How do I tell my mom I have discharge? I'm an anxious person.

Okay, so telling your mom about discharge can feel a little weird, but it's totally normal and a super important part of growing up. Most moms have been there, so it's probably not as big of a deal to her as it feels to you right now.

How to tell her

Pick a time when you two are relaxed and not rushing, like maybe when you're just hanging out or on a car ride. You can start really chill, like "Hey Mom, can we talk for a sec? I've noticed some new stuff happening with my body and I have a question about it." Or you could even leave a note if talking face-to-face feels too much at first. Just say something like, "I'm getting discharge and I think I might need some pantyliners or something." That way she knows, and you don't have to explain everything right away.

Discharge is actually a sign that your body is getting ready for your period, so it's a good thing! It usually means your first period isn't too far off, maybe in the next 6-12 months. Your mom can help you get ready for that, too.

What to do about it

Once you tell her, she can help you get things like pantyliners, which are super thin pads that just catch the discharge so your underwear stays clean and dry. It's really no biggie once you get used to it. The Soso app actually has a whole section about discharge and what's normal, so you can check that out too.