What Does Your Vagina Discharge Tell You?

Dry Discharge, the G Type

This type of discharge is dry, pasty and impenetrable, and is associated with a feeling of dryness at the vulva. It’s produced at infertile times, i.e. at all times except ovulation.

Dry discharge shows up a few days before and after your period

Let’s try to make this clear. Your infertile days are usually a few days after your period and a few days before your next period. That’s why they’re called “dry days.” These are the days when you’re least likely to get pregnant if you engage in unprotected sex.

The purpose of the dry, pasty G Type discharge is to block sperm from entering the uterus. In my mind, the “G” stands for “Gate.” It’s like a gatekeeper telling the visitors, “Hey, right now we’re closed for business. Come back another time.”

Creamy Discharge, the L Type

As estrogen levels begin to rise, the cervix produces a more liquid type of vaginal discharge. This causes the vaginal sensation to be more sticky and wet.

Creamy discharge appears when you approach ovulation (day 7-11)

You may notice white creamy mucus at the opening of your vagina that feels sticky or tacky between your dry days and your ovulation days. If you have a 28-day cycle, you’ll probably notice the creamy mucus on days 7-11, for example.

Compared to the dry discharge, the creamy discharge is thinner, but still rather dense. The purpose of the creamy L Type discharge is to catch and filter out some of the abnormal or poor-quality sperm cells before they reach the uterus.

In my mind, the “L” stands for “Leader.” This is the test to weed out the weak sperm and select only the strongest and most viable sperm cells, who may be lucky enough to unite with the precious egg princess.

Egg white-like Discharge, the S Type

As ovulation approaches, a more stretchy and slippery type of discharge is produced. It’s often referred to as an egg white-like mucus. This condition creates a distinctively wet sensation at your vulva, and strings of egg white-like discharge, sometimes mixed with clumps of creamy discharge.

Egg white-like discharge is produced when you ovulate (day 12-16)

This is a clear sign of ovulation. If you notice clear and slippery egg white-like discharge, you’re probably ovulating. Your ovulation days are usually 12 to 16 days before your next expected period. This is the prime time to engage in unprotected sex if you want to be pregnant, or the “slippery days” if you want to avoid pregnancy.

The purpose of the egg white-like discharge is to create or facilitate pathways for the shortlisted sperm to enter the uterus. In my mind, the “S” stands for “Swim.” This is when the eager sperm cells swim vigorously across the canal to get closer to the egg princess.

Lubricating Discharge, the P Type

Finally, as ovulation is imminent, the mucus loses its stretch and becomes extremely lubricating. This produces a slippery sensation in the vulva.

Lubricating discharge indicates your peak fertility (last day of ovulation)

The last day that P Type mucus is produced is the most fertile day of the whole cycle, i.e. the day before the egg is released or the day it is released.

The P Type mucus is so named because of its rich potassium content. In my mind, though, I associate the “P” with “Peak.” It’s the peak of the union of the prince sperm and the princess egg, as the sperm pass through the cervix to the uterus.