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The Damp Undies Dilemma

 

 

Six months to a year before their first period, girls start to produce vaginal discharge that makes underwear feel damp. This is how your body clears dead cells from the vagina to keep you free of infection. The fluid is usually thin and slightly sticky but can be thick and gooey. Color ranges from clear to off-white, says Dr. Mary Ann LoFrumento, a pediatrician in Morristown, N.J.
 
If your discharge develops a fishy smell, causes itching or burning, or looks dark, this is a sign of a vaginal infection so see a doc for a fast remedy.
 
Another totally different reason for the watery feeling could be urine drops from holding it too long. Never do that—not peeing leads to urinary tract infections. Now you have a great excuse for a hall pass!

BY ANDREA T. ON 11/1/2009 7:00:00 AM 138 COMMENTS

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ALL my relatives(that I know of) Got there periods when they were around 14-16.I got mine when I was 11.Am I normal?

 

Hey babe, Yep! There are way more factors than just your family history when it comes to getting your period. Pretty much any time it happens for you is when it's supposed to happen. Your body knows what it's doing.

xoxo Allie

Allie S.

lipsmackergal5 on 3/8/2010 9:39:48 PM


ALL my relatives(that I know of) Got there periods when they were around 14-16.I got mine when I was 11.Am I normal?

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lipsmackergal5 on 3/8/2010 9:38:21 PM

when discharge that is white dries it looks yellowish cool huh! yeah its looks like you wiped urself after you went to the restroom. okay so the ppl who want to know what it feels like to have ur period well get a pad fill it up with water wring it out and put in you underwear, walk around, now you know!!!!i sound like bill nye the science guy i know that is childish but we have to watch it! also for some ppl they wipe themselves after going #2 and it leaves a stain in your underwear(gross, but true,i dont but my friend does) just look(if you do) that will most likely be the color of your period.mother nature is wonderful

Ladybug863 on 3/1/2010 10:53:41 PM

lip-smacker that is really like i really didnt need to know that i mean discharge comes from you know its like licking your sweaty armpits yuck!!!!!!

Ladybug863 on 3/1/2010 10:44:47 PM

Mod I have been gettting a discharage for three years now And haven't started my period Is there anything wrong

 

Hey girl! Probably not. You may just be starting to develop faster and it will hit soon. But, if you're really worried, head to a doc. They will be able to tell you more of what's goin on with your bod.

-Taeler

Taeler L.

d3st!Ny8) on 2/20/2010 12:06:33 PM

i have been getting the discharge for 3 years and havent started my period is there anything wrong

d3st!Ny8) on 2/20/2010 12:56:02 AM

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD okay so alot of the time now i will just be doing something like eating running reading ect, and all of a sudden it feels like i pee my pants and when i go see all i see is clear (It mostly happens during P.E at skool)and it was no color. its just like pouring water on your panties, its damp but no color what is that?

 


Hey chicky, I'm super busy right now, I'd love to chat and answer your question, but it's just not possible at the moment. I'm sure our lovely bloggers will help you, trust me they give great advice. Thanks for understanding. xoxo Lynae


Lynae P.

lunastar on 2/15/2010 5:33:40 PM

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how often are you supposed to get discharge? thanks for the help. i <3 all the mods Smile




hey girl! i am not sure you should ask a doctor. 
Eryn G.

diver_girl on 2/14/2010 8:48:30 PM

MOD i hav had discharge since summer of 2009 im 11 1/2 . wen do u think ill hav my period plz anser

 

Hey girl!

If it has been non-stop, maybe you should see a doctor. But usually, discharge means it should be coming soon. So be ready, just don't hold your breath 'til it comes! <3 your mod babes

Hallie R.

clyde608h on 2/2/2010 2:16:23 PM

ive had discharge since the summer (2009) wen do u think ill hav my period... plz answer

clyde608h on 2/2/2010 2:14:42 PM

 Hey doll.  You may get it soon but it's still hard to tell.  Talk with your mom about the cramps and discharge.

Tyler J.

blackrose800 on 12/21/2009 12:24:41 PM

MOD MOD MOD!!!! are doctors predictions for periods usually right or close? bcuz my doc said i would get mine near christmas!!!1 i really hope shes right cuz i feel left out when ppl talk about it




Hey girl! They might be. 
Eryn G.

18girlsalie on 12/13/2009 6:45:04 PM

MOD does this mean im going to gte my period soon im 12 and i gr 7 im a little over 34a i have hair down thier and arm pit hair shave my legs m arms and my vage sometimes pluss i hae had discharge for 1 year plz plz plz answer pluss my mom found a pa in my room and asked me if i have my period and i said no cause i dnt

 

Hey girl!

 

Talk to your mom -- she will help you! Or your doc or school nurse.

