Vaginal Discharge - Pads or What?

[Anonymous]

Yeah, liners likely making it worse. I would try the washable cotton flannel ones, or just swapping out underwear during the day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yeah, liners likely making it worse. I would try the washable cotton flannel ones, or just swapping out underwear during the day.

TBH, tight-fitting pants/shorts are likely making it worse. But she probably doesn't want to hear that.

[Anonymous]

Can she use a menstrual cup? I have heavy discharge on a cyclical basis, and when I want a break from the wetness, I use the “Sodtdisc” disposable ones (which I also use for periods). It works very well. Much more comfortable than panty liners.

[Anonymous]

^ I am the PP — I meant to write “Softdisc.” Sorry for the typo.

[Anonymous]

Try washable cloth panty liners. Check Amazon or Etsy.

[Anonymous]

Has she been checked for any other issues such as yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis? Im pretty sure wetness and did have happens during ovulation, I don’t think there should be wetness and discharge everyday unless there is an underlying medical issue. I’m not a Dr so I could be wrong. I know everyone is different but wetness everyday seems abnormal to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wear a liner daily now but I take it off for overnight. The liners should be changed frequently during the day. Perhaps she’s not changing it often enough?

+1 same!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wetness is just something she’s going to need to get used to but there are many things she can learn to do to minimize irritation.

Is she drying herself off well after showers before putting on underwear? Doing a good job wiping every time? Does she take showers or baths? Baths can be irritating if soap is used. What type of soap does she use down there? Make sure it’s free of dyes and chemicals and make sure she knows to rinse, rinse, rinse. Is she using clean washcloth and knows how to clean herself very well? Keeping things trimmed up if necessary can help decrease sweating that she may perceive as discharge or discomfort. Agree with different pads and frequent changes. Maybe different underwear as well, make sure they aren’t too tight. Teach her to sleep commando at night.

What horrible advice for a child! Teaching her to trim their pubic hair? There is no scientific basis for that anyway. It does not decrease sweating. Sleep commando? You’re a creep.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can she use a menstrual cup? I have heavy discharge on a cyclical basis, and when I want a break from the wetness, I use the “Sodtdisc” disposable ones (which I also use for periods). It works very well. Much more comfortable than panty liners.

A menstrual cup for some discharge?? You’re insane.

[Anonymous]

She needs to change the liner and just wear underwear at night. I sympathize with your daughter. I wear a liner every day. I don’t get how people just “get used to the wetness.” GAG.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our daughter had this same problem until she tried Thinx period underwear. Being what they are designed for they are absorbent, so she doesn’t get the wet feeling and doesn’t have to change.

They are full of PFAS and chemicals

[Anonymous]

Wearing a disposable (or multiple) liner daily can definitely be irritating. Some people seem fine with it, but they can be problematic for others. They are plastic backed and essentially trapping the moisture and heat on your skin with zero circulation. Plus terrible for environment.

I would try cloth panty liners. I’m not full on hippie and wouldn’t do this for periods, but for discharge it makes sense and it is the more practical solution compared to frequently changing your underwear.

Wool underwear could also be an option, but I’d be afraid I’d accidentally put them in the dryer on hot. They are somewhat high maintenance, plus expensive.

But I would ditch the daily disposable panty liner for sure.

[Anonymous]

Who resurrected this old thread? Anyway, my DD 15 was complaining about discharge and irritation. I took her to the gynecologist and turns out she has a yeast infection. Without the telltale odor and chunks. Yes, I took her for something basic and I’m glad I did.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Maybe period underwear is an option?

No way 100% cotton breaths.

I'd agree with the period underwear - helps with odor, too.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Are panty liners really the preferred option? Aren’t they full of chemicals and bad for the environment?

Yes, they are.

Agree. They actually trap moisture and can lead to more infections, even if changed. Even the cotton pads are lined with plastic. They are terrible for you and the environment. She needs to just get used to some wetness, change out underwear more frequently if she needs to, or try merino underwear. Definitely no panty liner at night, best practice would be no underwear while she sleeps.

OK, "so to save the environment", women need to go back and time and not use menstrual products. Get use to wetness? You are crazy.

Just go to CVS or walmart and buy panty liners like any normal person.

Normal discharge shouldn’t require multiple panty liners every single day 24/7

Teens are different. Hormones and all. It happens.