The internet — and the limitless wealth of information it provides — is an immeasurably useful tool for more reasons than anyone could list.
And though there seems to be no end to the advantages it brings to our daily lives, it’s perhaps the fact that it serves as a bottomless well of shared knowledge that makes it arguably the greatest invention of recent centuries.
There is no topic you can’t read about, no answer beyond your reach if you know where to look. Mysteries that would have remained unsolved for decades can now be explained with just a few clicks of a mouse or taps on a keyboard.
Over the years, we’ve seen countless old myths debunked online, just as we’ve watched life hacks and helpful tips become common knowledge — wisdoms that once belonged only to a select few.
Have you ever wondered, for example, why your underwear sometimes ends up looking like it has a bleach stain? If so, you’re not alone. Women have posed this question online in search of answers.
And answers they found. As it turns out, these lightened patches have absolutely nothing to do with your washing machine (as some have assumed).
Instead, reports say the real cause of these “bleach” spots is the natural pH level of the vagina.
Before we go further, it’s important to stress that this is nothing to worry about. In fact, finding these patches on your underwear is actually a sign of good health.
As we know, pH levels determine how acidic or alkaline a substance is, and according to one helpful post on Twitter:
“Now that everyone is aware, it’s completely normal to discover lighter patches in a woman’s underwear or knickers due to the acidic nature of the vagina, with a pH range of 3.8–4.5. So, I suppose it’s time to abandon the notion of it being a result of poor hygiene. In fact, a healthy vagina is one that can bleach the fabric.”
Dr. Vanessa MacKay of 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 typical vaginal pH ranges between 3.8 and 5.0, making it moderately acidic compared to the neutral pH of 7.
Dr. MacKay adds that it is perfectly normal and healthy for women to have clear or white vaginal discharge, and that disrupting the natural balance can lead to infections.
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