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People Are Just Realizing Why They Get Bleached Patches In Their Panties
People are just learning why they get bleached patches in their panties.
If you’ve never seen it before, it can be confusing – but rest assured, it’s a common occurrence and is completely normal.
Curious TikTok users have questioned such stains, leading to an answer and reassurance from followers.
Meanwhile, experts at the V**ina Museum have to X (formerly Twitter) and shared pictures of underwear with such stains.
Reassuring their followers, they said: “Lighter patches in your knickers are normal, and there’s nothing to be ashamed of.”
V**inas have the power to change the color of panties, and it’s down to natural pH levels.
A pH level indicates how acidic or alkaline something is. A healthy v**ina should have a pH level between 3.8 and 4.5 – anything that has a pH level lower than seven has acidic properties.
Although this may seem incredibly acidic, it’s actually for your own good.
Naturally occurring bacteria, called lactobacilli, keeps your v**gina’s pH at a normal level.
V**inal discharge’s acidity protects you against uncomfortable infections, such as thrush and bacterial v**inosis.
So it’s discharge that stains or changes the color of underwear, and it’s particularly noticeable in darker panties.
V**inal discharge varies from person to person and changes depending on the stage in the menstrual cycle.
While some have noticed a thicker discharge before getting their period, others have noted a watery discharge when ovulating.
Dr. Vanessa MacKay, a spokeswoman for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, explains how the v**ina is designed to clean itself.
“The v**ina is designed to clean itself with natural secretions,” the expert says (via The Sun).
“The v**ina contains good bacteria, which are there to protect it. If these bacteria are disturbed, it can lead to infection, such as bacterial v**inosis or thrush, and inflammation.
“It’s normal and healthy for a woman to produce a clear or white discharge from her v**ina. This mucus is produced naturally from the neck of the womb, known as the cervix.
“Healthy discharge doesn’t have a strong smell or color, but women may feel an uncomfortable wetness.”
It’s important a person works out what is normal for them. You should speak to a GP if you notice your discharge has changed in color or consistency.
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