My first and only period was on May 15, 2003, and it hasn't come back since. Sometimes a clear liquid comes out. What does this mean? Is it normal or not?

Look, it's super normal for your first period to be a bit erratic and for your cycles to take time to get properly established. Many doctors say that in the first year or two, cycles can be quite irregular, like having a period and then not having one for a while, or it coming on different dates. Not having had sexual intercourse doesn't affect your period at all, because it's a natural process of your body.

Clear discharge

About this clear liquid you're seeing, that's also totally normal, okay? It's what we call vaginal discharge and almost everyone has it. It helps to clean the vagina and keep everything healthy there. The color and consistency can change a bit during your cycle: sometimes it's clearer and more stretchy, other times it might be more whitish or sticky. If it doesn't have a strong odor and doesn't cause you itching or irritation, everything is fine, you can rest easy!

What to do and when to tell an adult

During this puberty phase, your body is going through millions of changes, and menstruation is just one of them. If you become very worried about the irregularity, or if the discharge changes a lot in color, smell, or bothers you, it's always a good idea to talk to a trusted adult, like your mom, dad, or someone in the family. They can take you to a doctor to clear up all your doubts. It's good for you to try to observe if the discharge appears at a specific time of the month or if there's any pattern, just so you can get to know your body better. And if you want to get an idea of how close is my first period?, you can take the quiz here on the site!