Let’s Talk About Queefing (Yep, We’re Going There 😅)

Have you ever heard of queefing?
Because I definitely experienced it after having kids… long before I knew vaginal farts actually had a name. Delightful, right? 🤣

One thing you should know about me: there is no such thing as TMI in my line of work.

The first time it happened, I was honestly a little freaked out. I remember thinking, “Is something seriously wrong here?” My mind jumped straight to the worst-case scenario — like gas somehow coming out of the wrong place.

There is a rare condition called a vaginal fistula that can cause this and does require medical attention — but here’s the reassuring part:

Most of the time, queefing is very common, especially after vaginal delivery, and completely harmless. Even if it’s surprising, awkward, or happens at the worst possible moment 🙃

So what causes queefing?

Queefing happens when air gets trapped inside the vagina and then escapes. Some common reasons include:
👉 Sexual activity
👉 Pelvic floor tension
👉 Pelvic floor weakness

As a pelvic floor physio, I’ve helped many people rebuild pelvic floor strength 💪 and coordination 🏃‍♀️ after childbirth — and improving this often reduces or completely resolves queefing.

That said, there are times when gas plus other symptoms should be checked out. Please seek medical attention if you’re experiencing things like:

• Stool leaking into urine

• Strong-smelling urine or vaginal discharge

• Frequent vaginal or urinary tract infections

• Fecal or urinary leakage

• Pain or discomfort around the vagina or rectum

• Painful sex

• Nausea or abdominal pain

Bottom line?
Queefing is common, normal, and nothing to be embarrassed about — but your body will always tell you when something needs a closer look.

And just a gentle reminder: posts like this are for general education only and don’t replace personalized medical advice.

If you’re unsure, curious, or just want reassurance — that’s what we’re here for 💛

Mia Dang, PT, is a pelvic physiotherapist with extensive supplementary training in pelvic floor physiotherapy and perinatal care