The internet, with its limitless wealth of information, is an immeasurably useful tool for countless reasons. Among its many advantages, the fact that it serves as a bottomless well of shared knowledge arguably makes it one of the greatest inventions of recent centuries./i
There is no topic you can’t explore or question that’s beyond your reach if you know where to look. Mysteries that would have remained unsolved in previous decades can now be addressed with just a few clicks and keystrokes.
Over the years, we’ve seen many old myths debunked online. Similarly, life-hacks and helpful hints that were once known only to a select few have become common knowledge.
For instance, have you ever wondered why your underwear sometimes looks like it’s been stained by a bleach spot? If you have, you’re not alone. Many women have posed this question online, seeking answers.
And answers they found. It turns out these patches of discoloration have nothing to do with your washing machine, as some might have speculated.
Dr. Vanessa MacKay, from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, explains: “The vagina has a self-cleaning mechanism through natural secretions. It contains beneficial bacteria that serve to protect it.”
According to the National Institutes of Health, the usual vaginal pH ranges between 3.8 and 5.0, making it moderately acidic compared to the naturally neutral pH level of 7.
Dr. MacKay adds that it’s perfectly normal and healthy for women to have clear or white discharge from their vagina, and disturbing the natural balance can lead to infections.
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