Your Discharge Is Talking — Here’s How to Listen

Let’s break a taboo, shall we?

Vaginal discharge.
You’ve seen it in your underwear. You’ve probably wondered if it’s “normal.” Maybe even panicked once or twice.

But here’s the truth no one ever told us in health class:
Discharge is your body’s way of talking to you.
It’s not “gross.” It’s not a hygiene issue. It’s information—and once you learn how to read it, it becomes one of your body’s most powerful tools for self-awareness.

 

So What’s It Saying?

Your discharge changes throughout your cycle in response to hormones, stress, diet, and even your microbiome health. Here’s a quick breakdown of common types and what they often signal:

• Clear or stretchy (like egg whites):
  Ovulation is coming! Your estrogen is rising, and your body is creating the ideal environment for sperm to move.

•  White and creamy:
  Totally normal during the luteal phase (post-ovulation) or right before your period. Think of it as your body winding down from its fertile window.

• Yellow or greenish:
  Could indicate an infection—especially if paired with a strong odor or itching. Time to check in with your provider.

• Gray or fishy-smelling:
  Possible BV (bacterial vaginosis), which happens when the vaginal pH becomes less acidic and bad bacteria take over.

• Thick, white, and clumpy (think cottage cheese):
  Classic yeast infection territory. Often comes with itching, burning, or general irritation.

 

What We Don’t Recommend

When discharge shifts, the knee-jerk reaction might be to:

• Scrub it away with scented soaps
  

• Reach for a douche
  

• Or worse—ignore it and feel embarrassed
  
  

But none of that supports what your body actually needs.
In fact, douching and over-cleansing can strip away the good bacteria (hello, Lactobacillus) and make things worse.

 

What We Do Recommend

Let’s get curious instead of ashamed.
Your discharge is telling you real-time information about:

Hormonal shifts
Vaginal microbiome balance
Infection risk
Ovulation timing

And when things feel off, that’s your cue to support—not silence—your system.

A Probiotic Built for This Conversation

At With Meraki Co., we formulated With Clarity to help restore balance, reduce infections, and strengthen the vaginal ecosystem that keeps discharge healthy and predictable.

Because when your microbiome is supported, your discharge becomes a reliable signal—not a source of shame.

 

You’re Not Broken. You’re Brilliant.

Your discharge has been talking to you all along.
We’re just here to help you understand the language.

So next time you notice a change, don’t panic—pay attention.
That’s your body doing what it was designed to do: protect you.