Queef -

If it happens to you, try to keep your humor. It’s a sign that your body is moving, working, and—honestly—just being a body. As many in the aerial and pole dance communities have learned: sometimes you just have to laugh, move on, and remember that you’re definitely not the only one in "Queeftown".

Unlike intestinal gas, queefs are because they aren’t caused by bacteria or waste—just plain old air. Why Does It Happen? Common triggers include:

You can't really stop a queef once it’s happening, but you can minimize the frequency: If it happens to you, try to keep your humor

: Even standing up quickly or stretching can sometimes trigger a release.

: The movement of a partner, toy, or finger acts like a piston, pushing air into the canal. Unlike intestinal gas, queefs are because they aren’t

Despite the name "vaginal fart," a queef has nothing to do with digestion. It is simply the from the vaginal canal. When you move, exercise, or have sex, air can get pushed inside; when it escapes, it vibrates the vaginal walls, creating that familiar sound.

: Engaging your deep core (transverse abdominis) before exertion in yoga or lifting can help manage internal pressure. : The movement of a partner, toy, or

We’ve all been there—in the middle of a peaceful yoga flow or an intimate moment—when suddenly, your body makes a sound that stops the room. It’s called a queef (or vaginal flatulence), and while it can feel mortifying, it’s a completely natural part of having a body. What Is a Queef, Anyway?