sensitive area in the vaginal barrel which, when properly stimulated, activates orgasm. Women who reported sensitive area orgasms were also more likely to report a spurt of fluid at moment of orgasm.

PMID: 2769772 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]


Female ejaculation: perceived origins, the Grafenberg spot/area, & sexual responsiveness.
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11. Arch Sex Behav. 1990 Feb;19(1):29-47.

Female ejaculation: perceived origins, the Grafenberg spot/area, and sexual responsiveness.

Darling CA, Davidson JK Sr, Conway-Welch C.

Department of Family, Child, and Consumer Sciences, Florida State University, Tallahassee.

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Arch Sex Behav. 1990 Dec;19(6):607-11.

Abstract

Despite earlier contrary claims, some researchers have recently reported a possible homologous female prostate gland that is potentially involved in a sudden spurt of fluid being released at the moment of orgasm. A number of medical authorities have speculated that this fluid is urine. To alleviate concerns about the possible release of urine during orgasmic response as well as to contribute to a further understanding of physiological and psychological sexual satisfaction, we examined a series of variables thought to be associated with female ejaculation [(expulsion of fluid during orgasm and its relationship, if any, to a sensitive anatomic area (Grafenberg spot)]. An anonymous questionnaire was distributed to 2350 professional women in the United States and Canada with a subsequent 55% return rate. Of these respondents, 40% reported having a fluid release (ejaculation) at the moment of orgasm. Further, 82% of the women who reported the sensitive area (Grafenberg spot) also reported ejaculation with their orgasms. A number of variables were associated with this perceived existence of female ejaculation.

PMID: 2327894 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]


Vaginal erogeneity, « female ejaculation, » and the « Grafenberg spot ».
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10. Arch Sex Behav. 1990 Dec;19(6):607-11.

Vaginal erogeneity, « female ejaculation, » and the « Grafenberg spot ».

Alzate H.

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Arch Sex Behav. 1990 Feb;19(1):29-47.

PMID: 2082864 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Sexual asphyxiophilia (Koczwarism) in women & female ejaculation.
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9. Med Hypotheses. 1994 May;42(5):318-22.

Sexual asphyxiophilia (Koczwarism) in women and the biological phenomenon of female ejaculation.

Zaviacic M.

Institute of Pathology, School of Medicine, Comenius University Bratislava, Slovakia.

Abstract

Life threatening eroticizing behavior, asphyxiophilia (sexual asphyxia) is practiced in women, as in men, in order to heighten sexual excitement and to achieve orgasm, which is in some women accompanied by expulsions of fluid (ejaculation) from the urethra. The relatively easily achieved orgasm induced by the mechanism of asphyxia is hypothesized to be the common reason for repetitive deviant asphyxiophilic behavior. Moreover, in women of the ejaculatory type (female ejaculators), the desire to induce ejaculatory orgasm by asphyxia may also come into play as this kind of orgasm is usually assessed as sensation of greater delight than orgasm without ejaculation.

PMID: 7935074 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]