Vaginal flatulence
Vaginal flatulence (flatus vaginalis in Latin) is an emission or expulsion of air from the vagina that may occur during or after sexual intercourse or (less often) during other sexual acts, stretching, or exercise. The sound is somewhat comparable to flatulence from the anus but does not involve waste gases and thus often has no specific odor associated. Slang terms for vaginal flatulence include vart, queef and fanny fart (mostly British).
More serious conditions
Vaginal gas that involves a strong odor or fecal matter may be a result of colovaginal fistula, a serious condition involving a tear between the vagina and colon, which can result from surgery, childbirth, diseases (such as Crohn’s disease), and other causes. This condition can lead to urinary tract infection and other complications. This can also be a symptom of an internal female genital prolapse, a condition most often caused by childbirth.
Forcing air into the vagina, especially by blowing in order to cause vaginal flatulence during cunnilingus, can cause an air embolism in pregnant women, which is a potentially life-threatening condition for both woman and fetus
Popular culture
Vaginal flatulence was featured in the cable television series South Park during the 13th season of the show in episode number 1304, "Eat, Pray, Queef." The episode spoofed and examined gender-based double standards with respect to humor, prudery, and bodily function.
The term queef was featured in the 17th episode of season 3 of the cable television series South Park "World Wide Recorder Concert." and subsequently adopted by popular culture.
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