Practice good hygiene
A healthy vagina secretes some discharge every day, according to experts. Discharge may go unnoticed. But most women will secrete a white or clear, non-offensive discharge that changes within the month. To avoid infections, gynecologist Dr. Elizabeth Farrell suggests:
- Avoiding G-string underwear, which encourages the transport of bacteria from the rectum into the vagina.
- Choosing 100 percent cotton pads, tampons and liners.
- Changing your menstrual products frequently.
- Wearing breathable cotton underwear only.
- Making sure to change wet swimwear and sweaty leggings as soon as you can.