What smell and vaginal discharge is normal?
Once you start puberty a white and/or clear mucous discharge is normal. The vagina is self-cleaning. This same discharge increases the closer you get to ovulation and when you are sexually aroused. Trust me, you don’t ever want it to go away. You will also have your own scent – musky – and it will smell stronger to you than to others. This normal discharge will also continue after you get your period. You can wear a pantyliner if it bothers you. Some girls do produce more than others. Discharge and consistency are effected by diet, water intake, exercise, meds and illness. Different Types of Discharge: White: Thick, white discharge is common at the beginning and end of your cycle. Normal white discharge is not accompanied by itching. If itching is present, thick white discharge can indicate a yeast infection. Clear and stretchy: This is “fertile” mucous and means you are ovulating. Clear and watery: This occurs at different times of your cycle and can be particularly heavy after exerci