 

XO


Sammy

Sammy d.

cheky1111 on 12/11/2009 6:48:36 PM

MOD! Is it normal to feel when your discharge comes out? Does this meen i will get my period soon?(i dont have it yet)Thanks, xoxo AvaBlock

 

Hey girly, yep it's completely normal to feel your discharge. The arrival of periods can be so tricky, so it's hard to say when you will get yours. But once you start noticing more changes in your bod, you know it's coming. So in the meantime get prepared with some pads and visit our Period Page to learn all about periods and discharge. Smile

Lynae P.

AvaBlock on 12/9/2009 6:50:34 PM

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i think i get this but im not sure. it kinda looks like theres a booger in my undies.... does this mean im getting my period soon?
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thanks!




Hey girl! it might mean that. 
Eryn G.

lootiegal on 12/6/2009 7:24:58 PM

I was wondering if your discharge doesn't come out or is sort of clumpy?Is that normal or not???????

ForrestRun515 on 11/30/2009 4:54:43 PM

I need to know for sure if it's discharge that I have or not!!!

 

 

Hey chicky, discharge is the clear or whitish fluid that comes from your vagina. Sometimes it's sticky or gel-like. Smile

Lynae P.

ForrestRun515 on 11/27/2009 10:53:42 PM

Hey Girls How do i ask my mom when she got her period so i know about when ill have mine? Please respnd ive never talked to her about this kinda stuff

meimei on 11/25/2009 11:16:01 PM

MOD! MOD! I'm so confused i need to know what discharge is i still dont understand it! my mom got her period when she was 13 and i think i might be having discharge i dont stinking know im 10! im having like this white stuff in my " " and i dont know what it is is it discharge? let me know please respond!!!! :/




Hey girl, that's discharge. That's a sign your bod's going through puberty, but know that just 'cause your mom got her period when she was 13 doesn't mean you will. Your bod's unique and everyone's time is different. Don't worry about it.

xoxo 
Alyssa B.

iloveseth on 11/25/2009 5:54:29 PM

MODMODMODMODMODD.....I NEEED help! im ten and im supposed to get my period at 12 but i have boobs,pubes,discharge, the whole deal.....am i going to get my period early??? thx, plzz write back Smile

 

Hey girl! There's really no set time you will get your period. Those are all good signs but it still may be a while before you get it!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

domofan on 11/24/2009 1:10:01 AM

MODMODMOD!!!!! help ive been having discharge 4 a while but im supposed to hav my period in like another year.....help!

 

Hey girl! Be patient, you'll get it soon. Try not to worry! All the signs are normal so it could take another year for you to get yours!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

domofan on 11/24/2009 1:06:42 AM

MOD! MOD! MOD!!! MOD!!!!
hey babes watsup? ok well is it ok if ur discharge is like brownish?? (is it even ur discharge?!!) please answer my question. If it's not a discharge, wat the heck is it?!! thanks!




Hey babe,




Discharge should be clear or milky, but don't fret just yet. Check out these two links for more info:












xoxo Keltie  




 
Keltie E.

luvpeacehappiness<3 on 11/23/2009 9:22:06 PM

u know ur periods on the way when the discharge stops. it's not always a good idea to wear a pantyliner all the time cuz that can get really expensive(been there done that NOT GOOD) just wear one when u have ur fave undies on or something like that. this will be my 7th period coming up

dinkaba11 on 11/23/2009 1:46:36 AM

u know ur periods on the way when the discharge stops. it's not always a good idea to wear a pantyliner all the time cuz that can get really expensive(been there done that NOT GOOD) just wear one when u have ur fave undies on or something like that. this will be my 7th period coming up

dinkaba11 on 11/23/2009 1:46:29 AM

MOD MOD <3 I EAT MY DISCHARGE AND MY MOM YELLS A ME 4 THAT SHOULD I STOP? MY FRIEND TOLD ME IT WAS HEALTHY! PLEASE HELP ME!!! thanks ;)

 

Hey girl, that's not a good idea.  You should definitely try to stop that habit.  Best, Kristen <3

Kristen Y.

luvpeacehappiness<3 on 11/22/2009 7:19:11 PM

MOD MOD MOD is it normal (or is it even a discharge) for your discharge to be like white but like dried out and spread on your underwear???! Because, thats how mine has been being for the past year. please answer!! THANK YAH

 

Hey girl!  Yep, that's normal.  No worries! best, Kristen <3

Kristen Y.

luvpeacehappiness<3 on 11/22/2009 7:06:50 PM

MOD!!!! How can you tell discharge from a period??? Please help I've seen clear and sometimes white-yellow goop in my underwear sometimes there is a lot and sometimes it is just a little is this my period???

 

Hey chica, discharge is usually clear, whitish and sometimes sticky, while your period is red and bloody and a little heavier.

