"Vulvo-vaginal gland.-- M. Huguier has given a description of a gland situated at each side of the junction of the vulva to the vagina. The gland he describes as about the size and form of an apricot kernel, and is provided with an excretory duct, about seven or eight lines in length, the external aperture of which is situated in the angle between the vulva and the border of the hymen. This gland is small until puberty, when it is developed with the other organs of generation; it becomes turgid during sexual excitement, and secretes a quatity of clear mucus-looking fluid, which it is said to ejaculate with some force. This gland is regarded as closely analagous to Cowper's gland in the male... It may be absent on one or both sides." (Med Times 1847;16:355)
This a controversial topic, though I have not researched it myself. However, this seems to settle the matter.
Bartholin's glands were first described in the 17th century by the Danish anatomist Caspar Bartholin the Younger (1655–1738). Some sources mistakenly ascribe their discovery to his grandfather, theologian and anatomist Caspar Bartholin the Elder (1585–1629). From this follows that the answer to your question is NO.
I don't claim to be an expert on female anatomy, but surely this is a clear description of ejaculation, as opposed to lubrication, plus a reason for it being inconsistent and hence controversial.
During normal sexual activity with a great lover the Bartolin's glands enhances the sexual feeling. Do you have any problem with female sexuality on your therapeutic crossings on rough seas due to vestibular imbalance:)
Bartholin's glands are more involved in lubrication, Skene's glands can collect a small amount of liquid corresponding to an ejaculation, but when large quantities of liquid are expelled it comes from the bladder, though it is not urine, it is closer to water and corresponds to a quick filtration from the kidney
I am still unclear if Huguier was right or wrong, and, if wrong, what exactly it was he got wrong.
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