Hey, what is this whitish-yellowish little liquid in my underwear?

This whitish-yellowish little liquid in your underwear is totally normal! It's called vaginal discharge and it's a super common sign that your body is starting to grow and prepare for your first period. It's like a natural cleaning for your body, you know?

What is discharge?

So, discharge is a liquid that comes out of your vagina and helps to clean and protect that area. It can have various colors and textures. Like, it can be clear or white, and it can look a bit yellow once it dries on your underwear, and the texture can be more liquidy or a bit thicker, like egg white. All of this is normal and changes depending on the phase of your cycle.

Why does it happen?

Discharge happens because of the hormones that are starting to work in your body as you enter puberty. It's super important because it helps keep the vagina healthy, protecting it against bacteria and infections. Discharge may start some months before a first period, so it can be a sign your body is getting ready, but it can't tell you when your period will come.

What to do?

You don't need to do anything special, just continue with your normal hygiene. Change your underwear every day, or if you feel more comfortable, use a panty liner (like a thin pad) to keep your underwear clean. Just tell an adult you trust if the discharge starts to smell really strong or bad, turns green or gray, gets a lot heavier than usual, or if it itches, feels sore or it hurts when you pee, because then it might need to be checked out. But most of the time, it's just your body working properly!