Lynae P.

xninawazherexx on 11/22/2009 4:28:36 PM

MOd!!!!!!!!!
I never got discharge before my first period. is that normal? and sometimes my discharge now has a few green or blue specks in it, but i think it might just be lint, and i have a guy doc and my mom wont let me change docs. what shoudl i do cuz i dont feel comfy with my doc anymore. and i basically have to b forced into those papery dress things.





Hey girl, check out this
page and see if it helps:


http://www.girlslife.com/hub/periods-period.aspx


 


We have everything you need
to know about all things period!
, Your Blog
Patrol Babes



 
Megan R.

kelkellkelly on 11/21/2009 12:34:32 PM

My discharge sometimes smells fishy. But not all the time. What should I do.

Darktwilight17 on 11/20/2009 4:04:33 PM

MOD!
well sometimes i like freak out (in my head of course!) because i think i got my period but is just discharge. this is really gross, but when you get your period, does it "feel" different than just discharge?




Hey girl, not really honestly. You really don't feel much if anything. Nonetheless, you should def wear a pantyliner -- that way your panties don't get stained when your period really does come.

xoxo 
Alyssa B.

auburngirl220 on 11/18/2009 8:49:17 PM

can discharge be like dry and not gooey but kind of stuck to your underwear????

paramoreforever on 11/18/2009 7:35:14 PM

And to haileygirl: you probably won't have your period for another couple of years, because it sounds like your just starting puberty! but be prepared just in case!

and to sablegirl3: yup! that's discharge! good for you! you should be getting ur period soon!

taylorswift on 11/18/2009 6:14:20 PM

Ok guys, I think I can answer many of your questions! I am 12, have not had my period, but have had discharge for 10 months, and my boobs started developing about 2 years ago. That most likely means I'll be starting my period within the next 6 months. But here are the answers to your commonly asked questions:

How do you know if you have discharge: basically you feel wet in your pants, but you know you didn't pee yourself. If it gets bad for me, i put in a pantiliner, but if you don't wanna do that then you can just live with it, because it's not that bad. The color is basically like offwhite, but when it dries its kinda yellowish. but if yours is pink red or brown, then you had your period.

False alarms: you can have a false alarm, where there is a little blodd, but it's not your period, that has happened to my friend but it's perfectly normal.


How to know if your period is coming soon (like in the next week): if youve got boobs, hair down there, and are acting grumpy have had discharge FOREVER and r having cramps, then you're about to get your period. Promise

How to know if your period is coming soon (like in the next 6 months to a year): if you've got boobs, hairs down therre, and have been getting discharge for about a year or more then expect your period fairly soon.


But don't expect your period right after your boobs start growing or right after you start getting discharge because you'll be disspointed.

Tips for dealing with discharge: It's so annoying,at first you'll probably be paranoid, and you'll use lots of liners and pads, but eventually you get used to it and you won't care anymore...also for me i started getting discharge about 3-4 months before i started getting signifigant hair down there


hope this helps Smile

taylorswift on 11/18/2009 6:11:50 PM

MOD MOD MOD! Just wondering, is it normal to get discharge and your period at the same time? Like, I'm getting a REALLY lite period this month but I have lots of discharge. Is that normal?




Hey babe,


Yep, that's normal!

xoxo Allie


Allie S.

popcorn159 on 11/18/2009 4:54:12 PM

MODMODMOD! I have been having this "discharge" stuff for over a year and almost a year and a half. I used to find it in little amounts but just recently I went to the bathroom and there was a big wet spot in my underwear. Luckily I was at home. Should i put a tampon in? Or not? HELP PLASE!

 

Hey girl! If it is not your period then no. Just throw on a pantyliner to help combat the discharge.

-Taeler

Taeler L.

shorty52294 on 11/15/2009 11:03:20 PM

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MY FRIEND EATS HER DISCHARGE! UGH! WHAT SHUD I DO??!!?!?!?!

 

There's no reason at all that she should be doing that. Contact an adult or doctor ASAP.

Miliana B.

lip-smacker on 11/15/2009 7:37:00 AM

I am due for my period today and i havent gotten it yet...... but i do have a light red thing that looks vaginal digcharge... is that my period.... i just got it last month... so... ya... and could that be a problem with my vagina?

saf2009 on 11/14/2009 10:18:59 PM

How can you be sure that you actually have your period?Is there some sign that I should know about,other than the blood in your underwear!!!!!!!!!

ForrestRun515 on 11/14/2009 10:13:48 PM

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I HAVE SOOOOOOOOOOO MANY COMMENTS BUT IF I COMMENT ON HERE WILL IT SHOW UP ON MY FACEBOOK U DONT HAVE TO ANWSER THIS BUT I F U WANT TO U CAN

 

hey girl! I am not sure, but I dont think so.

