For women and people with vulvas, getting wet doesn't just happen during sexual activity. In fact, vaginas lubricate themselves pretty regularly. But, when you commence any kind of sexual activity and are feeling turned on, the Bartholin and Skene glands get to work and start producing more natural lubrication. This is a perfectly normal, biological and physiological response to being aroused. It's good and healthy, and makes sex in any form more pleasurable. We might all know this, but still, it's a super common worry among women and vulva-having people that being "too wet" could turn a partner off.

Q: I think there may be something wrong with my vagina. Is there anything I can do to make my vagina less dry? And why is it happening?

We got a few questions from our readers about wetness down there and went straight to the expert, certified sex therapist Dr. Janet Brito, for answers. The glands in your cervix and vaginal wall create essential lubrication to protect your genital area from injury or tearing, and keep your vagina clean and moist. Depending on where you are in your cycle and hormone levels, the amount of cervical fluid could vary. Keep in mind that this fluid, or something similar, also appears during sex.