The internet offers endless knowledge, including answers to everyday mysteries, like why underwear sometimes shows bleach-like stains. “Many people have wondered about this, and the answer has been shared online: it’s not your washing machine causing the stains, but rather your vagina’s natural pH levels.”
A healthy vagina has a slightly acidic pH, ranging from 3.8 to 4.5. This natural acidity can bleach fabric, leaving lighter patches on underwear. Dr. Vanessa MacKay from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists notes, “the vagina’s natural secretions help keep it clean, and the good bacteria it contains protect it.”
These marks are a normal part of the body’s processes and not a cause for concern. They simply reflect your body’s natural chemistry and its self-cleaning mechanisms.
Understanding this can ease worries and clarify a common, harmless phenomenon. So, next time you notice these spots, remember it’s “a normal, healthy occurrence.”