Eryn G.

makeupgirl7 on 11/14/2009 4:03:58 PM

Discharge is so annoying, I almost always have to wear a pantiliner, to avoid the 'wet panties' problem, but I guess it's just one of those things you have to live with.
-H-

CountryCutie4 on 11/13/2009 4:45:34 PM

heyy people! haha trust me those of you that want your period-i wanted mine too and now i hate it!!! but if u have any questions leave it on my profile!! id be happy to help-im the first outta all my friends so i didnt have anyone to help me and it really blows-but stick to ur friends guys cuz they will help-i got mine in sixth grade and i was bawling in the bathroom-i had to go to the nurse and wait an hour for my mom to bring me new pants!!!Tong but my friends were there for me and they even got outta class cuz they told thei teachers their friend was having "girl issues" it was really sweet of them but just remember to stay close to your friends cuz they will make it so much easier for you!

luvsoccercutie on 11/12/2009 8:42:47 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOd!!!! I have been having mood swings, discharge, sometimes I just feel dizzy (once in lunch the room started spinning randomly) I hav kinda been losing my appetite, and hav hair under my arms and down there. I am completely flat chested tho! R these signs I might get my "." soon? I saw eflores' comment but no one answered. Also I measured my chest and for my ribcage I got 28 and the other one I got 30. What size am I? Thank you!

 

Hey girl, sounds like you may get your period soon, but no one can say for sure excpet Mother Nature. As far as the rib cage thing measure it one more time. It should double up on either 30 inches or 28 inches. Whichever one you get that is what you are.

 

xoxo Olivia

Olivia A.

luckyducky14 on 11/12/2009 4:31:24 PM

MODMODMODMODMOD ive had discharge for about a year now and all of a sudden its gotten more watery im worried should i see a doctor

 

Hey girl! That sounds pretty normal. I would wait it out a week or so and see what happens or if there are any changes. If no changes and you're still super worried, head to the doc for a routine checkup!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

alennia on 11/12/2009 8:51:34 AM

There is no way that I can get my period!My mom told me that when you wipe your butt, and you put your underwear back on, you can get some poop on your underwear!Is that true or not?I hope that I haven't started my periods!!!!!!

ForrestRun515 on 11/11/2009 9:29:28 PM

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Alot of girl or women have told me that when you are about to start your first period you get signs for example: PMS (bloating,cramps, mood swings,etc.)VAGINAL DISCHARGE!.I know this is true but some also say you also get dizzy, breaths hurtalso they harden and soften, diarreah and lose appetite,stomach hurt when you go to the restroom, IS THIS TRUE? I still dont start my first period so i have to be prepared and alerted!
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eflores85658 on 11/11/2009 8:36:11 PM

How you can you tell if it's actually discharge?When it dries will it be a certain color or not?My underwear are normally brown when I'm going to the bathroom?IS THAT NORMAL OR NOT?




Hey babe, the brown is actually dried blood for your period. Normal discharge is clear. Check out this page: http://www.girlslife.com/post/2009/05/13/00-Period-Advice.aspx
katelin s.

ForrestRun515 on 11/10/2009 9:59:29 PM

Is there a normal color for discharge or not?

 

Hey chica, the normal color for discharge is clear or whitish. When it turns yellow or green then something is wrong.

Lynae P.

ForrestRun515 on 11/8/2009 3:15:04 PM

How can you tell if it's actually discharge?I have damp undies almost all the time but,is there some other reason for that?My sis still wets the bed and she's in high school!I need some serious help!!!!!And is there a certain time to start shave your pubic hair?

 

Usually it's just discharge, girlie. I'm not an expert on bed-wetting, so talk to your parents and a doctor to help. And don't shave unless it's summer and you're going to the pool. I guess when it becomes noticeable, it's time to shave the bikini line. Best,

Miliana B.

ForrestRun515 on 11/8/2009 12:36:59 PM

MOD!!!MOD!!!MOD!!!
I am 13 and I have had discharge for about a year now. I have "hair" and a size 34A chest. When do you think ill get my period? thankss... Smile

 


 

 

 Hey girlie! This is a great question! Every girl's body is different. It's not something you can calculate. Just wait til yours body is ready! In the meantime, you could ask a trusted adult, or doctor about any other questions you might have.


 

 

xoxo Kerra

Kerra S.

Jesabeth on 11/7/2009 10:17:57 PM

Oh No,

In my opinion the damp undie dilemma can be confusing because I have noticed that I get that watery feeling around my period but I have also had that watery feeling down there while I have been kissing a guy I really like. Its kind of embarrassing when it happens but at least the guy doesnt know whats going on.

Does that happen with anyone else and do you feel embarrassed like I do?

luckykel on 11/7/2009 2:43:59 PM



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