Why do I get bleached underwear?

This is something most people with a vagina will encounter at some point in their lives. Most people don’t feel comfortable talking about it as it’s seen as ‘dirty’ or ‘abnormal’ - but it is quite the opposite.

Bleaching in underwear occurs due to the acidity of vaginal discharge. Discharge is completely normal and a part of the vagina’s self cleaning process.

A healthy vagina is pH 3.8 - 4.5 during your reproductive years. The acidity comes from the bacteria that live in your vagina and is a sign of good health.

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Image: Knickers bleached by vaginal discharge