I’ve been getting a lot more discharge lately and I don’t have my period yet

Okay so totally normal. A lot more discharge is usually a sign that your body is getting ready for your period to start, like soon! It's one of those secret clues your body gives you before the main event.

Your body makes discharge to keep things clean and healthy down there, and it changes throughout your cycle. Before your period, it can get thicker and a little cloudy, or even a bit stretchy and clear, because your hormones are doing their thing. It's literally just your body's way of like, cleaning house before your period arrives, and it can go on for a few months before your first period or even longer for some people. You might notice it more in your underwear.

If the discharge is a weird color (like green or gray), or if it smells really strong and different, or if it makes you itchy or uncomfortable, that's when you should definitely tell a grown-up, just to make sure everything's okay. But usually, more discharge before your period is just your body sending you a heads-up! Btw, if you want to find out roughly when yours is coming, there's a quiz on this site: how close is my first period? — takes like a minute.