White discharge is a white fluid that comes out from the vagina, including during and after sexual activity. Some types of discharge are meant to help sexual intercourse.
For example, cervical mucus cleans and lubricates the vagina. which flows through the same tube as urine, neutralizes leftover acidity so sperm can safely pass.
These fluids are normal. They’re usually clear to milky white. In other cases, white discharge is caused by an infection. Let’s look at the possible reasons for white discharge during or after sexual activity.
These fluids are normal. They’re usually clear to milky white. In other cases, white discharge is caused by an infection. Let’s look at the possible reasons for white discharge during or after sexual activity.
White Vaginal Discharge During Sexual Intercourse
Vaginal discharge during penile-vaginal penetration is usually expected.
SEXUAL AROUSAL
Sexual excitement is a common cause of white discharge. Normally, vaginal discharge is clear or milky white. This fluid cleans, protects, and lubricates the vagina.
When you’re sexually aroused, the discharge is more noticeable because it thickens and increases. As long as penetration isn’t painful, this type of discharge is typical.
MENSTRUAL CYCLE CHANGES
It’s normal for your vaginal discharge to change throughout your menstrual cycle. In the beginning and end of your period, it’s typical to have thick white discharge.
During ovulation, vaginal discharge is clear and stretchy, like egg white. If you have sex during these times, you may notice this type of white discharge. This is expected.
SEXUAL AROUSAL
Sexual excitement is a common cause of white discharge. Normally, vaginal discharge is clear or milky white. This fluid cleans, protects, and lubricates the vagina.
When you’re sexually aroused, the discharge is more noticeable because it thickens and increases. As long as penetration isn’t painful, this type of discharge is typical.
MENSTRUAL CYCLE CHANGES
It’s normal for your vaginal discharge to change throughout your menstrual cycle. In the beginning and end of your period, it’s typical to have thick white discharge.
During ovulation, vaginal discharge is clear and stretchy, like egg white. If you have sex during these times, you may notice this type of white discharge. This is expected.
White Discharge During Sex: Is My Discharge Healthy?
There are a number of signs or changes that you can look out for in your vaginal discharge or overall well-being that may indicate that you have an infection:
A change in color
A change in smell
Other symptoms such as pain, burning, or itching around or in the vagina
A change in color
A change in smell
Other symptoms such as pain, burning, or itching around or in the vagina
How Much Discharge Is Average?
People with a vagina usually have about one teaspoon of clear to milky white discharge every day. On the other hand, people with a penis don’t have discharge unless they’re sexually aroused or ejaculating. A standard ejaculation is about one teaspoon.
Even then, normal discharge during sexual activity depends on several factors, including:
• your menstrual cycle
• sexual arousal
• hormonal changes
• birth control
• your overall health
• vaginal or penile infections
If you have an infection, sexual activity might increase symptoms like discharge and pain. It’s best to get treatment and avoid oral, anal, and vaginal sex until your infection gets better.
Even then, normal discharge during sexual activity depends on several factors, including:
• your menstrual cycle
• sexual arousal
• hormonal changes
• birth control
• your overall health
• vaginal or penile infections
If you have an infection, sexual activity might increase symptoms like discharge and pain. It’s best to get treatment and avoid oral, anal, and vaginal sex until your infection gets better.
When To Speak To Your Doctor?
If your discharge looks or smells different than usual. White discharge with a yellow, green, or gray tinge is a cause for concern.
You should also seek medical help if you have:
pain during sexual activities
painful urination
abdominal pain
pelvic pain
itching
burning
rash
sores
Your discharge is probably typical if you don’t have any of these symptoms.
You should also seek medical help if you have:
pain during sexual activities
painful urination
abdominal pain
pelvic pain
itching
burning
rash
sores
Your discharge is probably typical if you don’t have any of these symptoms.
Summary
Some white discharge during sexual activities is expected. Typically, it’s brought on by sexual arousal and isn’t accompanied by pain.
New white discharge after sexual intercourse may be a sign of an infection. Common causes include bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and STIs.
It’s a good idea to pay attention to what your discharge normally looks like. If you notice an unusual odor or color, or if you have pain, visit a doctor.
New white discharge after sexual intercourse may be a sign of an infection. Common causes include bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections, and STIs.
It’s a good idea to pay attention to what your discharge normally looks like. If you notice an unusual odor or color, or if you have pain, visit a doctor.
