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Question

well hopefully u can help i dont want to sound gross.
anyway here goes.
I have notice most of the time some kind of wetness down at my privite area. It dont have a smell ,,,,sometime its i clear and then sometimes is kinda white milky color.What is it?
Should i be worried?

thanks for the advise

i went for a pap smeer about 2 weeks ago and everything is normal

awwwwwwwwwwww thanks so much too all the sweet people for the great advise

i am 23 years old

Answer 1

That wetness is just you becoming a woman. You are not pregnant, it is just a natural thing. You have nothing to worry about.

"Vaginal mucus is a natural substance occurring within the vagina, particularly the cervix, that maintains a certain level of moisture at all times. The consistency of vaginal mucus changes according to the period of the menstrual cycle. Both the chemical make-up and the physical consistency (viscosity) change during this time.

Excessive, or oddly coloured, mucus may indicate various infections of the vagina, or pregnancy."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaginal_mucus

If you're worried that it's abnormal you should talk to your mom or your doctor.

You would know if it's a yeast infection b/c you would be seriously itchy down there. It is not a STD - there's no mistaking that either. It is not an infection - don't let these people worry you.

Here are some good links:

http://www.gurl.com/
http://www.scarleteen.com/
http://www.onewoman.com/redspot/
http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/Cat7.html

Answer 2

Don't worry, you're not pregnant. What this wetness is, is your natural lubricant. All women produce it, some more than others, some less. Sometimes it comes in a variety of colors. This is completely natural. It keeps bacteria out of your vaginal area and keeps your reproductive organs, well part of them at least, moist so that when you decide to have intercourse then it won't hurt. Because if you were to be dry then it would create friction and it would be like rug burn on the inside of your vagina.

The only cause for concern should be if it starts smelling foul, fishy or yeasty. Then you may have a urinary tract infection, or something else and then you need to see a doctor.

Don't worry about it your current discharge though, just wash down there daily while you shower, NEVER put soap INSIDE your vagina or crouch. Use a luffa with some suds and just swish it around down there. Because just like an armpit, in a vagainal area bacteria can grow and become smelly, and while your discharge pushes the bacteria out, it does not elimiante them.

I hope this helps even if it is a bit awkward of an explination. Email me if you have more questions

Answer 3

Having discharge is part of being a woman. The viscosity (thickness) and color of your discharge (the wet stuff you speak of) will change throughout the month with your hormones. At the beginning of the month it should be clear and more liquid. As you get closer to the end of the month (or 28 days) it will get thicker and white/yellowish. This is normal and healthy. It may even turn a rusty color shortly before your period. Do not panick this is normal. Having a scent down there is also normal, so don't lose your marbles. However, if it smells bitter, rancid, or otherwise really bad, you need to see a doctor immediately.

It's important that you realize that this isn't gross. Nothing about your body is. Don't ever let anyone tell you that you or things down there are gross. If they do, just ignore them. This is part of being a woman, and nothing to be ashamed of.

This could just be a change in hormones. Taking new birth control, stress, diet, and stuff like that will affect these things. See a doctor to be sure.

Answer 4

Don't let some of these uninformed people scare you sweetie. What you're experiencing is called cervical mucus. Depending on where you are in your cycle it could be clear and watery or thick and milky. The thinner and runnier it is the more fertile you are. Go to yahoo and put cervical mucus into the search. It has nothing to do with you being pregnant although your vagina does produce more if you are pregnant. Unless there's a foul odor or its any other color than white you don't have anything to worry about.

Answer 5

IT may not be a cause for alarm, you said it does not smell, that is good, if you have itching and a smell it might be an infection of one kind or another, yeast infection or others, SEE A DOCTOR.
We ladies do have natural leaks from time to time, clear or white occasionally, is not too bad, white with itching is.
The natural lube you're talking about is often "discharge." Just as every woman's genitals look unique, every woman's discharge is unique, in terms of amount, color, and scent. A number of things can cause one's vaginal fluids to change character. A lot of women notice that their natural secretions change over the course of their menstrual cycle. At some times of the month, the natural vaginal lube may be thinner and more watery; at other times of the month, it may become thicker and stickier.

A number of other things can cause changes in vaginal fluids, including:

yeast infections
bacterial infections
sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis
pregnancy
the birth control pill
allergies to anything used on the genitals, such as soaps, creams, powders, laundry detergent, fabric softeners, feminine hygiene spray, douches, spermicides
medical conditions that change the balance of hormones (chemicals) in the blood
When you go to a health care provider, s/he will ask you lots of questions about your body. The provider will probably want to know whether this lube is a change for you, or whether you've always had a lot of natural lubrication. You'll be asked if you are noticing anything else, such as a strong, unpleasant odor, or a new color or consistency. The provider will want to know if you have any other symptoms, such as pain, itching, or burning in your vaginal area, or any pain, burning, or other difficulties when you pee. S/he will probably examine your vulva, and may take a small sample of the secretion to look at under a microscope. If you have an infection, medicines are available to take care of it.

One last thought: some young women mistake urine leaking from their bladders for fluid leaking from their vaginas. If it is urine leaking, it could mean a bladder infection, which is pretty common in girls, young women, and women (again, there are medicines to treat bladder infections). Lots of girls and women also notice that they sometimes leak a little urine when they sneeze, cough, or laugh really hard. There's a reason for that expression, "I laughed so hard, I peed my pants!" It's pretty annoying when it happens, but normal. Girls and women have a very short distance between their bladders and the outside world, so pee can easily sneak out when laughter, for example, squeezes a full bladder. Kegel exercises can help, if this is the cause.

Answer 6

Typically women have different discharges for different times during their cycle...usually if there is no odor and it is clear or whiteish like you said, it is completely normal and I don't think you should be concerned about it at all - and don't feel abnormal! If you really find that you're uncomfortable or you have an discomfort that goes with the discharge you can make an appointment with your doctor and ask any questions you have. But, based on what you said, you shouldn't worry - it sounds completely normal.

Answer 7

It may just be normal discharge.The vagina has its own natural cleansing function and will at times cleanse itself.
If there is a smell and it turns yellow you may have an infection (yeast )which is normal for women to get at any time.It can stem from too much sugar in the body, tight jeans, or not drinking enough water.For now just bathe and clean the vaginal area good.Wear a pantyliner so you wont mess up your underwear.It should go away.If it gets worse like, itching, yellowish, and smelly go see a doctor.

Answer 8

provided there is no odor and you aren't itchy, it is probably a normal bodily discharge. It happens to women all the time. However, if it becomes very thick, yellowed, itchy or carries an odor, you should contact your doctor. Those symptoms would indicate a yeast infection. Don't worry. Without any of the above symptoms, you're fine.

Answer 9

I have had the exact same thing and been to the doctor a few times for it, cause i figure something has to be wrong. But each time I go, the do test after test, and they say nothing wrong. It's just you normal wet stuff.
Try keeping a pad on, but make sure to take it off before you start to get freaky with someone.

Answer 10

This is just a normal discharge that all women have. I'm wondering how old you are, because you should have learned this in health class. It's completely normal, hun. Don't worry about it too much, just practice good hygiene, and everything will be fine.