By: Jemimah Chungu
Queefing jargon word for releasing virginal flatus also known as virginal farts. These are audible farts when the vagina releases air/ gases. Unlike normal farts, the air released from the vagina during Queefing is odorless because there isn’t any digestion of food and similar process involved. Queefing can be embarrassing especially to people not familiar with it.
Queefing is caused and experienced during the some activities. It usually occurs during sexual intercourse when fingers or a penis can trap air inside the vagina and when they move in and out and also when the woman is put in certain positions. Queefing also occurs when doing exercises and stretches such as yoga. In some instances, Queefing is as a result of pelvic floor disorders.
Queefing is usually said not to have a remedy or solution by doctors and scientists around the world. This is because queefing has no effect at all or in very rare instances cause minor complications. Moreover, there has not been any scientific remedy discovered for it. In most cases, medical experts and guides advise laughing off the embarrassment of queefing or simply ignoring the gas. However, AfricaWorld Newspaper this week gives a remedy for Queefing.
The remedy for Queefing is simple and natural. It is also similar to how it is caused. Queefing can be prevented or treated by exercising, stretching, bending and body positioning.
Here are three steps to relieve and prevent Queefing;
1 kneel on your knees and ensure that the knees are far apart from each other
2 bend down and ensure the your head touches the surface (bed, floor etc) and waist pushed in
3 push the air out. Stay in the position for a few minutes while pushing out the air in episodes. The relief is felt as air escapes the vagina in flatus.
Note: You may use a little force to ensure that all the air is out but make sure you pee in advance to avoid any accidents when alleviating queefing.
These three steps relief Queefing. They can be done before sexual intercourse or exercising (or stretching) just in case there is air in the vagina and after sexual intercourse or exercising just in case air was pushed in during these activities.
