“Now that everyone is aware, it’s completely normal to discover lighter patches in a woman’s underwear or knickers due to the acidic nature of the vag!na, with a pH range of 3.8-4.5. So, I suppose it’s time to abandon the notion of it being a result of poor hygiene. In fact, a healthy vag!na is one that can bleach the fabric.
According to Dr. Vanessa MacKay of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the vagina has a natural secretory system that allows it to clean itself. It is protected by the good bacteria that it contains.
According to the National Institutes of Health, the pH of the vagina typically fluctuates from 3.8 to 5.0, which means that it is rather acidic compared to the normally neutral pH level of 7.
Dr. MacKay continues, “Disturbing the natural balance can lead to infections, but it’s perfectly normal and healthy for women to have clear or white discharge from their vag!na.”
