You were probably embarrassed and laughed it off nervously while praying that the smell would not kill your partner. The good news is that you did not fart during sex. What happened is that your vagina had some air in it that you let out. It is not something to be worried about and not something to be embarrassed about.

We cannot guarantee that the page will display correctly in your browser. It can happen to us all, embarrassing moments in the bedroom can come out of almost nowhere. Although some you may feel you have complete control over - like ensuring you are wearing your favourite underwear before you even get to the bedroom for example - others you may not have so much say on. Queefing, or fanny farts, may just be one of those things. Sure, you may be completely secure with your fanny farts, it is after all completely natural. But, for some, it may be a real cause of embarrassment or anxiety.

But while queefs do produce a toot-like sound, we can assure you that queefing is not the same as passing gas. Queefing is an involuntary bodily function that occurs when air is pushed into the vagina, gets temporarily trapped in the folds of the vaginal canal called rugae and is then released. Certain sex positions, like doggy style where your pelvis is titled upwards, or abruptly switching from one position to another, may increase the likelihood of queefing. Even non-sexual activities, like putting in a tampon or menstrual cup, practicing yoga like when you move out of an inversion pose or your gyno inserting a speculum can lead to queefing.

Once air is trapped, it will eventually be released from the vagina and can cause a sound similar to common flatulence from the rectum. It is typically a normal occurrence, and it is rarely a sign of a serious health concern. However, it can either be a passing occurrence, or it may be a symptom of a medical condition that will need to be treated. There are a number of different things that can cause vaginal gas.