White Discharge After Or While Having Sex: Why Does It Happen?
White discharge refers to a white, sometimes cloudy fluid that might come out from someone’s genitals. It can show on both men and women as well as during or after engaging in sexual activity.
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Luckily, white discharge is often a natural part of sexual intercourse, and it’s actually helpful when this is the case.
Cervical mucus is an example: it lubricates the vagina and keeps it clean.
The penis also has a similar fluid, which goes through the same passage as urine. This fluid neutralizes any acidity for sperm to survive.
Both penile and vaginal fluids of this nature are usually clear, but they can also be white.
Other instances of white discharge can originate from different sources, and some infections manifest through this symptom.
White discharge during sex (women)
Here is a look at some of the possible reasons.
Sexual arousal commonly causes a white discharge. When arousal is the reason behind it, this discharge can be either clear or white, and its purpose is to protect the vagina while keeping it lubricated.
When sexually aroused, it’s a lot easier to notice any vaginal discharge. It increases and thickens with excitement, and it’s completely normal as long as the pain doesn’t occur during penetration.
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The menstrual cycle changes a lot in a woman’s body, and this includes vaginal discharge.
These fluids thicken during both the start and end of a woman’s period, and it’s usually white.[3]
On the other hand, vaginal discharge can appear clear during ovulation. It’s also less thick, and this happens so that sperm can go through it without issues.
Again, both types of discharge increase during sexual intercourse.