You wipe after using the toilet. A faint stain on your underwear catches your eye—clear, milky, or slightly yellow. Your stomach drops.
“Is this normal? Am I infected? Should I be worried?”
You’re not alone. Nearly 8 in 10 women feel shame or confusion about vaginal discharge (Journal of Women’s Health). Yet discharge is one of your body’s most brilliant, underrated defense systems.
As an OB-GYN who has examined over 10,000 patients, I can tell you this: vaginal discharge isn’t “gross.” It’s your biological security system—a natural, built-in guardian designed to keep you safe.
🔬 Discharge 101: Why Your Body Makes It
Forget the myths. Healthy discharge is not a “problem” to hide or fix. It’s your body doing exactly what it’s meant to:
